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What is the current status of DTV applications in Vietnam, and how long can the approval process take?

DTV application Vietnam visa pending approval visa processing times expat experiences Hanoi

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Anyone else apply for dtv before cut off? I applied on 28th August and left pending approval from 31st. I applied in Hanoi and I heard one guy got rejected in the space of a few hours that same day but I’m still on pending. Any advice is welcome thanks

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The post discusses the experiences of various individuals who applied for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) before the cutoff date, particularly noting the delays in approval ranging from 3 days to 14 days. Many applicants, who applied on similar dates, are still waiting for their application statuses. The comments suggest variability in processing times between locations like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, highlighting that applicants are encouraged to be patient while awaiting updates on their approvals.

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CopperGol*********

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Things really change so fast, few months ago hanoi soonest just need 4days for approved 🤨

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NiftyTu********

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It was early August, however, my application was 14 days on "Pending Approval' in Hanoi.

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Belling********

Belling********

Hanoi is touch and go with their processing speed. Mine took 2 weeks to get approved, another person got theirs approved by 3pm the same day I applied. I’m sure you’ll be fine provided the docs are in order according to pre-1st requirements.

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

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

Still waiting in HCMC - applied on the 28th.

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

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

Anonymous participant 126 same here! Let’s keep each updated?

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

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

I applied on Aug 17 from HCMC. I better get an update before you guys lol

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

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

Anonymous participant 725 lol fs you do the same plz

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quic*****

quic*****

Applied on the 24th of August, soft power, approved on the 4th of September

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Mark ********

Mark ********

Massive influx of applications went in before the deadline. Just wait for the result

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BravePers*********

BravePers*********

Approved Fukuoka, applied 28th approved on Thursday or Friday the following week

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DedicatedC***********

DedicatedC***********

I applied on aug 28th in Hanoi and went to pending approval sept 1st, anxiously waiting since then, please update if your status changes.

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

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

Still waiting in Ho Chi Minh 🙏

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

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

How long? I applied Aug 17 and asked for more documents. Still waiting ….

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

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

Anonymous participant 725 the 28th. Hope you get approved asap!

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PrettyStra**********

PrettyStra**********

Just wait. We did dependent visa in HCMC was approved 4 working days later. I still have one dependent there waiting.

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RedBlueb********

RedBlueb********

Best you can do is wait...

Good luck, mate

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