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Should I follow up on my DTV application after 7 days without a response?
visa applicationHanoifollow-up processdtv visaSoft Power visaUS passportprocessing timespublic holidays
Dec 29, 2025
4 months ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERI applied for dtv in Hanoi on the 22nd Dec, still no answers, shall I send an email to follow-up? Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user applied for a visa in Hanoi and has not received a response after 5 working days, questioning whether to follow up via email. Comments from other users provide mixed insights on processing times related to public holidays and personal experiences with visa approvals.
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Kurt *************
Did you consider public holiday and weekend??
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Kurt ************
Xmas was not a public holiday. I got a little bit nervous because I see people who applied after me but got approved today or last Friday.Kurt *************
Anonymous participant not a public holiday but immigration is closed. Many public services close on days like christmas.
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i applied Soft Power on Dec 23 and got approved on Dec26 in Hanoi 🤣🤣🤣 No additional docs request. US passport
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 313Congrats! There might be something wrong with my application. If only they could tell me, the wait is rather stressful.
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Anonymous participant what is your nationality?
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ORIGINAL POSTERDTV_BegPeckerFrench
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Dca *****
Sure, as it has been 5 (five) working days and there have been no public holidays since
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Dca ****
Is Xmas day a working day?Dca *****
Anonymous participant Yes, it is a normal working day for both Vietnam and Thailand
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No, it has only been 7 days.
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LoyalLizard6446 and over Christmas worse time ever to apply for a visa. The embassy’s close down especially now with new years.
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ORIGINAL POSTERLoyalLizard6446 I'm a little bit concerned because I see a lot of people being approved in just 4 days. For instance i just saw this applicant receiving his approval today but submitted his application 1 day after me, i start thinking there's something wrong with my application:
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