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When can I reapply after a visa rejection in HCMC?
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Jun 16, 2025
10 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi, I got rejected today in HCMC, which I read everyone on the group and pretty much understand that no one know the reasons. But Can anyone tell me when I can reapply again?
And also if you have any suggestions please let me know.
Ps. I submitted documents as they asked for
And also if you have any suggestions please let me know.
Ps. I submitted documents as they asked for
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user recently shared their experience of having their visa application rejected in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and is seeking advice on when they can reapply. Community members offered various suggestions, highlighting the importance of understanding the reasons for the rejection before reapplying. They discussed potential issues such as inadequate documentation, errors on the application form, and whether the documents were provided in English. Several participants suggested that while one can technically reapply immediately, it would be unwise without addressing the issues that led to the rejection.
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Anonymous ******************
What is the reason of reject?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 604 They don't tell
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Jordan *****
The fact that they take your money and can’t even bother to tell why you got rejected is outrageous.
Many apparently get it on the second run, but still
Many apparently get it on the second run, but still
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jordan ****
yea thats what I thoughtOcu ****
@Jordan ****
is this only through Thailand visa embassy or do other countries do this on their visas as well?Reply to
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Wannikea *********
What additional documents did they request and what did you supply in response? What documents to indicate current location?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
they asked for the whole passport and work certificates which I already provide the whole passport at the beginning like every pages of it and for the work certificates I provided certificate + company documents + company website + my cv + my linked in and portfolio, Hotel booking and passport stampsWannikea *********
Anonymous participant on the face of it, it sounds like you provided a strong application. And yes embassies seem to be blindly redundant asking for previously submitted documents. The only other comment I can make is if the documents weren't in English. Sorry to hear about your experience.
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Dany ********
have you been in HCMC when you applied and waited there for the response? did you provide proof of location in vietnam? what documents have they requested additionaly?
i assume that if they requested additional documents that there was your problem. so which documents have been requested ADDITIONALLY
i assume that if they requested additional documents that there was your problem. so which documents have been requested ADDITIONALLY
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dany *******
they asked for the whole passport and work certificates which I already provide the whole passport at the beginning like every pages of it and for the work certificates I provided certificate + company documents + company website + my cv + my linked in and portfolioDany ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer and you have been in HCMC all the time from application to denial? you put all your passport pages together in one single pdf? all
did you provide a certificate of employment from your company and does it clearly state that you can work remotely? you again combined all documents into one PDF?
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pages?did you provide a certificate of employment from your company and does it clearly state that you can work remotely? you again combined all documents into one PDF?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dany *******
yes I have been there, and yes it was all a single pdf but I separated the document sections. Yes, I have employment doc from company saying in contract that I can work remotely only once a year to meet for general meetingReply to
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Anonymous ******************
Agents will do for
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no paperwork required easierChris *******
Were you actually in the country when you applied and wating for approval?
John **********
You can apply again tomorrow but that would seem futile unless you know why you were rejected
Dnatjugweme ************
You can reapply again directly, but take some time to identify what the problem was in your first application.
Thatchaya ******
1. Document Issues.
You submitted the requested documents, but they were not sufficient for approval.
- This could include Muay Thai or cooking course documents.
- Remote work documentation may have been incomplete or unclear.
(If your documents meet the basic criteria, they may contact you for further clarification. If not, they often reject the application outright.)
2. Application Form Errors.
Some details in your application did not match your supporting documents for example, middle name discrepancies or incorrect passport numbers.
If you need help, feel free to message me. I offer paid assistance and can guarantee visa approval.
If you're unsure about what went wrong the first time, it's very risky to apply again without fixing the issue.
Thank you 👍🏼
You submitted the requested documents, but they were not sufficient for approval.
- This could include Muay Thai or cooking course documents.
- Remote work documentation may have been incomplete or unclear.
(If your documents meet the basic criteria, they may contact you for further clarification. If not, they often reject the application outright.)
2. Application Form Errors.
Some details in your application did not match your supporting documents for example, middle name discrepancies or incorrect passport numbers.
If you need help, feel free to message me. I offer paid assistance and can guarantee visa approval.
If you're unsure about what went wrong the first time, it's very risky to apply again without fixing the issue.
Thank you 👍🏼
Chomnisa ********
Pls inbox me
Henrik *****
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Zaw ************
Apply right away in Hanoi. Should be fine.
