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Is a 500,000 VND bank balance required for three months for visas in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City?

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Does Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh need the 500k seasoned in account for three months? hanoi didnt use to if I recall

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The discussion focuses on whether Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City requires individuals to maintain a minimum balance of 500,000 VND in their bank accounts for a duration of three months for visa processing. Commenters note that Hanoi has previously approved visas with this requirement met in as little as one day, suggesting some variability in enforcement.

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We have seen posts here of Hanoi approvals with 500k as short as one day

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500k VND = $27

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