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What is the typical visa application processing time in Vietnam, and what can I expect during this period?
Jan 27, 2026
3 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERLooking for insight/ reassurance 🤷🙏😆
Applied at HCMC
I am using issa compass, they submitted all my documents on the friday 16th and and on Tuesday the 20th I was asked for additional documents, tax returns and photos of all my passport pages with something digital showing the date. I submitted everything the following day.
Now technically its day 8 but I cant help feel a little anxious. Anyone have a similar experience?
Applied at HCMC
I am using issa compass, they submitted all my documents on the friday 16th and and on Tuesday the 20th I was asked for additional documents, tax returns and photos of all my passport pages with something digital showing the date. I submitted everything the following day.
Now technically its day 8 but I cant help feel a little anxious. Anyone have a similar experience?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The community member expressed anxiety about their ongoing visa application process in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), noting they submitted additional documents after an initial submission. Responses from others highlighted that the processing times for visa applications can vary, with some members sharing similar experiences of waiting from 8 to 15 days. Many provided reassurance, noting that additional documentation requests are not unusual and that current delays might be influenced by external factors such as organizational priorities related to upcoming elections. Overall, the insights emphasized patience during the visa process and shared personal success stories that offered hope and encouragement.
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERWow thank you all for the insights, sharing your personal process and the positive attitudes! I wish you all the best of luck. I am on my way back to Chiangmai today!
Articulate**********
You got the visa?
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Brandon ************
Keep in mind that most Thai embassies and consulates around the world are currently working on absentee ballots for Thais voting in the upcoming election. They will prioritize that over visa processing for foreigners.
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@Brandon ***********
Good info. I missed it and came to apply in vietnam. Surely going to take much longer now. 😅James ********
VERY good insight 👍
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERJust got approved like 30 minutes ago! Day 8
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.
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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Andi ***********
Anonymous participant 👏 Enjoy being a DTVER
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Anonymous ******************
Same here. Via Issa Compass applied on 16th, additional Documents asked on 20th.submitted and approved by Issa one day later. And now waiting....
Baxter ***********
Almost same situation. Now going on 15 days and still waiting. Asked for 2 documents checks. Second one to prove I was still in Vietnam. I am still sitting here
James ********
Please let us know what happens... BEST Wishes for your success in getting the DTV visa 🤗
Baxter ***********
@James *******
hi JamesYes received approval last night. However, I did make 2 phones call expressing the urgency because I needed to go back to Thailand today. I am not sure if the phones calls worked but I did not hurt because they understood the urgency. Additionally, I also told them it had been 15 days (not working days) since I first applied.
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.
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.
James ********
Thank You for your helpful reply ✅ Enjoy your next 5 years of the DTV visa 🤗
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Articulate**********
I applied in HCMC on jan 21. on 22. they asked for more documents i submitted everything on 23. Right now the website says processing pending document check.
Tim ********
I applied on 8th, asked for more docs on the 13th, submitted the docs on 14th, visa status changed to "pending approval" on the 20th, silence since then. I'm also pretty anxious as I'm beginning to feel unstable which makes my freelance work routine difficult
What's the status of your visa application on the portal?
What's the status of your visa application on the portal?
Baxter ***********
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Andi ***********
Not unusual, Vietnam is busier than before more approvals are taking around 10-15 business days.
Tapan ********
Let's not jump the gun and over analyze. All the best to you 🤞🏻
Anonymous ******************
I didn’t apply through an agency, but same thing happened to me and I got approved xx
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 763 how many business days after submitting additional documents went past before you got approved?
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Anonymous participant 954 I can’t remember exactly as there were holidays but I think it was about 3 working days
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