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Is anyone else experiencing delays with visa approval in Hanoi?

Visa Approval Hanoi Waiting Times Visa Process Pre-Approval Stage

Jul 23, 2025

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Hello everyone, is anyone else waiting for final approval in Hanoi for days on end without any progress?

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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.

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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.

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which agency are you using?

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@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.

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Stephen *******

Just got approved this afternoon, and I know it's easy to say, but just sit tight I guess.

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@Stephen ******

Wow, I'm happy for you, What time exactly?

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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.

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@Stephen ******

This is still part of their operating hours.. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM...

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Stephen *******

Anonymous participant People have received approvals out of office hours

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@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.

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@Stephen ******

What additional files provide?

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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.

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So you do not even have yiur own log on to check for yourself?

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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

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Russ *******

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This sounds like a scam. Good luck

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Stephen *******

Yes, got it!

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

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he got his visa yesterday soo it’s not a scam but still strange

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