This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Is anyone else experiencing delays with visa approval in Hanoi?
Jul 23, 2025
9 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone, is anyone else waiting for final approval in Hanoi for days on end without any progress?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The community is discussing the prolonged waiting times for final visa approvals in Hanoi, with one user sharing that they submitted their documents on July 14 and followed up on July 16, only to be informed that their application is still in the "pre-approval" stage.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted Thai Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Stephen *******
Yep. Submitted documents to agent at just after 5 pm on 14 July. Submitted additional docs (requested) via the agent at about 4:30 pm on 16 July and have been waiting ever since. Yesterday morning I asked the agent about the status (as I do not have access myself) and I was told it was in the "pre-approval" stage.
Kate ***********
@Stephen ******
which agency are you using?Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stephen ******
I'm the same way, except they didn't ask me for any more forms. I probably submitted everything I needed to submit, but it's still in the same pre-approval status.Stephen *******
Just got approved this afternoon, and I know it's easy to say, but just sit tight I guess.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stephen ******
Wow, I'm happy for you, What time exactly?Stephen *******
I got an email confirming the approval at exactly 14:02 local time, but via an agent, meaning, it could have been approved a little earlier that day but not much.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stephen ******
This is still part of their operating hours.. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM...Stephen *******
Anonymous participant People have received approvals out of office hours
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stephen ******
There is still no proof that this is true.. But maybe you're right, anyway I'm happy for you that you got your visa and got out of here.Reply to
Anonymous *************
Reply
AmbitiousSt***********
@Stephen ******
What additional files provide?Stephen *******
AmbitiousStarfruit9790 they wanted pay slips. I didn't have any so just sent invoices for three months and a screen shot of my latest payment, which would match the amount on my bank statements.
Reply to
Stephen *******
Reply
Greg ********
@Stephen ******
So you do not even have yiur own log on to check for yourself?Stephen *******
No, I wasn't provided with one and when I asked about this, right after I paid, I didn't actually receive a response to the question
Russ *******
@Stephen ******
This sounds like a scam. Good luckStephen *******
Yes, got it!
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Russ ******
he got his visa yesterday soo it’s not a scam but still strangeReply to
Anonymous *************
Reply
8 comments
9 months ago
21 comments
9 months ago
13 comments
10 months ago
40 comments
a year ago
16 comments
a year ago
22 comments
a year ago
21 comments
a year ago
17 comments
a year ago
12 comments
a year ago
3 comments
a year ago
3 comments
a year ago
9 comments
a year ago
5 comments
a year ago
20 comments
a year ago
34 comments
a year ago
10 comments
a year ago
15 comments
a year ago
14 comments
a year ago
10 comments
a year ago
3 comments
a year ago
33 comments
a year ago
2 comments
a year ago
2 comments
a year ago
6 comments
a year ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.