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Is it possible to apply for a DTV visa from Vietnam as a Canadian remote worker?

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Sep 26, 2025

7 months ago

Beau *********

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Hi all,

Any advice or stories of your experience is appreciated.

I'm applying for the DTV visa as a remote worker and will be applying for my wife and son after mine is approved.

We are Canadians and currently traveling abroad.

We have read for fast approval that staying and applying from Vietnam is a good option, however, I've also read that I need to apply from my country where my remote work employment is located (Canada).

Has anyone here applied for a visa through Vietnam with success that is not a current resident there and just staying for a month?

Thanks in advance!

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The user is seeking advice on applying for a DTV visa from Vietnam while currently traveling abroad as a Canadian remote worker. They plan to apply for their family's visas after their own approval. There's discussion about the possibility of applying from Vietnam, with comments confirming that it is feasible and sharing personal experiences from others who have successfully obtained their visas from Vietnam.

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David **********

You can definitely apply from Vietnam. We did our Non-O retirement from Da Nang - they use Ho Chi Minh City embassy. Several friends we know have gotten the DTV from Vietnam (both HCMC and Hanoi) The standard processing time is 5 business days, but may take a bit longer if additional documentation is required. So a month in Vietnam should be plenty of time and I believe you will enjoy your time there.

7 months ago

Lynnette *******

Think you only need proof you are in the country you apply from. So maybe entry stamp and accomodation address? I'm sure an expert on here will give you correct info.

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