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What is the process and timeline for getting a workcation visa in Vietnam for independent contractors?

Workcation Visa Vietnam Visa Process Independent Contractor Visa Visa Requirements South African in Vietnam Travel to Vietnam Visa Approval Duration

Jun 14, 2025

2 days ago

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

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South African gf got approved in Hanoi for workcation as an independent contractor.

Application submission: 6/3

Changed to pending approval: 6/5

Approved: 6/13

8 business days total, 6 from status changing to pending approval. No extra documents requested.

She submitted the following:

Proof of location: visa stamp into VN. Hotel booking. Selfie at hotel. VN evisa

Financials: 3 months of statement. 500K ending balance only for 1 month(most recent)

Employment proof: 

-Cover letter explaining her work as an independent contractor as well as having her own small business. 

-Letter from her boss with approval to work remote

-business registration documents of her boss’ company.

-Portfolio of clients she works with

-4 recent pay slips

-Screen shots of her business

-5 invoices and 5 payment confirmations of her customers.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A South African individual successfully obtained a workcation visa in Vietnam as an independent contractor. The application process took a total of 8 business days, with the status changing to pending approval after 2 days and final approval coming 8 days after submission. No additional documents were requested beyond what was provided, which included proof of location, financial statements, and employment proof such as a cover letter, approval letter, business registration documents, a portfolio, pay slips, invoices, and payment confirmations. The community comments express congratulations and share advice to print the visa approval email for travel.

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Tom ********

I’ve been waiting or a Saffa approval, thanks for this 🎉

19 hours ago

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.

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Paul ************

Congratulations 🎉

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Tammi *****

Well done, congrats 🎉

a day ago

Stick **********

Costs?

a day ago

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

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