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What is the timeline for obtaining dependent visas in Hanoi after applying for a DTV?

Jan 16, 2026
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Steffen ********
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I received my DTV yesterday! ๐Ÿฅณ

Hanoi embassy, Workation, Submitted documents on 07.01@16:00, Approved 15.01@15:00.

I immediately (15.01@18:00) applied for my wife and two children. Does anyone have an up-to-date timeline of how long dependent visas take in Hanoi?

Update 19.01@12:00: Status switched to โ€žpending approvalโ€œ

Update 22.01@12:00: Dependent Visa approved. ๐Ÿฅณ
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A user recently shared their experience receiving a Dependent Visa (DTV) for their family after their own visa was approved at the Hanoi embassy. They applied for their wife and two children immediately after their visa approval and provided updates on their status as it changed from 'pending approval' to 'approved'. Other users in the discussion contributed their own timelines and experiences regarding dependent visa applications, highlighting variations in processing times.
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Quentin *******
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did you receive it? How many days from pending approval to visa received? I am at the pending approval stage for my wife and kid in Hanoi as well.
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@Quentin ******
still waiting. Status changed on 19.01 to pending approval. What is your timeline?
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Quentin *******
I submitted the application yesterday late afternoon and today it was pending approval.

we arrived on sunday and first applied on sunday but got cancelled on tuesday cause of wrong country of passport ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ, I reapplied on tuesday/yesterday.
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Steffen ********
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@Quentin ******
uh, that hurts. We really want to leave Vietnam tomorrow back to Thailand, but i highly doubt that we will get the approval on time..
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Quentin *******
one of my friend applied in france for wife and kid, didnt get it it time, went back to bangkok, received it 2 weeks after being back in bkk. now has to leave and re enter.

talked to someone else today, received it after being back, stayed for 60+30 days then re enter using the dtv, all fine. that was 9 months ago.

we want to leave so bad as well aha.
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Steffen ********
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When did you submit the Documents and when did it change status to pending approval?
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Quentin *******
I was hoping to go back home asap hopefully Friday ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
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Steffen ********
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@Quentin ******
received the visa today at 12:00 ๐Ÿ‘
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Quentin *******
thanks for letting me know ! safe return to bangkok
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Laura *******
May I ask why you didn't apply together? I am about to do this process
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Steffen ********
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Laura Mason No possible. For the dependent Visa applicants, you need to upload the e-visa of the main Visa holder. Therefore, you first have to wait till the main visa is approved.
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Laura *******
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thank you so much. I am going to look at the template ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™
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Laura *******
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thank you very much for getting back. May I ask, did you use an agent. I am wondering if I should use one or do myself. Do you have any advice. Thanks alot
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Steffen ********
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Laura Mason I did not use an agent. Used that template:

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And the help of ChatGPT (documents check, rewrite, general tips), which was very helpful.

The process is actually very straight forward. Just have all documents needed, well structured pdf files (template), and you should get the visa easily! ๐Ÿ˜‰
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Laura *******
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the template on WeTransfer seems to have expired. Do you happen to know where this might be from so I could locate it elsewhere? Thanks again
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Steffen ********
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Laura Mason maybe you can comment on the post and ask for a reupload? Donโ€˜t have the Template anymore. ๐Ÿ˜•
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CleverRa********
How long did it take to go from pending document check to pending approval?
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Steffen ********
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CleverRadish5177 Pretty quick. Changed already when I checked the next day (08.01) in the morning.
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Pasha *********
I applied for my daughterโ€™s DTV on Monday, January 12 at Hanoi. Yesterday, January 15, status changed to Waiting for approval . So chilling in Dalat while waiting for the final result.
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Steffen ********
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@Pasha ********
have you received the visas already?
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James ********
Thank You for your helpful report ๐Ÿ‘

Congratulations ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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 โœˆ๏ธ 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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