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Is it better to apply for my Thai DTV visa in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City?

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Apr 4, 2025

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I am currently in Vietnam. I was planning to apply for my DTV in Ho Chi Minh City (where I am currently), but would it be better to apply in Hanoi? I don’t mind paying for a flight if the process is easier/faster there. Thanks!

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The user is considering the best location to apply for a DTV visa while in Vietnam, with a specific interest in whether applying in Hanoi might yield a faster or easier process compared to Ho Chi Minh City. A comment suggests that the entry stamp might dictate the location for the application.

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Pretty sure your entry stamp determines which consulate you apply

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