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Do I need to stay in Vietnam while my DTV application is being processed?

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Hi, I am Singaporean planning to apply for DTV in Vietnam (Da Nang).

After I make the DTV application, must I stay in Vietnam until the DTV application result is out (e.g. approved, rejected)?

Or can I leave Vietnam after the application is made?

TIA!
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It is advised that you stay in Vietnam until your DTV application is approved. Various comments indicate that you may be asked for proof of your presence or even called in for an interview during the visa processing. Staying until approval increases the likelihood of a successful application.
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You need to stay there until the process completes. They can ask for proof you are still there just before issuing the visa or even call you in for interview.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
you should stay there they will ask you for new update photos!!
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
I am from sg too that applied in da Nang 2 weeks ago. Just stay till approval
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Ok thank you! Guess I'll be buying a 1-way ticket into Vietnam then, haha

By the way, after approval (if approved) - can I fly back into Singapore first? Or I must fly into Thailand directly from Vietnam before flying out?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
I also fly back to sg first… spend some time with fam before enjoying the weather in Chiang mai hehe
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Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant I fly back to Singapore first
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Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 889mine was just approved in Hanoi. I stayed there until the visa was approved.
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Visa applications of those who are not in Romania or Bulgaria for the entire process will be REJECTED. No refund is possible.

Thai Visa is for entering Thailand. It is therefore issued to those who are outside of Thailand and will visit Thailand.

Therefore, your visa application will be rejected if you are already in Thailand during the visa process.

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* All applicants must be residing within the UK/Ireland/UK territories when apply for the Visa. The Royal Thai Embassy has the right to cancel the visa applications should you fail to provide the evidence of your presence within the UK/Ireland/UK territories while applying for the visa.

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You must stay in Vietnam until you get approved.

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