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What activities can you do in Ho Chi Minh City while waiting for a visa?
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamDTV VisaVisa ProcessingTravel ActivitiesExpat LifeLocal CuisineThings to Do in HCMCDigital Nomad Lifestyle
Dec 5, 2025
5 months ago
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No one says just how boring it is being in a place you don't want to be, staying in a hotel, awaiting your visa in Vietnam HCMC 🤣
What did y'all do for the estimated 2 weeks for your visas in ho chi Minh city. ?
No one says just how boring it is being in a place you don't want to be, staying in a hotel, awaiting your visa in Vietnam HCMC 🤣
What did y'all do for the estimated 2 weeks for your visas in ho chi Minh city. ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses ways to pass the time in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) while waiting for a DTV visa, highlighting the city's rich culinary scene and various activities. Comments offer suggestions such as exploring local spots, enjoying street food, visiting historical sites like the Cu Chi tunnels, and socializing with other expats. Some users emphasize the city's vibrant atmosphere and opportunities for exploration, while others express differing opinions on HCMC's appeal compared to other destinations.
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Anonymous ******************
Loved it! Non-stop honking.
Incredibly inspiring.
Incredibly inspiring.
Anonymous ******************
Totally get that—it’s a bit dull waiting around. I just explored local spots, ate lots of street food, and hung out in cafes. Meeting other expats helped pass the time too. It’s not exciting, but you can make it enjoyable.
Anonymous ******************
2 weeks? My DTV was approved the next day.
Wannikea *********
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Anonymous ******************
I understand I was in Vietnam and compared to Thailand it’s depressing seems 20 years behind and things are more restricted
Anonymous ******************
Another cry baby
Anonymous ******************
If you’re bored in Vietnam, that’s on you.
Anonymous ******************
Bored in HCMC ? Wow. So much to do there. So much to eat. And like many say you didn’t have to go there.
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Eating loads a good food and people watching.
Sefton ********
Isn't this the digital nomad lifestyle you're supposed to be reveling in ?
Nico ******
Are we allowed to travel around the country while our visa is processing? My DTV is currently processing in Hanoi. Am I allowed to go all the way down to Saigon? Or is it advisable to stay in Hanoi?
Wannikea *********
Hey there, life of the party, what are you going to do for the estimated 5 years of your DTV?
Ray *****
Anyone that says HCMC is boring is likely a very boring person
Alessandro ***********
HCMC is decent. Take some time to get to know it like a local. Instead of a tourist. There’s so much amazing food. 🫡
CaringTan**********
Ho Chi Minh is a great city.
Absolutely delicious food and tons of things to see and do.
You obviously have the internet and social media.
It’s so easy to search for things to do.
Start with Klook.
Absolutely delicious food and tons of things to see and do.
You obviously have the internet and social media.
It’s so easy to search for things to do.
Start with Klook.
Ali ********
We did tour cuchi tunnels was interesting and the jeep tour of museum pick up from hotel. Otherwise routine of gym and some massages. But it was a long haul. Shopping and trying to avoid getting run over by motorbikes.
Julien ******
Explore around if you have enought money ...
Anonymous ******************
@Julien *****
Right. Vietnam isn't that pricy... And as a nomad, it shouldn't an issue.Reply to
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Tara ******
Visiting, eating, drinking and living like I do in Thailand
Andrew ********
Explore? HCMC is a great city. Great food, shopping, nightlife.
Thoughtful**********
@Andrew *******
it’s one of the boring country in this region. Disgusting food, huge scam when it comes to dating, Vietnamese are also very closed minded when it comes to dating foreigners, jam traffic and honk honk every second. Will never put my feet into that country again.Andrew ********
ThoughtfulLychee5096 or maybe you are just an old ugly, boring boomer that can’t get a date. Always the ones with no profile photo.
Todd *********
ThoughtfulLychee5096 lol. It’s awesome overall. Too bad your weekend there was too much for you.
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