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Is it advisable to apply for a visa in Vietnam after a cancellation in Cambodia?

Jun 27, 2025
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Filip *************
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Hey, my visa application in Cambodia was cancelled today(wrong name). I've been thinking of applying straight away from Vietnam? Is it a good idea or should I wait some time? Also what's the processing time there? Has anybody applied in Vietnam recently?
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The user asks about applying for a visa in Vietnam after a recent cancellation in Cambodia due to a name error. Responses from the community suggest that applying in Vietnam might be a faster option, as processing times are generally shorter, around 3-5 business days. However, there are cautionary notes about reapplying soon after a rejection, indicating that it's wise to wait at least a month and ensure all issues with the previous application are resolved.
Guillermo *********
Hanoi is the best post at the moment to apply if you have what they are looking for. I had my wife visa approved and mine in 3 business days one after the other. I would look deep into your application to see if there were other issues beside the name . Once you are rejected this rejection stays in the system and the next agent at the next post can see why you got rejected. If your application remains with the “SAME ISSUE” i will get rejected indefinetely . Some agencies here have contacts at some posts and they see this info before hand before their clients reapply. Its not like the have magic in their hands. Still if you look carefully and relate your situation with other stories in this blog you could easily figure it out alone. Hope this helps 🙏
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When did you apply in cambodia ?
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Filip *************
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Anonymous participant 335 2nd June
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Vietnam has gotten stricter lately
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Anonymous ******************
We recently got rejected both our applications in Vietnam. It’s safe to apply after a month.
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Filip *************
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Anonymous participant 303 in what embassy have you applied? How long did you wait?
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@Filip ************
We applied in Hanoi, it takes 2days to request further documents and extra for the other day and waited for 4days and got email as rejected. Total 8 business day without weekend.
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Guillermo *********
Anonymous participant 303 why was your application rejected if you tell abit what happened we could help you 🙏
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Did you get rejected because your name was wrong?
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Jack ********
Anonymous participant 241 … Can you describe the mistake?

(eg, simple misspelling, or???)
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Filip *************
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@Jack *******
I omitted the middle name..
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@Filip ************
you can apply it again for free ?
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Elías ********
Participante anónimo 335 of course not
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Filip *************
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Anonymous participant 335 no
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Felix ***************
Hey man, probably Vietnam would be better. Been reading in the forum how Cambodia is taking 20+ days. Usually the process in Vietnam is much faster, max maybe 2 weeks, but can be as fast as 3-5 business days.
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