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What should I do if my DTV Visa application is delayed in Vietnam?
LAST UPDATE. Finally i got my DTV visa☺. I just wanted to share the timeline in Hanoi (from my experience): Applied on dec 23, requested business registration on dec 24, requested previous thai visas on january 7 (morning), DTV visa approved january 7 (afternoon).
Hi guys. I am a bit worried. I came to Hanoi hoping to get my DTV Visa approved quick. However it's been 2 weeks since I applied (I applied dec 23) and I haven't received approval, and I feel kind of stuck here. What should I do? 😔.
Hi guys. I am a bit worried. I came to Hanoi hoping to get my DTV Visa approved quick. However it's been 2 weeks since I applied (I applied dec 23) and I haven't received approval, and I feel kind of stuck here. What should I do? 😔.
Answer summary
The original poster shares their experience of obtaining a DTV visa in Hanoi, noting a smooth application process with approval within a day. However, they express concern about delays, as they have been waiting for their DTV visa approval for two weeks. Comments from others provide insights on their own application timelines, suggesting that delays are common especially during holiday periods, and offer advice on what to do if stuck waiting.
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Wan ********
You cannot change your visa type while you are still in the country.
Elías ********
E-visa is NOT fast. I'd expect at least 15 business day, so excluding weekends and National holidays such as Dec 25th and Jan 1st.
Henrik *****
Only count workdays, not calender days, then it is only a few days.
Mike **********
I submit
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(LAX) and I'm still pending document check...Henrik *****
Every Embassy is different, in this case Hanoi.
Not comparable with LAX ( or any other Embassy)
Not comparable with LAX ( or any other Embassy)
Julius *********
@Mike *********
cuz they’re onto your pts adroitness and quite scared you’re gonna bunk their system…somehow.
Dom ********
Maybe go back to Thailand on visa exemption and then if you’re approved leave the country and re enter on your new dtv
Dianny ********
OP@Dom *******
thanks for the advise 🙏Henrik *****
Not a good idea leaving the country you have applyed at, until the visa is approved, since it can be reason to berejected, and you loose the 10.000+ baht fee.
Dianny ********
OP@Dom *******
yeah i guess I'll stay here until getting an answer 😩Dom ********
@Henrik ****
it says you have to be in the country, when you make the application. With your travel ticket back into Thailand you can prove you were in country of embassy when you applied.James ********
Stay there until a decision is made.
What is your passport nation?
What purpose for the DTV visa are you applying with?
Workcation?
Muay Thai training?
Cooking school course?
Or ???
What is your passport nation?
What purpose for the DTV visa are you applying with?
Workcation?
Muay Thai training?
Cooking school course?
Or ???
Dianny ********
OP@James *******
I applied for workcation
Irene ******
@Dianny *******
workation is taking longer easier with soft powerDianny ********
OPI am from colombia
Wannikea *********
Plan around the holidays, or you should have applied in Taiwan before the 27th.
James ********
@Wannikea ********
Yep 👍 should have gone to Taipei.Cameron *********
Applied in HCM via soft power very late 24th.
Heard back yesterday for additional bank statements.
Hopefully back in Thailand by next Friday.
Heard back yesterday for additional bank statements.
Hopefully back in Thailand by next Friday.
John *******
What is your nationality?
Dianny ********
OP@John ******
i am from ColombiaJohn *******
@Dianny *******
There is a list of nationalities that automatically take longer (4 weeks) for approval. Colombia is not on that list, so that isn’t the issue.James ********
Important to know ✅
Adam *********
Remember also embassy closed for Xmas and new year that’s why I came in on the second they told me when I rung them would be 5 days approx I’ll stay here till approved as they can ask for an interview
Adam *********
Wow we are here too me and the wife applied at 10pm last night once we reached hotel today at 2pm they requested documents on the E visa portal so uploaded a copy of the company I work for certificate of incorporation and up to date bank statements including todays date
Cameron *********
@Adam ********
They requested additional documents within 24hr?Adam *********
@Cameron ********
yeah mateJames ********
@Adam ********
stay in Hanoi.Adam *********
@Cameron ********
yeah I’m curious to see how long it is as I need to go back to New Zealand office for work asap so hoping to get visa and leave Hanoi immediatelyCameron *********
@Adam ********
Crikey. That’s insane. Took about 10 days for me and that’s with soft power Muay ThaiAdam *********
@Cameron ********
uploaded the requested docs originally these were additional docs they ask for .. updated bank statement showing todays date included in it making sure I still had the money no doubtCameron *********
@Adam ********
Did you not upload them initially or something? Can’t understand how you had such a quick turnaround
Kaita *********
They had quite a lot of holidays that week
Romain ****
My DTV application took 4 weeks. What do you think ? Everyone rushed to apply for DTV all around Thailand, it was obvious that at some point there would be some delay isn’t it ?
Raphael ********
@Romain ***
5 days in HCMC Vietnam, 4 week is only in France. France is one of the slowest.
Baptiste *******
@Raphael *******
reaalllly 😂😂Baptiste *******
@Raphael *******
pareil hahaa 5 jours à Hanoi et des amis 4 semaines en France 😭Raphael ********
@Baptiste ******
oui la France est un des pays les plus lents, j’ai fais un touriste en Pologne -> 1 semaine alors que un ami l’a eu en 4 semaine (demande en même temps) et pour mon DTV je l’ai eu en 5j ouvré au Vietnam
Tod *********
@Romain ***
it took 4 weeks at a thai consulate in S/E Asia?John *******
@Tod ********
- For certain nationalities, the Thai MoFA’s says it will take 4 weeks. Mostly African and some South Asian nationalities.Activity
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