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How long does it take to get visa approval from the Ho Chi Minh embassy?

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Oct 17, 2025
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The ho chi minh embassy must be very busy, i'm still waiting on pending approval, line was busy when i called today also!
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Users are sharing their experiences waiting for visa approval from the Ho Chi Minh embassy, with mentions of long waits and difficulty reaching the embassy by phone. Several comments reflect frustration about the processing time and the busy nature of the embassy.
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Same, I applied on the 7th, still nothing...
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From your previous posts, one can assume you applied this week, so it has not even been 5 business days.
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How long you been waiting?
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