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What is the current processing timeline for a DTV visa application at the US Embassy in Ho Chi Minh City?

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Dec 13, 2025

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Business day 8 since applying for DTV visa. Went from requesting more docs to pending approval back to pending document check… but I heard this is normal. American using Ho Chi Minh City embassy.

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The user is currently navigating the DTV visa application process, experiencing several updates such as document requests and pending approvals. The comments reflect similar experiences, indicating that the processing times can vary, with one commenter noting their timeline from application to approval took about 15 days.

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I've been here since last Tuesday

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

HCMC seems to be a bit slow these days. I applied on

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, pending approval on

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and final approval on

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Mines took 11

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