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What proof is required to apply for a visa from HCMC, Vietnam?

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Mar 15, 2025

a day ago

Anonymous *************

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I want to go to and apply from HCMC in the coming days. I believe I have to show proof that I’m staying in the country. Ideally I want an Airbnb for two weeks, but when I asked chatgpt, it said that’s not really proof of longer term stay, like a rental agreement. Has anyone experience with this? Any recommendations?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To apply for a visa from HCMC, Vietnam, you need to provide proof of your presence in the country. This can include your entry stamp from immigration, a boarding pass, and accommodation proof. Although an Airbnb booking can be used as proof, having a rental agreement is often considered more solid evidence of longer-term stay.

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Wannikea *********

They want proof you're in the country like an entry stamp or Visa but they'd also like proof that you're in the jurisdiction that they cover, so a hotel receipt etc.

a day ago

Biff *******

It’s just proof that you’re in Vietnam whilst applying for the DTV

What people usually provide as that proof is; the entry stamp in their passport from Vietnam immigration at the airport. Their boarding pass from the airline, and their accommodation proof, which an AirBnB booking/receipt is.

a day ago

Misha *******

Do you mean proof of being in Thailand or in Vietnam?

a day ago

Anonymous *************

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@Misha ******

Vietnam, since that’s where I’d be applying from. As far as I’m aware, proof of being in Thailand is irrelevant, is it not? Educate me 😁

a day ago

Misha *******

Anonymous participant You don’t need evidence of LT stay in Vietnam. We sent in three days of hotel stay in Hanoi and that was sufficient. They just want to know you are in the country when you are applying. Also, make sure you send in your entry stamp from your passport or they will come back to you and request it which slows down the process

a day ago

Anonymous *************

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@Misha ******

fantastic. Thank you.

a day ago

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Anonymous *************

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Anonymous participant also, anyone else who reads this who has experience applying for the DTV visa in HCMC, please also comment. I want a general consensus.

a day ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant it is fine to show Airbnb as proof of residence in vietnam

a day ago

Anonymous *************

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@Andi **********

how about duration-wise? I’ve read somewhere it’s not a good idea for short duration airbnbs to be used as evidence, but it could be nonsense or may not apply for HCMC, for example.

(As mentioned, I don’t want to stay in HCMC for more than necessary)

a day ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant You are not showing you are living in Vietnam only that you are staying while your application is processed. Some embassies disprove of short term Airbnbs for long term residency evidence, you are not living in Vietnam just making an application. It is not a problem using an Airbnb to apply for the DTV, other applicants have used the same and similar platforms. Show the duration of the time you intend to stay in Vietnam. 5 business days is average for Vietnam so a bit more than that should be suffice.

a day ago

Anonymous *************

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@Andi **********

that’s great. Thank you for your thorough response.

a day ago

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Anonymous *************

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