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What should I do if my DTV visa application is still pending approval before my flight back to Thailand?

Apr 5, 2025
2 days ago
Rafael *********
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Hi everyone,

I applied for my DTV visa on April 1st via the official website in Hanoi, Vietnam, and my visa is still pending approval. My flight back is scheduled for Wednesday at the end of the day, and I’m getting worried about the timing because Monday its holidays in both countries 😢

Has anyone experienced a similar situation? Should I contact the embassy immediately to get an update, or is it normal to wait a little longer? I’d really appreciate any advice or recommendations you might have.

Thank you very much!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is concerned about their pending DTV visa application submitted in Hanoi, Vietnam, just before their scheduled flight back to Thailand. They are seeking advice on whether to contact the embassy for an update or if it's normal to wait longer for approval, especially with a holiday occurring soon. Responses from other users suggest that delays are common and recommend waiting, potentially changing the flight if necessary.
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Bob **********
I’ve read of it talking up to 10 days
Sacha *************
Astrologically, anything to do with communications and short term travel has been in review/slower mode for nearly 3 weeks. This shifts on Monday evening so there's a good chance your visa will come through in time.
Miguel *******
Vai correr todo bem companheiro, tudo se vai resolver, força aí!!
Rafael *********
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@Miguel ******
vamos rezar e esperar que sim!
Elías ********
Need to wait there. Change the flight if needed. My visa was granted on a national holiday in that country (that way wasn't a holiday in Thailand, tho).
Myles *******
@Elías *******
not totally true as dont need to wait there. Many have been back in Thailand when visa granted
Elías ********
@Myles ******
that's not what the rules say. The rules are clear. Yet many have been able to do what you say without trouble, many others have been called for an interview even after they left the other country.
Myles *******
@Elías *******
can you show us where the rule says that you cannot leave the country until visa approved then please
Elías ********
@Myles ******
I don't have the screenshot here, but when I applied online it was written in big uppercase red letters that even if they SUSPECTED I had left Korea (where I applied), they would cancel my application. I'm sure it's still written somewhere on the Embassy website, will upload later if I find it.
Rafael *********
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@Elías *******
my Vietnamese Visa its over on 9th

How am i going to do about that? 🥲
Elías ********
@Rafael ********
ah... 🫣😢
Myles *******
Mine took approx 5 days from Hanoi embassy and arrived the day after I got back to Thailand. I then did a border bounce to activate the visa. Not the ideal method but it is possible. Can you not change your return flight?
Rafael *********
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@Myles ******
when did you applied for the visa?

I can change my flight, my concern its about my visa in Vietnam, they only gave me the visa for the same amount of days as my ticket flight.

Do you have any recommendations for border bounce?
Rafael *********
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Unfortunately says the same as the stamp
Rafael *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Have no idea, probably cause i made evisa
Myles *******
@Rafael ********
ok I didnt need visa so guess u are from country that does!
Rafael *********
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Michael ********
@Rafael ********
what does stamp say in passport, thats the important one
Myles *******
@Rafael ********
November last year I got mine. I used an agency in Samui for my bounce and was very efficient. All depends where u live in Thailand I guess! Why did they only give you 5 day stamp for Vietnam? I got like 30 days I believe
Brandon ************
I've seen many recent reports that Vietnam has started to take longer
Rafael *********
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@Brandon ***********
should i do overstaying until i get it??
Rafael *********
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Its tourist visa (evisa) my only concern is if i leave the country im going to lose my visa application
Graham ******
@Rafael ********
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Brandon ************
@Rafael ********
overstaying? I don't know the rules of Vietnam or what visa you have. But no one should ever overstay their visa
Rafael *********
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@Brandon ***********
I had chosen here because it was one of the fastest, but I don't seem to have the same luck
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