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Can I apply for a DTV visa in Ho Chi Minh City while only visiting for 5 days?

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Dec 17, 2025

4 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Is it possible to apply DTV in HCMC when I plan to travel there for 5 days only and wait for approval back in Thailand . 

I do have the savings requirement met, and planning to do my own remote work online which has yet to start but there’s a draft of my plan which I won’t be working in thai or in any thai company.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

It is not possible to apply for a DTV visa in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) if you plan to only stay for 5 days. Applicants are required to remain in Vietnam for the entire visa processing period, which can take at least 8 business days to a month. If you leave Vietnam during processing, your application may be canceled. Thus, it is crucial to stay in Vietnam while your application is being reviewed.

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Elías ********

No, but your donation is always welcomed, tho.

4 months ago

David ******

Didnt you ask a similar question a few days ago on another profile, Only starting off in another country and then hoping you could have it approved in vietnam

4 months ago

James ********

ABSOLUTELY NO... DON'T TRY IT

4 months ago

John **********

No. You go to hcmc, apply for the visa and remain there until processing completes. If that doesn't fit with your needs go and apply some other time

4 months ago

Anonymous ******************

We were told by visa agency that if they find out, they can cancel your DTV application but if you apply from your home country, it can be okay. Very confusing but we just waited in Vietnam to be safe.

4 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant 258 how long did u wait

4 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant 373 I was approved in 8 days including a weekend. They don't work on weekends. I did workcation/ remote work whatever ya want to call it :)

4 months ago

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Anonymous ******************

You might get away with it but it is against the requirements for the visa.

4 months ago

Johnny *************

You cannot be in Thailand when you are approved. How hard is this

4 months ago

DTV_Be*******

You are supposed to stay in Vietnam throughout the process

4 months ago

Anonymous ******************

No you cant. They will ask for proof of location that you still remain in Vietnam such as a selfie and full pages of your passport. If they find out that you leave Vietnam during visa processing they will mot continue processing your applicantion

4 months ago

Yair *********

The document review and approval process takes time at least 8 business days, and in some cases even up to a month. You must remain in Vietnam during this entire period, so the answer is no.

4 months ago

Jay ********

@Yair ********

- Hi...I planned to travel to HCMC to apply for my DVT there next month. I have friends, so I was planning to stay there for 3 weeks. Did you apply for your DVT there, and was the 3-month $15k bank balance a requirement, or was having proof enough? Please advise. Thanks.

4 months ago

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Jay ********

How long does it take to get DTV visa approval in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City?

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5 months ago

Can I apply for a DTV visa at the Thai General Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City or do I need to go to Hanoi?

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5 months ago

What documents are required for a DTV application, and must I remain in Hanoi during processing at the embassy?

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6 months ago