diff --git a/src/matrix_applicationbot/classes/bot.py b/src/matrix_applicationbot/classes/bot.py
index f30e266..bf615b1 100644
--- a/src/matrix_applicationbot/classes/bot.py
+++ b/src/matrix_applicationbot/classes/bot.py
@@ -350,6 +350,15 @@ class ApplicationBot:
                     },
                 )
 
+                await self.client.room_send(
+                    room.room_id,
+                    "m.room.message",
+                    {
+                        "msgtype": "m.text",
+                        "body": "Thank you for submitting your application. Please wait for a moderator to review it.",
+                    },
+                )
+
         await self.relay_message(room, sender, event)
 
     async def approve_or_reject_application(self, room, sender, command, approved):