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What was your experience with visa approval in Hanoi, and what documents did you submit?

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Dtv Approved in Hanoi.

Applied 2 Dec around 17pm

Went to Pending 4 Dec around 12 pm

Approved Today, 10 Dec around 12 pm

Sent in extra Documents just in case, maybe overkill but got approved without being asked for extra documents :)

Sent in: 

* Soft Power Muay Thai

* 500k Statement, 6 Month

* Cover letter to State i will stay in Vietnam until approved

* Motivation letter To Motivate my stay

* Profile pic

* Passport pic, front page and stamp

* Hotel Booking

* Boarding pass

* Vietnam entry Stamp

* Pic of me standing in front of Hanoi Airport

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The user shared their experience of applying for a visa in Hanoi, detailing the timeline of their application process, from submission on December 2 to approval on December 10. They listed the documents submitted, mentioning that they provided additional documents which may have been unnecessary, but ultimately, their application was approved without request for these extras. Comments included congratulations and inquiries about the motivation and cover letters submitted.

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Did you use an agency

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Nice one, congratulations 🎊

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

Could you describe/provide your motivation and cover letter

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Kurt *************

Kurt *************

Congrats

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