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title: How long does Meta approval take?
description: "Approval is handled by **Meta (WhatsApp)**; SMSGatewayCenter cannot control the duration. It can range from minutes to a few business days. If rejected, Meta usually returns an error message (e.g. policy violation, invalid structure); fix the flow and resubmit. ###…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-long-does-meta-approval-take/"
updated: "2026-08-01"
category: WhatsApp Business API / WhatsApp Flows
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# How long does Meta approval take?

Approval is handled by **Meta (WhatsApp)**; SMSGatewayCenter cannot control the duration. It can range from minutes to a few business days. If rejected, Meta usually returns an error message (e.g. policy violation, invalid structure); fix the flow and resubmit.

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