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Should I fly to Cambodia to apply for a new Vietnam eVisa while waiting for my DTV?

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Mar 7, 2025

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I'm from the US. I'm in Hanoi and my visa only allows me here for 12 days. I didn't realize they would restrict my visa days here to what I listed on the vietnam evisa application instead of giving me a flat 90 days.

That said, should I fly to Cambodia and apply for a new Vietnam Evisa while I wait for my DTV? I dont think I'm allowed to extend my Vietnam evisa here even though it's short. I applied for DTV March 4th and submitted additional info on March 6th. Now it's been pending. Im worried they might request an interview while Im waiting for a new Vietnam visa.

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A user from the US is currently in Hanoi with a short-term e-Visa that allows 12 days of stay, which is different from the expected 90 days. They are considering flying to Cambodia to apply for a new e-Visa while waiting for their pending DTV application. The user expressed concern about the possibility of needing to attend an interview during this waiting period.

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Tammi *****

Did you apply on weekdays? When did you declare as your travel date? They seem to prioritise those that have closer travel dates.

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John *******

You would have known that before you flew to Vietnam. You should have applied for a new visa before traveling to Vietnam

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Sorry dad I made a mistake! Please forgive me ❤️

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John *******

Anonymous participant oh, you got me, by calling me dad. Just wondering why you didn’t have common sense, child.

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Wannikea *********

When is the 12th day? March what?

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March 16

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Wannikea *********

Anonymous participant I think you'll be okay, they process consistently sometimes in just a couple days, and Vietnam gives approvals on weekends tho I dont recall which embassy

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Would be nice to know which one :)

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Yoonsu *****

just wating. 12 days is enough time.

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Alicia ********

This just happened to “where’s Paris” and she took a bus to and from a country nearby. Took 30 mins to get new visa.

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@Alicia *******

huh? Who's Paris lol

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@Alicia *******

that process looks like hell. I'd rather leave Vietnam and hope they don't cancel the dtv

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Alicia ********

Anonymous participant fb page. she just messed up same way lol.

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John **********

Extend your visa. Don't leave the country you applied in until your application is finalised

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i dont think visas can be extended

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ive read in multiple places that specifically E-visas cannot be extended

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Tanisha ******

Apply for another Vietnam visa with the days you need

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can I do that while still in Vietnam? It takes about 5 days for Vietnam Evisas to get approved and I'd have to spend this time out of country

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Tanisha ******

Anonymous participant Ah I see, yeah you'll probably have to leave Vietnam if the visa can't be extended.

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Alicia ********

Anonymous participant go to where’s Paris. She paid an agent. It was instant.

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