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What is the experience and process for obtaining a DTV visa during the Tet holiday in Vietnam?
DTV VisaThailand ImmigrationVisa ProcessingTet HolidayPhu QuocVisa Approval ProcessExpat ExperiencesTravel TipsChinese New Year
Feb 15, 2026
3 months ago
Josh *****
ORIGINAL POSTERFirst one, (0 questions, not 1 word) also used fast track knowing there was horrendous Tet holiday/Chinese new year crowds, I flew from Phu Quoc Vietnam, start to finish Jan 29-12 longer than I hoped but not bad considering it was Holiday season. (core documents done in 6 days, believe it or not pending approval > approved is what took the longest 7 days, the anticipatory rumination and worry the visa wouldn't be issued before tet shutdown was brutal. But 3 pm Thursday , batch approval hit and I was obviously in the que. Now I'm in! woohoo happy new year to all, DTV vibes! blessed 🙌 🇹🇭
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post shares a personal experience of obtaining a DTV visa while navigating the challenges of the Tet holiday and Chinese New Year crowds. The author describes the process from start to finish, emphasizing the anxiety related to pending approval but ultimately celebrating the successful approval of their visa. Comments from others provide additional insights on understanding the visa process, the importance of documentation, and tips for traveling with the DTV visa.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Jordan ********
I’m waiting regarding my pending approval!! Ahhh it’s scary
Enad ******
Thats perfect !
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Fred *********
@James *******
so you have a visa for 6 months, because this post is mind boggling,Reply to
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PositiveP*********
Was that applying via HCM having landed in phu quoc?
Josh *****
ORIGINAL POSTERPositivePoodle5741 applied in HCMC flew out of Phu Quoc because HCMC was too expensive
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Tapan ********
Congratulations 🎉
Ian **********
Did you print it out? Or just add it to your TDAC and they didn’t ask to see the Visa. I’m in Phu Quoc too. It’s kind of hard to find a print place lol
John *********
@Ian *********
just ensure when completing your online TDAC you enter your dtv visa no. Into the box marked "Visa"Josh *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
I actually forgot on that part and when I presented the TDAC he said nothing.Reply to
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Josh *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ian *********
Yes but he didn't seem to care. I couldn't count to 30 before I was stamped.Reply to
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Waqar ********
I swear after knowing English for 25 years, this was my first time I couldn't understand what was said, what it meant, which points were stressed, and what timelines are discussed. Yes, I admit this post went above my head.
Josh *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Waqar *******
It was pretty directWaqar ********
P.S., I read it second time and it's making some sense. I'm so happy because I started questioning my language skills.. Next time, please use more helping verbs, clear nouns or pronouns. Thank You 😊 Best wishes.
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