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Is it advisable to apply for a Thai visa at the embassy in Ho Chi Minh City instead of Hanoi due to previous rejections?

Thai Visa Application Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi Visa Rejection Thailand Visa Process

Dec 31, 2025

4 months ago

Understandin************

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As some aware of rejects from Hanoi Thai embassy, even though I enter at Hanoi airport, do you guy have ever is seen experienced to apply from Thai embassy Ho Chi Minh ? 

Could that face a problem ? 

#hanoi

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The person is considering applying for a Thai visa at the Ho Chi Minh City embassy after experiencing rejections from the Hanoi embassy and is seeking advice on potential issues with this approach. Commenters mention that the key is to apply from the area where one resides, not where one arrived in Vietnam. They also suggest ensuring that applications are well-prepared, with proof of residence and clear communication in English. It's noted that while experiences vary, the Hanoi embassy is perceived as being quicker and less strict compared to the Ho Chi Minh consulate.

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4 months ago

John **********

You can be rejected at any consulate if they feel your application is not appropriate. Don't use an agent, cover off all the bases for the route you apply under and you shouldn't have a problem.

4 months ago

Rende *********

In your cover letters about activity and finance, make sure your English is perfect. Not like you did here.

4 months ago

Rende *********

Anyways, it's about that you are in the region covered by either Hanoi or HCM when you apply. It's not about where you arrived in Vietnam.

Proof of residence booking and payment and timestampApp picture of you in HCM in front of a easily identifiable building/monument. Splash on proofs.

4 months ago

Rende *********

Check your English first. Okay?

4 months ago

Robert *******

It is asked and you sign that you gave correct answers.

4 months ago

Inspirin*********

Plz don't try again , all of reject list can check from all embassy....

4 months ago

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

I would say apply at the embassy/consulate depending where you’re gonna be based while waiting for approval (regardless of the point of entry in Vietnam)…

The website is quite user friendly and will let you know which one to pick.

Remember you could be asked for proof of location, so I wouldn’t move around the country for at least 10 days.

According to this group, the embassy in Hanoi is much quicker and less strict than the consulate in Ho Chi Minh, but that’s is just subjective opinions.

Best of luck!

4 months ago

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

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