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Which is the better option for applying for a DTV visa: Thai Embassy in Hanoi or Thai Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City?

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Nov 4, 2025

6 months ago

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Hello everyone, I want to apply for a DTV visa through soft power (seminar) next week. (Turkish Passport)

Which do you recommend? The Thai Embassy in Hanoi or the Thai Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City? or another country?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking advice on where to apply for a DTV visa through a Soft Power seminar, indicating a choice between the Thai Embassy in Hanoi or the Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. Comments suggest that there's little difference in acceptance rates between the two locations, with one user recommending against the Ho Chi Minh Consulate. It's noted that embassies generally prefer physical seminars over online ones, and popular alternative countries for DTV visa applications include Indonesia, the Philippines, and Laos.

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

Never come to Ho Chi Minh Consulate. There is no reason to refuse you.

6 months ago

Arun ***************

From our experience under Thai Soft Power category, the embassies seldom accept cultural activities except for Thai Boxing classes or Cooking Classes.

Additionally, the seminar or activity should not be online. It should be physical classes. Regarding the different embassies, there are not much differences between embassies in Vietnam. Other popular countries people choose to apply the DTV visa from are Indonesia, Philippines and Laos.

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions. We've assisted over 250 applicants successfully get their DTV visa through our cooking programs so we are quite familiar with the process! :)

6 months ago

James ********

WHICH Soft Power seminar?

Where did the sponsor of the seminar recommend you to go to submit your application for the DTV visa?

What is your passport nation?

Where are you now?

6 months ago

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James ********

What is the best way to apply for a DTV visa in Vietnam: embassy visit or online application?

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Which embassy should I choose for the DTV Soft Power (Cooking) visa application in Vietnam and do I need to fly to Thailand to activate it?

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8 months ago

Can I apply for a DTV visa at the Thai embassy in Ho Chi Minh City while currently in Hanoi?

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