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How long should I expect to wait for my visa application to be processed during Tet holidays in Vietnam?

Visa Processing Times Tet Holidays Impact Vietnam Visa Hanoi Visa Applications Issa Compass Visa Delays

Feb 24, 2026

2 months ago

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Hello, 

submitted my documents to Issa Compass and everything got reviewed, got my visa « submitted » 23rd February in Hanoi by Issa, right during Tet holidays, how much days should I expect to wait in Vietnam due to the holidays and the reopening only this Monday of the embassy ? Is there any other applicants in Hanoi waiting right now in Hanoi or got any answer ?

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The user submitted their visa documents to Issa Compass on February 23, during the Tet holidays, and is inquiring about expected wait times for visa approval given the holiday and the embassy's reopening. Responses indicate varying opinions, with some suggesting a wait of 1 to 3 weeks, while others indicate that there are additional applicants in Hanoi experiencing similar delays.

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Karim ****

hey, just wanted to give u a heads up, mine application went to pending approval today, so the delay is probably small

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Karim ****

I submitted an application yesterday in Hanoi, no updates yet

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

you will need to wait 3 more weeks

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Wannikea *********

Chill for a week or 10 days

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