How long will it take to get a DTV visa in Hanoi, and what are my chances of approval without employment?

Don’t book a return flight until your visa is approved.

You will only loose lot of time and money if you appeal.

Read the Embassy website and lots of earlier posts in the group, to learn what you need to know before applying

Apply in your homecountry, where the Embassy Staff will be familiar with the documents you base your application on.

Hello! Like what another commenter has mentioned and from our experience assisting various applicants, those applying under the “Workation” route as traders often have a harder time, especially if they can’t show regular income or clear tax filings. The embassies will want verifying employment and source of income.

We’ve seen much higher success recently with the Soft Power route, especially with schools offering cultural programs like Thai cooking, music, or Muay Thai. Many of our students apply this way and get approved even without traditional full-time jobs, as long as they meet the financial proof and course requirements.

Also, 8 days in Hanoi is too little, you should plan for at least 2 weeks or more especially if you plan to apply under the Workation category.

And there is no appeal process if rejected. You can reapply but not recommended for 2nd application in same country

I just did my application in Hanoi i think if you prepare well your application you should be fine for the timeframe you are working with. I got mine in 3 business days but SENT THEM A LOT OF DOCUMENTS SO I COVERED ALL MY CORNERS. Im going to post here my application process so you can see what i did. Good luck 🙏

8 days ? allow up to 4 weeks.

There is no appeal lol

You will not get it with Traiding without a proper proof of steady income

I have applied 9 days ago, and still pending approval

Trading is a difficult one unless you are registered with the tax authorities and show you pay tax in the UK