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Why is my visa application taking longer in Ho Chi Minh than in Hanoi?

Visa Application Processing Ho Chi Minh Hanoi Expats in Vietnam Visa Approval Times Holiday Impact on Visa Processing

Dec 13, 2025

5 months ago

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HO CHI MINH 

anyone else applied in ho chi mihn ?

I've been herE since last Wednesday, I know it takes time , but I'm hearing  people in Hanoi getting accepted fast, within a couple of days. 

So anyone in the same boat?

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The post inquires about the differences in visa application processing times between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, noting that while the author has been waiting since last Wednesday, others in Hanoi received approvals within a few days. Comments reveal that some applicants in Ho Chi Minh experienced longer wait times due to holidays and weekends, with one case taking up to three weeks.

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

yup i got approved in Hanoi within 5 business days. just last week

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

Holidays and weekend

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Andi ***********

Someone just approved in HCM took 3 weeks. Wed 10 dec was national holiday, so processing starts the 11th.

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