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How long does DTV visa approval take in Hanoi with 'soft power'?

Dec 5, 2025
5 months ago
Has anyone recently received a DTV visa approval in Hanoi with soft power? How many days did it take for it to be approved? I applied with soft power on the night of the 26th, but I haven't heard back yet, so I'm asking.

When I wrote the DTV, I set the departure date for Thailand as December 10th...
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A user inquired about the approval timeline for a DTV visa application submitted in Hanoi using a 'soft power' program. They applied on the night of October 26th and requested others' experiences to gauge the typical waiting period. Comments revealed that another user received their approval within 5 business days, having submitted on November 24th and approved on November 28th for a Muay Thai program.
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Anonymous ******************
5 business days for me in Hanoi. Nov 24 applied approved Nov 28. Soft power Muay Thai 9 month course. Used visa vendor
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Kurt *************
Try contacting the embassy. And check portal so they arent waiting for some documents from you or something
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