How long for PADI to process DM application?

[scubadiver888]

I just heard from PADI Canada. They got my DM application, charged my credit card for the processing fee and sent it to PADI in California. Assuming everything is in order, how long does it take for them to process it? Basically, when will I be getting my card?

 

[Scott]

Congratulations. :cool2:
I have had it take anywhere from 2-4 weeks for the actual card to arrive.
In the US I have called PADI after a week or so and they have been able to give me the DM's number.

 

[Divemastersintraining]

They should be able to give you your padi pro number now and your card should follow in 2-3 weeks

 

[scubadiver888]

Thanks guys. I guess I'll give them a call next week (off to Seattle today). I guess once I have my number I can get the shops around here to look me up. This way I can start working before my card arrives, right?

Do all the applications go through PADI in California? I notice Divermastersintraining is from Thailand. Won't your applications get processed out in an Asia office? I remember I had to state which region I was going to work in.

 

[Divemastersintraining]

Thailand goes to Asia Pacific in Australia actually, but I’m Canadian...... Eh! (sorry just slipped out) I'm acctually in Canada home for a visit for a few weeks... off to Las Vagas for the launch of the new DM program at DEMA then back to Koh Tao Thailand

 

[scubadiver888]

Thailand goes to Asia Pacific in Australia actually, but I’m Canadian...... Eh! (sorry just slipped out) I'm acctually in Canada home for a visit for a few weeks... off to Las Vagas for the launch of the new DM program at DEMA then back to Koh Tao Thailand

Must be nice. Both going to DEMA and Thailand. I'll be spending the winter in a pool helping with the confined water portion of OW and waiting for the water to get up to 40F.