Hello folks.
I applied last 27th feb in HCM for DTV visa workation.
Our hotel was very close to the embassy so i asked my wife (Thai citizen) to see if they would provide any information about the processing time of my application.
They let her in (not me) and told her that they were pretty busy with many applications that have piled up during TET.
They let her know her that if all paperwork was in order it would take 5 business days (we know this) BUT it could take a bit longer. They said that it would probably be more safe to book a flight back not before 13 or 14 feb.
I like vietnam but i didn't expect to spend so long there. let's be patient. Good luck
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user applied for a DTV visa in Ho Chi Minh City (HCM) and inquired about the processing time. The embassy indicated it could take about 5 business days, but possibly longer due to a backlog from the TET holiday. They suggested not booking a flight before February 13 or 14. Comments included advice on being patient, potential impacts of application errors, and travel suggestions to nearby cities like Nha Trang and Da Lat to make the wait more enjoyable.
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