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Is it advisable to leave Hanoi while applying for a Thai visa under the soft power category?

Thai Visa Visa Application Process Hanoi Embassy Interview Requirements Soft Power Visa Muay Thai Visa Document Requirements

Jun 16, 2025

2 days ago

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

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I'm planning to apply for my visa through Hanoi office in a couple weeks. Wondering if anyone was called in for an interview? I would like to leave the city if possible. I'll be applying under soft power- muay thai.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on applying for a Thai visa through the Hanoi office while expressing a desire to leave the city during the application process. Community responses indicate that it's advisable to remain in the area post-application due to increased scrutiny from the embassy, which may require additional documentation or interviews. There are concerns that not staying could lead to a visa application being disapproved.

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Doug ********

You just said leave the city.... not country. Does that matter?

20 hours ago

Andi ***********

@Doug *******

it is is ok to leave the city and go to another city in the country.

20 hours ago

Doug ********

Has anyone applied from Da Nang? I realize its a quick flight if I get called in.

20 hours ago

Andi ***********

@Doug *******

Yeah, DTVERS have applied in Da nang. Posts should be in the threads

9 hours ago

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Andi ***********

Doug ********

@Andi **********

thank you!!!

20 hours ago

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Doug ********

Arun ***************

We wouldn’t recommend leaving right away, as embassies have become more strict recently. In several cases, they’ve followed up a few days after submission asking for additional documents like:

- Photos of all passport pages with stamps/visas

- Updated hotel receipts or proof of stay

It’s best to stay around longer or throughout just in case you’re asked to provide extra documents or clarification. Interview requests are still rare, but additional checks are becoming more common.

2 days ago

Arun ***************

Sorry I wasn't clear earlier! It is ok to travel between cities in Vietnam. Just not to exit the country

20 hours ago

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

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@Arun **************

thank you! Does this mean if you move hotels its an issue or you just need to be within the hanoi district?

2 days ago

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David ********

Why apply if you don't want to stay? Simple if they check or call you in it's a NOT APPROVE. They are getting stricter do you not see how many are not approved now. It's people like you who have raised the suspicion of the Thai embassy now.

2 days ago

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

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@David *******

well I'm glad you didn't overreact

2 days ago

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

What happens to my DTV visa application if I return to Thailand during the process?

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3 days ago

How long does it take for the DTV (Soft Power – Muay Thai) visa to be approved in Hanoi?