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What is the current status of visa applications at the DTV soft power in HCMC for May 2025?

May 2, 2025
2 days ago
DTV soft power application HCMC: I applied on 4/22 and within a few hours, it went to pending approval. I know there are two holidays this week. I have my anticipated arrival date at May 17th. Just curious if anyone else applied around this date and has been approved.
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A user inquired about the status of their DTV soft power application in HCMC, applied on April 22 and pending approval with an anticipated arrival date of May 17. Comments indicate that applicants are experiencing delays, with some expressing frustration over the efficiency of the HCMC embassy compared to others. Suggestions include following up with the embassy via email for updates.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Will ************
Holidays on 5,9 and 12 of May in Thailand.
Steve *****
@Will ***********
HCMC Embassy only has 5th as a holiday
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Steve *****
HCMC doesnt seem very efficient compared to Hanoi or some of the other embassies. I have also seen it suggested that they may process applications based on departure date from Vietnam rather than when applications are recieved, so you may be de-prioritised if you allowed a long time for the processing
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@Steve ****
Just speculation here. HCMC is a Consulate while Hanoi is an Embassy. I wonder if Hanoi has final say on HCMC processes ie final sign off?
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@Steve ****
i already crossed my departure date :(
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@Steve ****
thanks!
Anonymous ******************
Maybe send them a polite email. Don’t forget to include your case number and passport number in the email . Good luck 👍
Anonymous ******************
Same situation, pending approval since 22
Anonymous ******************
Applied 21.04, still waiting😪