Ocu ****
@Zaw ***********
i will be in the same situation, I will freelance for work but I do have far more than the required bank amount, so even then I can go without work. Do you think I'll get approved?Zaw ************
@Ocu ***
Vietnam embassies want to see you have consistent and enough monthly income. If you have the money sitting there for more than 3 months, I'd try at Laos.Ocu ****
@Zaw ***********
I have more than enough monthly income but it's not new money coming in. I'm hearing Vietnam is better overall but is there a reason you recommend Laos?Ocu ****
@Zaw ***********
thank youReply to
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John *********
@Ocu ***
it makes little difference if you have 500,000 min or 1M min, it's about you and if you meet the criteria GLReply to
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Zaw ***********
should it be fine with all this documents? - passport
- photo
- Document indicating current location
- Financial Documents: provided 6 months and has money over 500,000 THB ( Georgian Bank)
- Employment contract
- Employment Certificate + details
- CV + portfolio
John *******
Anonymous participant How old are the employment contract and certificate? Does either say you can work remotely?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
and yes it said I can work remotelyWannikea *********
Anonymous participant did it specifically state you can work in Thailand, they want to see that exact wording. Just saying remote or anywhere doesn't cut it
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
the contract was couple weeks old (I just asked for it but I’ve been working here for over 6 years) and the title said that I’m entrepreneur that have a contract work with this company for 2 projects…Reply to
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John *******
Was it rejected or was it canceled?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
it was rejectedJohn *********
Anonymous participant sorry was this for a soft option ie muang Thai? ,If so the school must be official credited by the Thai gov, if not a straight rejection
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
no I was apply for remote workJohn *********
Anonymous participant is the bank (proof of funds)in Georgia a traditional bank or are they online only ie. Wise etc?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
traditional oneWannikea *********
@John ********
youre an hour behind on your questions, all these have been answeredReply to
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Guillermo *********
Without having how you apply which route what documents were provided it will be difficult to help you. Send this info and im sure someone here will help you out. Do not apply again before finding what you did wrong. You will loose the money and the time again 🙏
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Guillermo ********
I was apply online in HCMC. Apply for remote work. And the documents I attached was - passport
- photo
- Document indicating current location
- Financial Documents: provided 6 months and has money over 500,000 THB ( Georgian Bank)
- Employment contract
- Employment Certificate + details
- CV + portfolio
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant that’s correct
Guillermo *********
Anonymous participant than is the financials my friend . This is what i thing was wrong at the end. Did you make any recent deposits to complete the 500k ammount. Was the money there flowing 3-6 months. They just not care about the last balance they want to see continous movement. Without looking at yout bank statements i could not figure this out. But you seem to do everything right . The recommendation letters are needed but if your financials are strong i dont think they would have rejected you 🙏
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Guillermo ********
the statement is flowing. I have not transfer 500,000 at once. Its the income from work and I also have transferred in and out for freelance jobs multiple times. I think I will add the letter for the next applications. Thanks lot 🙏🏼Reply to
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Dave ***********
Anonymous participant one thing missing from your above list, is a letter from your employer addressed to the Royal Thai Consulate General, HCMC, confirming that they approve for you to work remotely in Thailand.
Guillermo *********
Anonymous participant i see now the application was rejected. Did it even moved from pending document check to PENDING STATUS. This is really important fact
Guillermo *********
Anonymous participant i dont see the recommendation letters . This visa does not allow you to work in Thailand. Its one of its conditions “ employment prohibited” . Did they ever requested any documents ? How long was the money in the account? Any recent deposits ? Did you translate everything? Since the bank was coming from georgia i assume this was not in usd . Did you show usd or thai bath anywhere ?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Guillermo ********
the bank statement is in English and in euro currency. The money is only from salaries, have not transferred 500,000 from other accounts.Guillermo *********
Anonymous participant this visa does not allow local employment . It is really important that your company first allows you to work in thailand. YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY LOCAL CLIENTS . You will also not seek local employment. Make the letter professional . A company is expected to have a seal they really care about this things in asia . Attaching what i did for myself but again this is my own company. Hope this helps
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Guillermo ********
I have this but not saying properly like this one, maybe if I can use yours as an example for my company?Guillermo *********
Anonymous participant you can just make it like mine of course with your information. Dont forget to add the verbatim provision that you wont seek local employment and that your money comes from outside thailand. This is what they are really looking for at the adjudication stage. Your application went from pending document check to pending approval correct ?
Guillermo *********
Anonymous participant Did you highlight the payments from the company to yourself . They should match your yearly salary and what is reflected on your last 6 paystubs
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Guillermo ********
I have highlighted thisReply to
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John *******
Anonymous participant sounds like everything was correct. How long was the 500K in the account? Were you previously in Thailand? If so, what type of visa and did you cancel it?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
the money was save up, not once transfer. But when I save up to 550,000 ish I applied right away. I was in Thailand with the tourist visaOcu ****
Anonymous participant do you currently have the remote job or have income proof from it? Or will you be taking on remote jobs as they come up?
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Anonymous ******************
Where are you from? What type of DTV did you apply for?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 606 Russia, Workcation
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John *********
What is your nationality?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
RussiaJohn *********
Anonymous participant what about your business bank statements did they show invoices etc and 3-6 months of statements. Which bank did you use?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
yes I show tax inv. And highlight on the statement and I showed 6 months of both. The Georgian Bank but I provide doc in Eng and Euro currencyReply to
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Andrey *********
Anonymous participant That's probably the issue.
Jordan *****
@Andrey ********
Russians get DTV approved everyday. How do you know it’s an issue?Andrey *********
@Jordan ****
Due to stigma.John *********
@Andrey ********
could be..also depends if any previous criminal record or overstay etc, if clean then could be many things, we simple cannot speculateAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
no criminal record and never overstayedAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrey ********
you mean it will be hard or no chance ?Reply to
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