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Does a passport for a DTV application need 5 years validity, and is HMC better than Hanoi?

DTV Visa Passport Validity Visa Application Process Thailand Visa Hanoi vs HMC Vietnam Immigration

Apr 4, 2025

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Hello, I am going to apply for a DTV. I was wondering if the passport should still be at least 5 years valid or not? Also, is HMC better than Hanoi? Thank you very much for your help.

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When applying for a DTV visa, it is required that the passport has at least 6 months of validity, not 5 years as questioned. Additionally, there are opinions on whether HMC (Ho Chi Minh City) is better than Hanoi for visa processing, with reports suggesting varying experiences.

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The passport must have at least 6 months validity. There are many reports in this group already from both of the offices in Vietnam.

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