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What is the current processing time for visa applications submitted via the Thai consulate in Hanoi?

Anonymous *************
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I applied via Hanoi on 24 August and it’s still showing as “processing” (pending approval since 26th august). The day after I applied, they emailed asking for a few additional documents, which I sent over immediately.

I’m comfortably within the requirements, and I know it’s only been 11 business days, but I think the recent changes have made me a bit anxious - even though I was lucky enough to submit the week before they came in.

Just wondering if anyone else has applied via Hanoi recently and what your experience was with the processing timeframe?
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A user applied for a visa at the Thai consulate in Hanoi on August 24 and has been anxious about the pending approval status. The community shares various experiences regarding processing times, revealing that approvals can take anywhere from 11 to 21 business days. Some members suggested directly contacting the consulate for clarity, while others shared their timelines, with a few reporting approvals within 13 business days. Overall, patience seems to be the consensus, with the understanding that processing times may vary.
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CheeryS********
CheeryS********
Applied on 28, doc request on 1sep, changed to pending approval 3sep and waiting since

Really nervous here aswell man

(Workcation)
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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CheerySloth6524 my DTV came through as approved today 10th September - so 13 business days in total!
CheeryS********
CheeryS********
Anonymous participant thank you for sharing, mine still not sadly
Cragus *******
Cragus *******
I applied early August in Hanoi for the workcation DTV and it was in the 'Pending Approval' status for exactly 14 days. No additional documents were requested and I did not contact them. I know it can be difficult to remain patient and we want to know the answer and make forward plans, however, unless you have a flight booked that's getting close then consider waiting another week as it is still within the expected processing timeframe for Hanoi. I think taking a little longer can be a good sign, as it is moving through the internal stages successfully. Good luck! 🤞🏻
quic*****
quic*****
Applied on the 24th in Hanoi, approved on the 4th of September, soft power
Social_en**********
Social_en**********
Took me 3 and a half weeks in total
DedicatedC***********
DedicatedC***********
Social_enquiry_2026 Can you please share exact timeline and the time you received the email notifying you? Thanks
DedicatedC***********
DedicatedC***********
I am in the same boat. I applied in Hanoi as well on August 28th and my status changed to pending approval on September 1st.

Hoping to get an answer this week, please keep me updated I will do the same. Did you apply for a workcation? And what day did your statua change to pending?
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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DedicatedCapybara4236 my DTV came through as approved today ( 10th September )- so 13 business days in total!
CheeryS********
CheeryS********
DedicatedCapybara4236 same! Praying for good news for us
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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CheerySloth6524 fingers crossed! I will keep you all posted
DedicatedC***********
DedicatedC***********
Participante anónimo I JUST GOT APPROVED!!!!!!!
DedicatedC***********
DedicatedC***********
CheerySloth6524 Im losing my mind waiting here 😟
DedicatedC***********
DedicatedC***********
CheerySloth6524 Please update if you get news, I will do too.
CheeryS********
CheeryS********
DedicatedCapybara4236 same buddy same
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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DedicatedCapybara4236 Will do. Yes the workcation. I'm not sure exactly when it changed to pending
Dylan ******
Dylan ******
So, this is general advice, since I did not apply via that location: Instead of asking strangers on the internet, do what I did that netted almost immediate effective results: Contact the consulate directly. They are there to answer your questions. I have consistently been able to communicate with my local consulate and get responses ranging from immediate to next-day (depending on the time I reached out to them with my concern). Only they can truly answer your questions with any authority.
CheeryS********
CheeryS********
@Dylan *****
yeah same - dont want to annoy anyone there..
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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@Dylan *****
Yeah I just wasn't sure if they were gonna be annoyed with people calling and checking after such a short time. I will consider it though, thanks

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