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How long does it typically take to get a DTV visa approved in Hanoi?

DTV Visa Visa Approval Time Vietnam to Thailand Immigration Visa Process in Hanoi Expat Experiences in Vietnam Immigration Advice

Anonymous *************

asked Dec 22, 2025

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2 visas approved in Hanoi one hour ago. Shocked! 6 days total.

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A user reports that they had two DTV visas approved in Hanoi within one hour, totaling six days for the entire process. Other commenters express their congratulations, suggest printing the visa approval email for airline check-in, and inquire about the advantages of applying in Hanoi versus Ho Chi Minh City.

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James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

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James ********

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Jay ********

I wonder if I should go to Hanoi instead of HCMC next month? 🤔

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Anonymous *************

@Jay *******

Hanoi better. Very polite requests not same as HCM

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Jay ********

Anonymous participant —one question, though. I don’t have bank statements for 3 months. I got a distribution from my IRA and am a freelancer for my own LLC. The reason I want to apply outside of the US—in Hanoi, is to bypass that requirement, but I have the funds.

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Anonymous *************

@Jay *******

should waiting a while better

10 months ago

Jay ********

Anonymous participant — Thank you, so much! 🙏

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Anonymous ******************

@Jay *******

100%!

Hanoi less strict and seem to have better approval rate than HCMC. Search the group, many recently had rejections at HCMC

10 months ago

Jay ********

Anonymous participant 716 —Thank you! 🙏 I’ll search the group. It’s just I have a friend in HCMC, plus I’ve never been to Hanoi; however, if the restrictions are less, then absolutely I’ll go there instead.

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