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Can I apply for a DTV visa in Hanoi while staying at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City?

May 10, 2025
3 days ago
Can I apply for DTV at Hanoi but stay at a hotel in HCMC? The entire visa process is online so does it matter where i stay in Vietnam?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The process of applying for a DTV visa in Vietnam requires adherence to consulate jurisdiction. Users must apply at the consulate that serves the location of their collected arrival stamp. Although online applications are possible, location restrictions can come into play, especially if an interview is required. While some community members confirm flexibility in applying for the visa from Hanoi even when staying in Ho Chi Minh City, others emphasize the necessity of aligning the application with the actual location where the individual should apply.
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Anonymous ******************
You need to use the consulate where you arrived as the entry stamp in your passport would say hcmc
John *******
Here is the list of locations covered by the HCMC consulate
John *******
Here is the list of areas covered by the Hanoi embassy
Anonymous *************
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@John ******
Thank you. This is the info i was missing. cheers
John **********
There are 2 consulates in Vietnam. They both serve particular areas so you must apply at the one that serves your location. You can't stay in one location and use the consulate that serves a different location
San *****
Yes, it's fine as long as you're in the same country. But if they invite you for an interview, that could be a bit of a hassle.
Anonymous ******************
@San ****
You’re wrong. It depends on which airport they fly into and they would need to provide proof of their accommodation in Hanoi.
San *****
Anonymous participant 621 ok
John *******
@San ****
Not true
San *****
@John ******
I did exactly that in March and got my DTV. But yeah it's ok I stand corrected.
John *******