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Why is the document check process taking longer in HCM Vietnam compared to Hanoi for visa applications?

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Dec 5, 2025

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Who’s else is in HCM Vietnam that’s still pending for document check. (Applied/paid Dec.2 at 3am)

Should had done Hanoi, seems like everyone’s getting it done within 4 business days or at least past the document check phase within the first day or 2.

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A user is inquiring about delays in the document check process for a visa application submitted in HCM, expressing frustration with the speed compared to Hanoi, where friends seem to be receiving faster processing. Several comments highlight that only a few business days have passed since the application, stress the importance of patience given the holiday closures affecting processing times, and acknowledge that variations in processing speed between different locations are common.

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

Yeah, HCM seems slower lately. Hanoi’s been quicker for many. Fingers crossed your check comes through soon! Just hang tight, it’s normal for some places to take longer.

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Bruh 😅😅 patience is a virtue

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So 2 working days and you are complaining?

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I mean… you applied on the 2nd, and today is only the 5th plus it’s a holiday. Add the numerous applicants queuing. What are you expecting? It’s a 5-year visa you’re applying for. You might need to be a little patient.

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Anonymous participant 266 Huh ? I applied Dec.2 at 03:00am. Why would I make a post if I just applied yesterday haha I am being patient, just asking to see who else is experiencing HCM atm

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Anonymous participant Karen? 😂 You applied on the 2nd and today is a holiday. That’s literally only 2 business days. Show a little patience and maybe a bit less entitlement?!

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Anonymous participant 266 What entitlement are you on about Karen 🤣

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Anonymous participant None. With that impatience and mindset, you won’t survive long in Thailand. 👋

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Today is a Thai public holday and Thai embassy/consulate worldwide are closed which will delay your application...

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Anonymous participant 212 Yup, I am very aware of that & the business days. I was comparing to others posting about Hanoi during the same dates as me..:/

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I've been here since the 2nd , asked for proof of hotel flight , stamp, selfie outside hotel etc

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Anonymous participant 129 Ah cool we applied the same date, at least they started checking your documents & contacting you. Mines still pending or maybe it’s cause I provided all those extra documents they requested from you during my application submission already.

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DTV_Be*******

December 2 means it has only been 3 business days

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DTV_BegPecker And today is off 😅.

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DTV_BegPecker Yes, 1, 2, 3. Monday will be 4 🤞🏻

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