What are my options after being rejected for a freelance visa in Vietnam?

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Update! Approved in Vientiane today.
I consulted an agent who reviewed my documents for Hanoi but couldn’t find any issues. So they recommended that I should try soft power. Spent 10 days in Laos and applied by myself and got interviewed. The officer did ask some questions about my ed visa and asked why do I think I was rejected in Hanoi, and I said I don’t know 🤷. Anyway glad it’s done.

Rejected in Hanoi

Submitted: 25th March

Pending approval: 31st March

Rejected: 2nd April

I applied as a freelancer with one major client. Submitted all the documents as recommended. With monthly income highlighted on bank statements, company registration extract, contract and invoices, 2 million baht in the bank from last 3 months.

Probably because I have 2 ed visa (but previous posts got approved)? But I cancelled it properly before I left Thailand. Anyway totally lost and have no idea how to improve my chance.

As Songkran is approaching, I don't really want to travel to another country and get stuck. Shall I try it again in HCMC (although experiences from other posts seem horrible), or shall I wait after Songkran and go to Laos or Manila?

Any thoughts?

Ask Thailand · Answer

After facing a visa rejection in Hanoi, the user shares their experience of applying for a visa as a freelancer, highlighting concerns about their previous education visa (ED visa) and seeking advice on where to reapply successfully. They received suggestions from the community regarding the stricter policies in Hanoi and alternatives like Laos and Manila for reapplication. The thread includes advice on documentation and insights from others in similar situations.

James ******** · Answer

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James ******** · Answer

Thank You for your helpful UPDATE report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

SkilledS******** · Answer

Hanoi got a lot stricter than before. Should try from other places these days.

Henry ******** · Answer

I am in the same exact situation.  I applied via Muay Thai soft power (6 months course).  I also had an education visa prior but cancelled it properly.  I am a US citizen.  I had the sufficient amount in the bank.  I applied on March 27 and was rejected April 3 without any explanations.

Bryson ****** · Answer

They rejected hella people. Going to try Manila.

Supportive********** · Answer

Apparently you can call them and/or go there in person to ask for the reason.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Try Manila really good consulate

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

hanoi seems got a lot tighter, the agencies i asked they all stop doing hanoi as well, try laos maybe

มิคาอิล ***** · Answer

If you have ED visa right now, of course you will be reject. If you close your ED normal, everything should be ok. What bank account you shows them? If you show Thai bank account with income on Thai account - big mistake. In HCM don't try. Go to Laos or Philippines.

Twogether ****** · Answer

I suggest you to go Laos 🇱🇦

joe**** · Answer

Manila was smooth for me, I had 2 ED visas previously too

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