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Is it necessary to book a 2-week stay in Hanoi for my visa application, or is 10 days sufficient?

Shannon ******
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is it necessary to book 2 weeks in Hanoi or can I just book 10 days?

(Does it matter for the application?)
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The consensus among commenters is that the duration of your booking (10 days versus 2 weeks) does not affect your visa application for Thailand. You can apply for the visa regardless of whether you book for 10 days or opt for a longer stay. It is noted that the processing time for the visa is what's important, rather than the number of days booked.
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@Shannon *****
as I said as long as it takes. Hotel rooms as low as $7usd so why worry
Point******
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Doesnt matter
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
I found 11.5 days are the sweet spot
Robert *******
Robert *******
No, you can not get any special treatment by telling the Embassy you only booked 10 days.

You apply and wait until the visa is issued before return to Thailand.

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