Ask

Answered5 months ago

Is it okay to travel to Da Nang while waiting for my visa outcome from the Hanoi embassy?

Vietnam Visa Traveling in Vietnam Da Nang Hanoi Expat Life Vietnamese Immigration

Fitby******

OP

asked May 17, 2026

1.3k

views

9

replies

3

likes

I applied on Friday to the Hanoi embassy, is it ok if I travel on Tuesday to Da nang and wait there until I get an outcome for my visa ? 

Already so sick of the city life.. 😫

Answer summary

A user asked if it was safe to travel to Da Nang after applying for a visa at the Hanoi embassy and waiting for the outcome. Several commenters shared their experiences and opinions, suggesting it is generally okay to leave Hanoi as long as you're still in Vietnam. Some mentioned that if called for an interview, one can easily return to Hanoi. The conversation also included recommendations for places to visit, expressing disdain for Hanoi and a preference for Da Nang or Hoi An.

9 repliesnewest first

10

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Frank-Steven ***********

Frank-Steven ***********

Seems like everybody is only going to Da Nang / Hoi An these days. I am sure this place has changed a lot because of that in the recent years. So I know where not to go anymore. Time to find new places without overtourism.

1

Matt ********

Matt ********

I regret not doing this. Never been anywhere I disliked as much as Hanoi. Just suffered through it

1

Khris ******

Khris ******

Just do it, I did the exact same thing I was so tired of Hanoi! had no problems!

0

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

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

Yes it is ok..if called for an interview, just go back

0

Bob **********

Bob **********

Yes but there’s a chance you could get called in for an interview

1

gtfo****

gtfo****

Its so hot here right now. Stay anywhere because you can't handle the outside heat anyway

1

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

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

I am on the exact same situation but in ho chi minh hahaha I want to get out of here asap and was looking to fly to hoi an

0

Pun *****

Pun *****

I highly recommend Hoi-an. It’s a very lovely town :)

3

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

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

Dont go to danang then, so boring 😭

1

Activity

10 joined

Fitby******

Fitby******

Fitby******

Fitby******

Fitby******

Fitby******

10

people

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

...members

Member 1

Member 2

Member 3

Member 4

Member 5

Member 6

Member 7

Member 8

Conversation Join group

Related

25

Can I leave Vietnam while waiting for my DTV visa to be approved?

Can I apply for the DTV visa online from Ho Chi Minh City or do I need to be in Hanoi?

What are the best hotel recommendations in Manila for visa applicants and how long does visa approval take?

What are the best beach areas in Vietnam for applying for DTV, and where can I find the embassy?

Is it possible to move to a different city in Vietnam while my visa application is pending?

Which Southeast Asian country has the fastest DTV workcation processing times?

What is the visa approval experience for applicants in Hanoi for Muay Thai training in Thailand?

What is the easiest country in Asia to process a Non-O visa for Thailand?

Can I travel to Ha Giang Loop while applying for my DTV visa in Hanoi?

Can I apply for a visa at the Hanoi embassy while staying in Ho Chi Minh City?

Will my outbound flight from Da Nang instead of Hanoi affect my visa application in Vietnam?

Can I apply for a Thailand non-O visa in Vietnam and do a border run while waiting for the visa approval?

Is it easier to get an O visa in Laos or Vietnam for expats in Thailand?

Can I travel in Vietnam while waiting for my visa interview in Hanoi?

What are the steps and requirements for applying for a DTV visa as a business owner in Hanoi?

Can I travel to another city in Vietnam after applying for a DTV visa in Hanoi?

Is it better to apply for a Thai eVisa from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi if I'm in Da Nang, Vietnam?

What should I know about the Vietnam to Thailand visa application process as an employee?

What is the approval rate and processing time for a DTV visa application from Indonesia?

Can I apply for a Thai DTV online while in Da Nang if the embassy is in Hanoi?

Which city should I apply for a Thai visa from in Vietnam: Hanoi, Da Nang, or Ho Chi Minh City?

Can I apply for a visa at the Hanoi embassy if I am in Da Nang, Vietnam?

Can I apply for a DTV visa in cities other than Hanoi in Vietnam?

What are the pros and cons of applying for a retirement visa for Thailand from the UK versus applying in Thailand?

What is the process and cost for obtaining an ED visa from the Thai embassy in Hanoi?

Resources

Cannabis shops near me Retirement visa extension eSIM for Thailand LTR visa qualification

Need help with your Thai visa?