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Why was my visa application rejected so quickly and how can I improve my chances if I resubmit?

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Aug 21, 2025

8 months ago

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

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I submitted my application to Hanoi on August 18th, but received a rejection on the 20th. I was working remotely, and all the documents were in order. Why was it rejected in just 2 days? If I change my soft skills documents and submit them again, will I have a chance? Do you have any reliable agents to recommend? I am in Vietnam now.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user reported a rapid rejection of their visa application submitted in Hanoi, experiencing frustration over the lack of specified reasons for the rejection despite having complete documents. The conversation highlights potential missing documentation such as proof of work and travel details, along with a mention of arbitrary rejections affecting applicants from certain countries. Suggestions include changing the documents and utilizing the services of a reliable visa agency for resubmission.

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This is crazy...you can appeal yes!!!

8 months ago

Jaleen *******

Same rejection here in Jakarta. Soft power, the status showed pending approval without document requests and received a rejection nonetheless hours thereafter. They are arbitrarily rejecting Chinese applicants regardless of embassies unless there is a good reason not to. 😢

8 months ago

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

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@Jaleen ******

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8 months ago

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

Nick ******

Just go the 'easy' way and contact ISSA Compass visa agency. I don't work for them, but they've been super helpful for me to obtain my DTV, 2 months ago. From Hanoi as well, but using Soft Power (Cooking school).

8 months ago

Angela *********

@Nick *****

how much money is the cooking? How many weeks do you go to it? What location? Thanks so much.

8 months ago

Nick ******

@Angela ********

I paid 15k THB for their 6-month course. I go there just once a month, this won't make me become a 'chef', obviously, but it's fun nonetheless, and it got me the DTV anyway.

8 months ago

Angela *********

@Nick *****

what location? Chang Mai? I want my daughter to do the DTV cooking school option.

8 months ago

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Angela *********

Sanjib ******

Are you a Vietnamese? If not, which country are you from?

8 months ago

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

@Sanjib *****

Seems like OP is Chinese. I wondered if approvals is hardening because of folks applying not from their country of nationality?

8 months ago

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Derek *****

Did you include a letter addressed to Hanoi Consulate that says you can work from Thailand, even if you’re freelancer.

And did you include Vietnam boarding pass, hotel rental proof, image of you at the hotel with timestamp.

These are almost always requested for

8 months ago

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

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@Derek ****

8 months ago

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

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@Derek ****

Yes, I provided them all.

8 months ago

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Wannikea *********

Please don't say all the documents were in order without listing exactly what documents you supplied and what the document said. Piece by piece describe what every document you supplied contained.

8 months ago

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Wannikea *********

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