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

DTV Soft Power Application Visa Processing Times HCMC Consulate Vietnam Visa Issues Expat Experiences in Thailand

May 2, 2025

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Update: Just approved now!! May 8th  

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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The discussion revolves around the approval process for DTV soft power applications at the HCMC consulate, particularly experiences of various applicants who applied around late April 2025. Many expressed concerns about delays, citing holidays and inefficiencies at the HCMC office compared to other locations. Several users reported awaiting their approvals since applying on April 22 or earlier, while some shared their success stories of receiving approvals in early May. Overall, it highlights the varying experiences and timelines involved in obtaining visa approvals from this consulate.

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Curious if anyone here got approval today from HCMC?

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Anonymer Teilnehmer 100 yes got mine yesterday!

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Steve *****

Anonymous participant 100 still waiting

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hopefully today is the day!

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Steve *****

Anonymous participant nothing for me sadly. how about you? tomorrow and monday are thai public holidays as well...

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ah same here man! May tomorrow be the day for us

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Lilli ********

I got my approval today!! 🥳

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congratulations!

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🎉🎉🎉 just received thw confirmation, DTV approved! 👍

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Anonymous participant 761 what was your application date?

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Anonymer Teilnehmer 16.4., further docs 18.4., pending approval 22.4.

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I am also still waiting from 21.04, looks like delays are going on for many people

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Lilli ********

Has anyone called them to inquire?

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Haven't called but this is really frustrating. :(

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Lilli ********

Anonymous participant 100 I know....I decided to send an email today and ask but now I think I shoudl have called them.

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I feel you! It would be rare if they respond to your email but calling might help to get some answers.

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Lilli ********

Anonymous participant 100 they didn’t respond to my email but i got approved 1h later. Not sure if coincidence:-)

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congratulations !!! So happy for you too

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Congrats, really happy for you!! You waited so long

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Same for me.

Applied on 16.4., further docs on 18.4., and since 22.4. pending approval...

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Approved today 🎉

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I've been in Thailand for three years now. Started with 3 month visa, extensions, then a one-year student visa, then another tourist visa. Last year 3 (!) border runs, this year 2 more.

This time, the IO looked at my passport a little more closely, but didn't say anything, just gave me a slightly annoyed look.

Gave me another 60 days.

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I am still in Vietnam. I’ve already spent 90 days in Thailand this year (I did not overstay my visa), so I can not return until I get a visa.

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Are you still in HCMC?

I returned to Thailand last week. I'll do a border run when it's finally confirmed.

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Anonymous participant 761 hopefully, everyone who is waiting will get approval this week.

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Any updates? I’ve also been on pending approval since April 22nd after a further doc request

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Florent ************

Participant anonyme 387 same here

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Anonymous participant 387 I am still pending approval. I will update when I get a visa or rejection.

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I have been waiting since april 17 and my visa in vietnam is up on the 11th or may. hoping for news tomorrow but who knows.

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Florent ************

u sure ?

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Lilli ********

yes, its on their website

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Or not, just seen that tomorrow is another holiday.

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Will ************

Holidays on 5,9 and 12 of May in Thailand.

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HCMC Embassy only has 5th as a holiday

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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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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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i already crossed my departure date :(

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Lilli ********

Anonymous participant 578 mine is on sunday and i am getting very nervous.

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Anonymous participant 578 did you receive your visa or are you still processing as well?

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thanks!

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Maybe send them a polite email. Don’t forget to include your case number and passport number in the email . Good luck 👍

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Same situation, pending approval since 22

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Applied 21.04, still waiting😪

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Anonymous participant 861 same!

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Anonymous participant 861 i been waiting since 17.4 😭 i had to keep extending my accommodation in nha trang waiting for approval. Idk why its taking so long

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i think there were no approval for weeks, I think this week is going to be the one.

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Anonymous participant 578 youre right! It got approved today 😭🙏🏽

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Hey, I applied on 21.04 and still waiting too

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same here

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Hope tmr we’ll have some news …

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@Florent ***********

waiting too , applied around 16th, pending approval since 22th

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Still waiting🥶🥶🥶 I cannot understand why so long

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Anonymous participant 861 I am also surprised it has taken so long. I decided to go ahead and cancel my accommodations, as my travel date is approaching and I’m concerned I won’t have a visa yet.

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Anonymous participant 861 Do you have an update or are you still waiting as well?

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