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What is the current status of DTV visa applications in Hanoi?
Dec 24, 2025
4 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERUpdate : Rejected on 30 Dec 5:30pm
Update : Pending Approve on 29 Dec
Hi everyone, I applied for DTV (softpower) in Hanoi on Dec 21
It's been in processing Dec 22. Awaiting approval. Is anyone in the same situation as me? In Hanoi.
Thanks advance.
Update : Pending Approve on 29 Dec
Hi everyone, I applied for DTV (softpower) in Hanoi on Dec 21
It's been in processing Dec 22. Awaiting approval. Is anyone in the same situation as me? In Hanoi.
Thanks advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user applied for a DTV (soft power) visa in Hanoi on December 21 and experienced a lengthy processing time, eventually receiving a rejection on December 30. Other commenters shared similar experiences, indicating that many applications from Hanoi are facing delays and rejections amidst a busy holiday period. Questions arose about the application process, reasons for rejection, and whether agents were used for the applications.
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Ian **********
Rejection reason?
Anonymous ******************
Same here. I also start processing on 22nd Dec and rejected in Hanoi. As I heard most applying from Hanoi got rejected for no reason. (I used an agent)
John **********
Anonymous participant 711 when you say you used an agent did you actually complete the application yourself or not? And were you in a location served by the consulate you used and remain in that location
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of course, still in Hanoi and waiting for their resultAnonymous ******************
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Of course, yes. Still in Hanoi.John **********
Anonymous participant 711 I wonder if you used a boilerplate application from the agent. I think I'm starting to see a picture of applications aided by agents being rejected
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 711
Me too, used Agent.
Me too, used Agent.
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Greg ********
Did you apply yourself or through an agent?
Anonymous ******************
Same, pending approval then rejected for one of my applicants soft power in Hanoi. Other two both approved
Everything done right and they had money, house & gym paid for. Iβve seen a few Hanoi rejections maybe theyβve cracked down
Everything done right and they had money, house & gym paid for. Iβve seen a few Hanoi rejections maybe theyβve cracked down
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 852 Seen a few rejections in Hanoi of people going through agents. Maybe Hanoi is cracking down on agents applications rather than individuals?
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John **********
What soft power activity and how long had you booked the course for?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
Cooking class for 9 monthsAdam *********
@John *********
I sent you a message DM you for some advice ππJohn **********
@Adam ********
better to ask in the forumAdam *********
@John *********
I did, but im pending approval its been a while from the group, im not able to get my questions posted yet.. π thank you for the reply! πJohn **********
@Adam ********
be patientReply to
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Anonymous participant with an approved and registered cookery school?
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Yes JohnReply to
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Moon **********
Ive applied on the 22nd Dec and waiting for an answer, this is nerve cracking since I see a few posts of people being approved after 3-4 days only. Not sure why it's taking so long.
Rende *********
@Moon *********
In the next few hours hopefully. Otherwise Friday. We/Th are off. Are you in 'Pending Approval' status?Moon **********
@Rende ********
I got approved yesterday. Do I need to prepare anything for my entry in Thailand? I heard people are getting interrogated at immigrationReply to
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Maybe because Christmas Holiday & Weekend Day Off.Rende *********
Anonymous participant Not. No xmas holiday for staff. But Dec 31 and Jan 1 are off
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Any luck?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Moon *********
For me status not change yetMoon **********
Anonymous participantIs Thai Embassy open during Xmas day?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Moon *********
Embassy closed on ChristmasReply to
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Greg ********
Three days! Question when it is 3 weeks
Anonymous *************
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Is it Pending approval get within 3 days?And what is your meaning for 3 weeks?
Please let me know . Thanks
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Anonymous participant he means.. 3 days is not enough time.. Hanoi took me 5 days on pending approval.. applied Monday, pending approval on Wednesday, approved next Monday.. last week.
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James ************
Me, let meet u all
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ORIGINAL POSTERJames ************
Anonymous participant got it today how about you all
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Hi James,Did you get direct approval for Visa or you get Pending approval first? Kindly let me know. Thanks ππ»
James ************
Anonymous participant it was pending for 5 hours then I get email. I got in 5 working days
I submitted on 19 and get on 25
I submitted on 19 and get on 25
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Thanks for your reply James πAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERJames ************
Anonymous participant i will pray for u too
Rende *********
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To whom ?Anonymous *************
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Thank you so much James π€π«Άπ»Reply to
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Anonymous *************
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How long you wait for pending approval? Please let me know. Thanks ππ»μ§*
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μ μ°Έκ°μ It was approved on Friday at 4:30 PM, after 5 days.
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Congratulations! Happy to know that π€Reply to
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Patience?! Youβve decided to apply during the busiest period, with many holidays. "Is anyone is in the same situation?" Well a vast majority of applicants...
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