What is the process for obtaining a DTV visa in Vietnam for expats?

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Spouse DTV Approved! 🎉

I’m sharing my experience to help others navigating the process:

My husband got his DTV in Taipei, and it only took him 2 days —super fast and easy!

Since I’m Vietnamese and needed a visa for Taiwan, I applied for the DTV in Ho Chi Minh City instead.

**Tips for a smoother process:**

- Consider a short beach vacation: If you’re applying at the HCM consulate, flying into Da Nang or Nha Trang is a great option for a relaxing break while waiting for your results.

- Double-check your uploads: When uploading my passport page, the name order changed. Make sure to fix any errors and always click save before moving to the next page.

**My Timeline:**

- 5/12: Submitted my application with the following documents:

+ ID card  
  + Vietnam passport stamp  
  + Husband's passport and DTV scan  
  + Husband’s 3 months’ bank statements  
  + Sponsorship letter  
  + Marriage certificate

- 9/12: Received a request for 6 months’ bank statements.  
 
- 10/12: Submitted additional documents:

+ Uploaded savings account statements (opened only 4 months ago) and highlighted the last 2 months’ balances (over 500,000).
  
  + Also submitted a 6-month checking account statement and highlighted the transfers to the savings account.

- 11/12 Morning: Pending Approval. 
 
- 11/12 Evening: Visa Approved! 🎉

It actually took me only 3 working days to get approved, as 5/12 and 10/12 were Thai holidays, plus the weekend.

I hope this helps anyone going through the process. Wishing you the best of luck!

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user shares their experience of obtaining a DTV visa through the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. They detail their application timeline, required documents, and provide tips for a smoother process, such as checking uploads carefully and considering a short trip to beach destinations while waiting for approval. The post highlights the quick approval timeline and addresses comments from others facing challenges in their visa processes.

Laetitia ******* · Answer

Congrats !!!! So difficult from my side. They keep asking for documents then changing their minds... I am french living in Estonia. I submitted a bank statement from France, then they asked for an Estonian one. Fair enough. Transferred all the savings in Estonia, now they want a French one. Same goes with our marriage certificate. 😭

Donna ****** · Answer

Useful info and congrats! Did you find some sort of template for the sponsorship letter, or may I ask what you put on the letter?

James ******** · Answer

Thanks for your helpful report.

Congratulations 👏👏👏 Well Done ✅

Alma *************** · Answer

What kind of dtv your husband has ? I find the required bank statements required are a lot..

What is the process for obtaining a DTV visa in Vietnam for expats?

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