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Is it difficult to get visa approval in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) compared to other locations?
Vietnam VisaHCMC Visa ApprovalVisa DocumentationVisa Application ProcessExpat Experiences in Vietnam
Jan 15, 2026
3 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERApproved in HCMC but warning, dont do it there unless you are ready for 2 rounds of additional documents included payslips from a decade ago and tranlated taxes from tranlation agencies. Do not recommend.
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The discussion highlights mixed experiences regarding visa approvals in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). One user warns about the potential challenges, including the need for extensive documentation such as payslips from a decade ago and translated tax documents, suggesting it’s not a recommended place for applications. In contrast, others report positive experiences, mentioning easier approvals with updated documents and minimal issues compared to rejections faced elsewhere. This indicates a varied experience in the visa application process in HCMC.
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Brian *********
Hcmc was super easy…
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Brian ********
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@Brian ********
I remembered we applied at the same time last 2024 November I think. But I heard tons of stories right now HCMC consulate asked many non-sense additional documents and got rejected by so many people.Reply to
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Michael ****************
I got approved in HCMC all my documents were from the last year. I had very little problems and MY NAME is showing. Other ppl been telling me it’s one of the easiest. It was for me. Only profiles I heard bad things from of course are anonymous accounts I dunno why the mods let ppl post anon
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael ***************
sure palZess ********
@Michael ***************
i and others I know got rejected in HCMC and got accepted with the same docs elsewhere. Oh and MY NAME is showing too.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Zess *******
yeah I say time to stop recommensing ppl hcmc, everyone is going there and they are starting to tighten up, not surprises you got rejected and then approved in Manila. I somehow got it approved but final document count must have been 100+ pdf pagesAdrien *****
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Hi, from where ?Zess ********
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me in ManilaReply to
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CleverRa********
Yep can’t recommend it either. HCMC rejected me after requesting a bunch of additional docs, Warsaw approved with same exact set of papers (just newer dates)
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ORIGINAL POSTERCleverRadish5177 yeah im still surprised they approved me, this application was beyond anything i expected, felt like they were looking so hard for some minnor mistake to not approve. Gladly I got pretty hardcore about it, final papers must have been like 100+ pdf pages combined all requests.
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Let me guess you are working for agency lol 😂
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 202 what? no im not and as i said. I got approved.
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Anonymous participant you have experience without a agency ?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 202 no. I never used agency, thats a scam
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