Answereda year ago

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

Vietnam Workcation Visa Visa Approval Process Independent Contractor Visa South African Expat Visa Requirements Financial Documentation for Visa

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asked Jun 14, 2025

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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.

Answer summary

A South African individual recently shared their experience of obtaining approval for a workcation visa as an independent contractor in Vietnam. The application process took a total of 8 business days, with 6 days spent in pending status. No additional documents were requested during the approval process. The applicant submitted various documents including proof of location, financial statements, employment proof, and client portfolios.

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Tom ********

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

a year 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.

a year ago

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

Congratulations 🎉

a year ago

Tammi *****

Well done, congrats 🎉

a year ago

Stick **********

Costs?

a year ago