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Is DTV approval ever granted over the weekend in Hanoi?

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Jan 16, 2026

3 months ago

Jess ********

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Is it possible approval for the DTV approval to be given over the weekend / outside usual working hours (9-5ish) ? We applied in Hanoi on Monday, yesterday (Thursday) we received a request for an additional document to confirm our location. It is now Friday but are current accommodation ends tomorrow and we are wondering how many days extra accomodation we should extend. Appreciate we can’t know when we will hear back but if approval is never given over the weekend then we might as well book until Monday, otherwise we will just book day by day, hence the ask - thank you in advance! ☺️

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The possibility of getting DTV approval over the weekend in Hanoi does exist, though it tends to be the exception rather than the rule. Users shared personal experiences, indicating that approvals have been granted on weekends, including a few late-night exceptions. However, the requirement for additional documents can reset the processing time, which may lead to longer waiting periods. Due to the uncertainty, it’s suggested to consider extending accommodation on a daily basis until confirmation from the visa processing office is received.

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John **********

I'd suggest lowering your expectations and just relax

3 months ago

Jess ********

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@John *********

and what expectations would they be John?

3 months ago

John **********

@Jess *******

for such a rapid response

3 months ago

Jess ********

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@John *********

think you set that one for me!

3 months ago

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Jess ********

John ********

I was in Hanoi last weekend waiting for Non O visa, appeared in my inbox 2.30pm Sunday afternoon.

3 months ago

DioPar******

It happened but it's more an exception then the rule

3 months ago

Jess ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

That’s great thanks everyone so much!

3 months ago

Wannikea *********

Yes there are approvals through the weekend, but typically additional document submissions resets the processing time clock.

3 months ago

Isa *********

My sons DTV was approved on a sunday at 11.15pm in HCMC

3 months ago

Chris ***********

it can take a couple of weeks sometimes. So are you saying you only booked your accommodation for a week?

3 months ago

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

I got mine approved last week early afternoon on a Sunday in Hanoi. Was a nice surprise, I noticed one or two others posted the same day saying they got approved as well

3 months ago

Tapan ********

There have been cases of approvals coming over the weekend in Hanoi:

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Day by Day could be a good idea!

3 months ago

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Tapan ********

How long does it typically take to get a DTV visa approved in Hanoi?

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4 months ago

How long does it take to get DTV visa approval in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City?