Coming in fast ... 2 new approvals:
Hong Kong SAR approved on 20 August
Singapore approved on 21 August
Just waiting on hopefully China soon, and I’ll likely request the interim card.
The last of my essential approvals (China) came through today, so have requested the interim card. Overall 17 of the 19 economies have approved, with PNG & Chinese Taipei still outstanding, in just less than a month from the original approval.
Updated list & timeline:
Application submitted - 3 August
Application approved - 9 August
Australia, Brunei, New Zealand - by 13 August (3/19)
Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines - 14 August (7/19)
Korea - 16 August (8/19)
Hong Kong - 20 August (9/19)
Singapore - 21 August (10/19)
Russia - 23 August (11/19)
Vietnam - 28 August (12/19)
Japan - 2 September (13/19)
Peru - 3 September (14/19)
Thailand - 5 September (15/19)
China - 6 September (17/19)