What are the current waiting times and application requirements for the DTV visa in Ho Chi Minh City?

Soft Power DTV Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration Ho Chi Minh City Consulate Visa Processing Times Travel Restrictions during Visa Application

Jan 10, 2025

5 days ago

Jack ********

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Just about to apply for soft power DTV and have a few questions:

1. Is it possible to find the current waiting time before approval for various locations? I have some flexibility on locations - but would prefer not to have to spend more than 10 days there.

2. If I apply at Ho Chi Minh City, do I have to stay there? I'd rather go somewhere else (still within the country).

3. If yes can I go somewhere else and it gets approved could I go get the stamp say 3 days later? Just worried they'll approve it and it will take me a day or 2 to get back if I go elsewhere. 

Thanks 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The applicant is inquiring about the current waiting times for DTV visa approvals in various locations, specifically at the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. They want to know if they must remain in the city during the application process and if they can travel elsewhere in Vietnam while waiting for approval. Community members provided insights indicating that applicants typically need to stay in the same country until approval, with processing times varying from around 5 to 10 working days in Ho Chi Minh City. Additionally, travelers can move within Vietnam but should submit relevant documentation alongside their application.

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Cissi *********

According to their own information, the estimated processing time at The Thai consulate in HCMC is 5 working days* if the application is complete and the Thai consulate don't see the need to ask for additional documentation.

*I've seen reports that the visa process in HCMC have taken a bit longer lately though (10 working days seems more accurate).

In my opinion, the estimated processing time of 5 working days at the Thai Embassy in Hanoi seems pretty accurate. I'd personally choose Hanoi if the processing time's of great essence.

5 days ago

Wannikea *********

The visa is emailed to you, you print it out and submit it with your passport upon arrival in Thailand. Yes you can travel within Vietnam while waiting for approval. Suggest you submit your Vietnamese entry stamp/visa and hotel booking along with your main submission as they tend to ask for it anyway.

5 days ago

Will ************

You won’t be going elsewhere you stay in the country where you apply until approved. You may get asked in for an interview

5 days ago

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Will ************

What should I do if my DTV Visa application is delayed in Vietnam?

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Can I enter Thailand with a visa on arrival while my DTV visa application is processing?

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