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Why is there a delay in visa approvals in Hanoi?
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Dec 5, 2025
5 months ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnyone else been waiting for a long time in Hanoi. I was told many applicants got approvals within 5 〜8working days in Hanoi. But it seems it may take longer than that. The wait is killing me
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The discussion revolves around the varying wait times for visa approvals in Hanoi, with some applicants experiencing delays beyond the expected 5 to 8 working days. Comments from users indicate mixed experiences, with some having received quick approvals while others have faced extended waiting periods sometimes exacerbated by holidays. This highlights the unpredictability of visa processing times and the shared frustration among applicants.
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Anonymous ******************
Yeah, the wait can be brutal. Some people get lucky and it’s quick, but others face delays for no clear reason. Just hang in there and try to keep busy—hopefully, you’ll get that approval soon!
Andrew ********
Enjoy your time in Vietnam man
Anonymous ******************
Man up it comes when it comes unreal you people
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I’m waiting since November 18 in Tel Aviv embassy
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Mine took 10 working days
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 627 in Hanoi??
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Anonymous participant yuppp
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Patrik ***********
Im also waitong from hanoi. Status pending approval 2 days. Posted application last friday.
Carrie ****
My husband's application took a bit longer than usual due to a holiday. He submitted it on a Friday then the following Monday was a holiday. All in all, it took a total of 6 business days but seemed so long due to 2 weekends + 1 holiday.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Carrie ***
Right, I have not been requested any additional documents or anything. So I believe that it is still under processing pending approval. But the wait is just killing meCarrie ****
Anonymous participant they requested an additional document from my husband so his clock was reset back to 0. Like you, he was very anxious and impatient especially after everything changed to "pending approval" and he really wanted to leave Hanoi. He had to change his flight once due to needing more time in Hanoi than he originally anticipated.
I hope you get your approval soon!
I hope you get your approval soon!
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Applied Monday was approved on Friday in Hanoi for me
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 119 That`s what I was expecting for my application.
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DTV_Be*******
What day did you apply? What time did you apply? Nationality?
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4 days documents still “pending document check” in HCM..how many days till your status changed ?
Authentic**********
Participante anónimo 790 When I applied in HCM in October, it took 14 business days (just over 3 weeks total there) to process.
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