My DTV workcation was approved today after submitting on the morning of the 4th of April before the HCMC consulate opened.
Knowing there was 3 days of holidays meaning the consulate was going to be closed (the following Monday + the next Monday + Tuesday for Songkran).
I didn't expect to get my visa until maybe the 18th.
Was asked for additional documents on the 8th (payslips/statement with deposits highlighted + portfolio).
Status change to pending approval on the 9th.
Received my approval email at 6:20pm today the 16th.
Notes about my application.
I used a Wise account statement to show my funds and to show my pay from my company. I was mildly concerned with using Wise as the bank, but having read everyone else's experience with Vietnam and HCMC I felt that it was fine.
I had only moved my funds into the Wise account a few days beforehand as well. No seasoning at all. Though my statement displayed ample activity of transactions from the last six months.
My portfolio was quite long at 27 pages and to fit it under the 3mb upload limit, the images were compressed heavily. I was worried that would be a demerit in my application so I included in my cover letter for the portfolio a web link to an uncompressed version of the PDF.
Not sure whether that helped or not.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A recent applicant shared their experience of obtaining a DTV workcation visa from the HCMC consulate. After submitting their application on April 4th and facing a closure due to holidays, they received their approval on April 16th. The applicant provided additional documents like payslips and a portfolio and was concerned about using a Wise account for proof of funds but found it acceptable. Key highlights include the importance of document preparation and the timeline for approval, which can be affected by consulate closures.
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