How long does the visa processing take at the Thai embassy in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

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Dec 19, 2024

a day ago

Lulu ****

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Quick update: as I heard , the embassy in hcmc vietnam takes quite long. Since everyone is now rushing to this embassy   because they think it's  faster. So now It's been 6 or 7 days now and some people still haven't got their dtv. Just to let you guys know. Maybe Taiwan or Jakarta will be quicker now.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Thai embassy in Ho Chi Minh City is currently experiencing delays, with reports suggesting it takes around 6 to 7 days for some to receive their visa. Many are opting for this embassy due to perceived speed, but the increased demand has contributed to the backlog. Some users noted quicker processing times in other locations like Taipei or Jakarta, while others discussed their experiences, highlighting that obtaining a visa online isn't necessarily faster and that delays can occur if additional documents are requested.

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Sameer ********

I just did mine there and it took 3 days

11 hours ago

Lulu ****

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@Sameer *******

did they ask for tax return? As a freelancer

11 hours ago

Sameer ********

Fit factory (FITFAC)

11 hours ago

Sameer ********

The visa fee was 10k baht and I also paid 9 months worth of training course at my gym which is around 3k per month membership

11 hours ago

Lulu ****

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@Sameer *******

what's your gym name

11 hours ago

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Lulu ****

Sameer ********

No you just need bank statement showing minimum 500k baht and documents from the gym. I did muay thai route

11 hours ago

Lulu ****

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@Sameer *******

how much did you pay and how long for

11 hours ago

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Lulu ****

Elías ********

Online is not really quick for most cases.

13 hours ago

Lulu ****

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@Elías *******

you can't submit in person right ?

13 hours ago

Elías ********

@Lulu ***

Not anymore

13 hours ago

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Elías ********

John *******

I do not think it has changed really. If they ask for additional documents, the clock resets.

a day ago

Wannikea *********

A whole 6 or 7 days 😱 the horror

a day ago

Lulu ****

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@Wannikea ********

just saying cause people come to vietnam just to expect express service. So this could be helpful for people so they know

a day ago

Lulu ****

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@Wannikea ********

usually Vietnam takes 3 days. But this time it's up to 7 days

a day ago

John *******

@Lulu ***

- it has been 5 business days for months. There were two holidays in the last two weeks, therefore not considered “business days”.

a day ago

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Cameron *********

@Wannikea ********

To be fair this could be 7 working days, still waiting and probably had timer reset again. Could be useful information for some, it was/is for me as I need somewhere to go before 31st.

a day ago

John *******

@Cameron ********

when did you apply? Did they ask for additional documents?

a day ago

Cameron *********

@John ******

I haven’t flown out yet. Likely HCM.

21 hours ago

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Cameron *********

Greg ********