Answered2 years ago
What challenges should I expect when applying for a 60-day tourist visa in HCMC?
I wanted to share feedback from HCMC.
I decided not to apply for a DTV after reading posts here that it was getting more difficult, and instead applied for a 60day tourist visa which is supposed to take 5 business days to process.
Today (day 10) they sent 4 emails requesting:
1. Proof I was still in the city from the time I submitted my application. They specifically asked for a selfie with a time and date. I bought today’s newspaper and stood in the market and took the photo.
2. Flight bookings to Bangkok from HCM- I bought 2 flights- one for this week and one for next week.
3. Updated hotel invoice with today’s date showing where I was staying in HCM
4. Flight out of Bangkok at the end of my 60day visa.
Thought this may be helpful to anyone applying for any visa type in HCM.
I decided not to apply for a DTV after reading posts here that it was getting more difficult, and instead applied for a 60day tourist visa which is supposed to take 5 business days to process.
Today (day 10) they sent 4 emails requesting:
1. Proof I was still in the city from the time I submitted my application. They specifically asked for a selfie with a time and date. I bought today’s newspaper and stood in the market and took the photo.
2. Flight bookings to Bangkok from HCM- I bought 2 flights- one for this week and one for next week.
3. Updated hotel invoice with today’s date showing where I was staying in HCM
4. Flight out of Bangkok at the end of my 60day visa.
Thought this may be helpful to anyone applying for any visa type in HCM.
Answer summary
A user shared their experience applying for a 60-day tourist visa in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), mentioning that they opted against a DTV after hearing it was becoming more difficult. Days after applying, they received multiple requests for supporting documents, including a selfie for proof of presence, flight bookings, an updated hotel invoice, and a flight out of Bangkok. This feedback may help others preparing for visa applications.
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AllSabai ******
It is totally their rights to ask and investigate that you are applying according to the rules and terms clearly mentioned or you are trying to fool them .
We understand that people lose money tickets and such things
But this is your choosen visa
You neet to sacrifie a little
We understand that people lose money tickets and such things
But this is your choosen visa
You neet to sacrifie a little
Andi ***********
Why do you think it is getting mroe difficult ? plenty of people being approved. you are nearly half way there with what you applied for the 60 day TV.
Zaid ******
What's your nationality?
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