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How quickly can a DTV Visa be approved in Hanoi?

Jay ********
asked Feb 13, 2026
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DTV Visa Approved in Hanoi in 3 business days!!

Heyyy Digital Nomads!

Holy Moly!! 😱

I applied for my DTV Visa here in Hanoi on Tuesday, 2/10, and was approved today, Friday, 2/13...

Is 3 days a record or something? I am over the moon.

I am still shocked by how quick the turnaround was...I was not expecting a response until next Friday, 2/20.

Jay
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A user shared their experience of getting a DTV Visa approved in Hanoi in just 3 business days, highlighting the quick turnaround times for visa applications in Vietnam. Other community members chimed in with their approval times, noting that while the 3-day approval is fast, even quicker approvals have been reported. The discussion also touched on the importance of having all documentation submitted correctly and timely, particularly before the Tet holiday, which can impact processing times.
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Sabine *********
Sabine *********
Hi, congratulations 🥳. I left you a dm.
Jay ********
Jay ********
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@Sabine ********
— Thanks. I just responded to your DM.
Richard ******
Richard ******
Mine was like 6 hours or so
Jay ********
Jay ********
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@Richard *****
— for Hanoi? Wow! Good for you. I’m happy for myself, considering I thought I wouldn’t hear anything back this soon.
Richard ******
Richard ******
Wasn't Hanoi. Vancouver. I was stunned
Jay ********
Jay ********
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In case anyone needed proof…

My legal name is JASON M. SUTTON, but I go by “JAY.”
kohs*****
kohs*****
@Jay *******
please share exactly what did you plan at the beginning. 1st step one by one with documents and everything 🙏🙂 I'm new so don't know anything until the approval.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
🎉 Congrats..You submitted everything required. 3 days approval is not unknown in Vietnam but it is very fast considering the increase in applications they are getting.
Greg ********
Greg ********
@Andi **********
Getting the applications done before Tet.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Greg *******
Yeah that is part of it for sure...will see a load of posts soon about not getting approved as some are unaware of Tet.
Greg ********
Greg ********
@Andi **********
We just used the blank out Chinese New Year across the region and Songkran in Thailand. Make arrangements for Ramadan in Indo and Malaysia. Block Christmas and New Year for us. It's a wonder we delivered anything lol
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Greg *******
Yeah, it really is a national holiday which impacts overseas business
Greg ********
Greg ********
@Andi **********
I have been in Vietnam for TET. It really closes down. I also had to plan project dates for a clinical trial there due to it and move vaccination dates in December for the kids so blood draw could be after Tet
Jay ********
Jay ********
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@Andi **********
— Really? An increase in applications during this time of year, you mean?

I applied at 2:43 pm on Tuesday,
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, at 11 am Wednesday,
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–got a request for additional financial info (I only provided 1 month of my business and personal accounts…)

I then submitted November, December, and January of my personal account (and resubmitted in one pdf along with my business account.)

On
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, they asked for my Vietnam page where they stamped and I included my Vietnam visa.

Yesterday I was approved. It was quick in their requests and decision.

I’ll encourage anyone that ask to fly to Hanoi and apply.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Jay *******
An increase due to the clampdown on back to back visa exempt arrival in Thailand. Vietnam is the most popular SEA destination for DTV applicants.
Rjw *******
Rjw *******
I did hear of one guy submitting his in the morning and getting approved in the afternoon. Was he being truthful? Hm…not so sure. But 3 days is still a record, and you had time to enjoy Hanoi!!!
Jay ********
Jay ********
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@Rjw ******
—you heard right. The guy who go his in hours just posted…

I’ve been to several Asia countries but not Vietnam. I haven’t explored much in Hanoi—been working in my business and was anxious the last 3 days of whether I’d get approved.

I am here during their New Year, and fly into BKK on
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.

If anyone wants further details on my approval, DM me…or if ADMIN approves, I can post here in the group.
Wesley **************
Wesley **************
Hey this is awesome man congrats. Check your inbox, Just message you about this
Jay ********
Jay ********
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@Wesley *************
—I was out celebrating with a friend, who, incidentally, was here from BKK. I’ll check and get back to you.
Natalie ********
Natalie ********
Congrats!!
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Jay you applied self , or by some agency?
Jay ********
Jay ********
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Anonymous participant 169 - I applied myself…

I own my own solo agency CopyScience Media, LLC.

I’m a full-stack direct response copywriter. My business LLC papers are filed in SF, CA.

I submitted everything they asked—was asked to submit additional documentation the next day (financial well beyond the 500,000 THB—I took $40k out of my IRA), and the following day (Vietnam Visa).

And, today, at 2:50 pm, here in Hanoi, I was sent the approval email.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Hanoi very fast. I got mine approved less than 2 days
Don *******
Don *******
Because they didn’t have additional questions and you submitted all the information to them correctly… Unlike 85% of the questions in here of why they’re rejected / cancelled.
Yhadnapa ***************
Yhadnapa ***************
Congrats! That’s super quick. + You weren’t gonna get anything next week because it’s their week off for the holiday.
TaupeEa*******
TaupeEa*******
@Yhadnapa **************
Which days next week are holidays?
Yhadnapa ***************
Yhadnapa ***************
TaupeEagle7477
TaupeEa*******
TaupeEa*******
@Yhadnapa **************
Which days are they off next week?
Yhadnapa ***************
Yhadnapa ***************
TaupeEagle7477 The whole week. 16-20, and they’ll reopen on the 23rd.
TaupeEa*******
TaupeEa*******
@Yhadnapa **************
Ooh my dayz! I got approved today but now i have to apply for my wife and son!

Another week stuck in Hanoi😑
Vaidas **********
Vaidas **********
Lucky. Next week is holiday. So ur super lucky.
Begp*****
Begp*****
@Vaidas *********
embassy staff are in a good mood maybe
Jay ********
Jay ********
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@Vaidas *********
—I know…that’s why I didn’t expect to hear back this week. I thought they’d push it. I’m grateful they didn’t. 🙏

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