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How long in advance will I be notified for my DTV interview in Laos?

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Hello everyone, I hope you doing well.

I applied for DTV in Vientiane and went to the embassy for payment today. 

I was hoping someone could tell me how long in advance they will notify you for the in person interview.

I would like to travel a bit in Laos while I wait for it.

Is it possible that they send you the invitation just a day in advance or does it usually come a few days before ?

I would be very grateful for any insights.

Thanks a lot in advance !

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A user inquiring about the timeline for receiving an interview invitation after applying for a DTV visa in Vientiane, Laos, seeks advice from the community. Various comments reveal that notifications are typically given at least a few days in advance, with some users suggesting a timeframe of 7-14 days. Others note that the process may not always require an interview, and approvals can occur without one.

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

I ask them they said 7-14 day

But 3 working day after paid it approved

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Charles *****************

Charles *****************

hi I’m also presently in Laos. Paid last Tuesday. Not had any update yet, waiting patiently.

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Samir ********

Samir ********

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Charles Xavier Patrick Good luck, let me know if you get any update

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Charles *****************

Charles *****************

I just got an update to submit latest statements today.

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Samir ********

Samir ********

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Charles Xavier Patrick ok cool, please let me know when you get the interview invite, i will keep you posted too

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FunChip********

FunChip********

I also paid the government fee for my DTV application in Vientiane today. Hope everything goes smoothly!

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Samir ********

Samir ********

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FunChipmunk9298 Good luck, please let me know when you get an update

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FunChip********

FunChip********

Did you apply for Soft Power or Workcation?

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Samir ********

Samir ********

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FunChipmunk9298 Soft power and you?

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Alon ***********

Alon ***********

Is an interview mandatory? I thought it only required filing and potentially submitting additional docs by email, as we are in Da Nang it's pretty far from either Hanoi or HCMC

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Ian **********

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@Alon **********

Many ppl get interviewed in Laos, and they have to pay cash at the Embassy

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Samir ********

Samir ********

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@Alon **********

Hey in Vietnam they dont do interviews, but in Laos they do usually

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Andi ***********

Andi ***********

It is usually at least a few days in advance.Laos is not interviewing every applicant as before. Approval can be given without interview.

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Samir ********

Samir ********

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@Andi **********

Thank you ! Did you get your DTV in Vientane successfully ? And if yes how long did it take ?

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Andi ***********

Andi ***********

I got mine In Taipei but know several who got theirs in Vientiane. Approvals can take from 10 -20 business days.

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