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How long is the approval process for the DTV (softpower) visa at the Thai embassy in Hanoi?
DTV visaSoftpower visaThai visa processHanoi embassyVisa approval timelinesExpat experiences in Thailand
Oct 10, 2025
7 months ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERHi everyone, I applied for DTV (softpower) in Hanoi on October 6th. It's been in processing since October 9th. Awaiting approval. Is anyone in the same situation as me? In Hanoi, of course. Thanks.
UPDATE approved now🥳😍♥️🇹🇭
UPDATE approved now🥳😍♥️🇹🇭
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster inquired about their experience waiting for a DTV (softpower) visa approval in Hanoi, having applied on October 6th. They received approval on October 10th and encountered responses from others who reported quick approval times, typically around 5 to 8 days. Several comments shared personal experiences from applicants who also received approvals within a week, while a few noted delays or pending statuses, indicating a generally favorable but variable timeline for DTV visa processing.
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Just an update that I got approved today.
Application sent on the 3rd. Fingers crossed for the rest that still waiting 🤞🤞
Application sent on the 3rd. Fingers crossed for the rest that still waiting 🤞🤞
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ORIGINAL POSTERPartecipante anonimo 997 i m very happy for you now i hope for me too🤞🏻😅
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Džeina *********
I applied on the 7th, still waiting. I think we can expect them to be approved next week, hope everyone can go back home soon ❤️
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i softpower or remote working?Did they ask you for additional documents?hope,good luck🤞🏻🍀Džeina *********
Anonymous participant softpower and they asked for Vietnam stamp or visa last week as additional document. Probably because I already live in Thailand so they needed a proof I’m outside the country.
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ORIGINAL POSTERI sent you a message on Messenger
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Anonymous participant if you’re stressed remember you’re not alone 😂 I genuinely can’t wait to go home, the minute I receive a confimation I’m already standing by the gate on my way to Thailand, Hanoi has overloaded my nervous system to the max 😂
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Džeina ********
🤣we're on the same boat or maybe plane🤣here's the hand stressed sister🤝🤣Džeina *********
Anonymous participant do we think the embassy is closed today as it’s a public holiday in Thailand? There’s a possibility I think.
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I hope so, Google says it's open but I'm not sure, in Thailand it's actually a public holidayReply to
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Michael *******
Did mine in Hanoi last month. We submitted the application on Monday I was approved Friday and home Saturday afternoon.
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Did they ask you for other documents?Michael *******
no, but my wife owns a visa service here in Thailand and they do these a few times a week so they are pretty good at getting it right the first time. Nearly everyone I know that has done it on their own had to submit more documents 2,3,4 times….
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i contact you in DMMichael *******
Anonymous participant hmm I didn’t get it
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I sent you a private messageReply to
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We applied on October 6th Workcation. Extra documents sent on the 8th and we are still waiting. 2 of us applied. My husband and a friend. Both for the Workcation DTV.
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ORIGINAL POSTERPartecipante anonimo 271 good luck to you too🍀
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Last Tuesday, I got my DTV(softpower) approved by Royal Thai embassy Hanoi within 8 days. (6 working days)
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I applied on the 3rd, additional docs sent on the 6th still waiting it shows pending approval, Soft power in Hanoi
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Update from me:
Got approved today 😍😍😍
Got approved today 😍😍😍
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ORIGINAL POSTERPartecipante anonimo 997 They asked me for an additional document on the 8th, I hope everything goes well for you too🍀
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Anonymous participant and the same to you 🤞🤞
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Only 5 days
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ORIGINAL POSTERPartecipante anonimo 971 yes I know but I'm anxious😅🤞🏻
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