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Which location has faster processing for visa applications: Jakarta or HCMC?

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Aug 12, 2025

9 months ago

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Is it faster processing through Jakarta or HCMC? anyone recently do it?

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The discussion revolves around the processing speed of visa applications in Jakarta versus Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), with recent comments suggesting that Jakarta may currently be faster. A reminder to utilize the search function is also noted, indicating that similar queries have been answered multiple times before.

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Kate ***********

From what I see so far, jakarta seems to be faster

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it appears that way from recent posts... Jakarta is fastest.

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Henrik *****

Use the search, answered countless times allready.

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