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Can I travel around Vietnam while waiting for my visa approval in Hanoi?

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After applying in Hanoi with uploading proofs that submission application was there, do I have to wait for Visa approval in Hanoi or can I travel around in Vietnam?

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Yes, you can travel around Vietnam while waiting for your visa approval in Hanoi. However, be prepared to return to Hanoi if the authorities request your presence for an interview.

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You can travel around, but be prepared to hustle back to Hanoi if they want you to come in for an interview

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You can travel in Vietnam...if asked for an interview return to Hanoi

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