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What delays should I expect when applying for a visa at the Thai Embassy in Hanoi during Tet?

Thailand Visa Visa Application Process Hanoi Embassy Pending Document Check Tet Delays Expatriate Information Immigration Issues

Jan 22, 2025

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FYI for anyone applying in Vietnam this week. I submitted my application to the Hanoi embassy just before 5pm on Monday and have been sitting at Pending document check ever since -  48 hours later. Previous reports suggest that usually people have moved to pending approval status by now. So delays for the holidays seem inevitable.

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The conversation centers around the delays experienced by individuals applying for a Thai visa at the embassy in Hanoi, particularly during the Tet holiday period. Users share their application timelines, noting that the document check status is prolonged, with some experiencing additional requests for documents. Participants express concerns about potential delays lasting into early February due to the holiday.

Sander ***********

I submitted the documents on the 16th at night. On the morning of the 17th they requested a stamp. Still waiting.

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@Sander **********

good luck 🤞

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John *******

From what I have seen, it takes roughly 5 working days. If you submitted right before 5pm on Monday, that would count as a Tuesday submission. Similar to in person, submissions are usually counted as in the morning timeframe. The consular section closes usually at 3 or 4.

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that's what I was thinking. Thanks for confirming.

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John *******

enjoy Tet

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Aaron *****

I applied Sunday night, yesterday they asked for additional documents which I uploaded about an hour ago and went to pending approval. I am currently in Hanoi as well.

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Anonymous ******************

Can I ask what were the additional documents?

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Aaron *****

Anonymous participant 970 work permit for the person on my paperwork because he is a foreigner. I had to go with someone else at the gym because the person who is on my original paperwork is on holiday. I’m using Fight Evo 360 and the paperwork they provided, to me at least, seemed very thorough.

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Nikki ******

PMd

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Fingers crossed my status changes soon! And good luck to you getting approved before the weekend 😁

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Aaron *****

thank you! You as well. I applied soft power Muay Thai.

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Greg ********

Tet starts this week. I very much doubt you will see any movement till week of 3rd Feb. You might be lucky and I hope you do

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Naomi ******

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Thanks! I know I planned badly and am resigned to however long it takes. If I have to spend 2 weeks drinking delicious Vietnamese coffee, so be it 😂

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George **********

Tet and vietnamese coffee both suck

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@George *********

Just like your mother :-)

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@George *********

Aren't you the life of the party 😂

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Greg ********

Great attitude. At least Vietnam has much to do, great food & coffee at reasonable prices. Get to experience Tet. I was there 2 times last year for a holiday from Thailand. Planning my Songkran escape there now

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Naomi ******

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Totally - Tet should be an experience for sure!

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