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Will leaving Vietnam after submitting a visa application, but before approval, cause issues?

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Will there be any problem if I leave Vietnam after submitting my visa application but before it is approved
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Leaving Vietnam after submitting a visa application but before it is approved can lead to problems. Many comments highlight that it may result in the cancellation of your application and loss of fees. The process is strict in Vietnam, and sudden requests for proof of residency or documentation can occur. While technically you can leave, doing so might jeopardize your application status.
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Tha****
Tha****
No, why?
Garry ******
Garry ******
You know what, yes please leave so your DTV application got nuked and you aint gonna go to thailand. You're probably gonna ruin it for others.
Dca *****
Dca *****
Benjamin *********
Benjamin *********
Yes.
James ********
James ********
@Benjamin ********
why did you say Yes?
Benjamin *********
Benjamin *********
@James *******
because thats the answer to the question
James ********
James ********
@Benjamin ********
My error... you are Correct 💯
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Just come and tell us what happens 🤣
Paul *********
Paul *********
Yes
Tore *********
Tore *********
Definitely a potential problem yes. Its a direct breach of the application.
MemorableCr***********
MemorableCr***********
Leaving before approved is your choice

Sudden request for proof if you still there in the country is their authority too and we hope they do this for everyone of you who like to play this stupid games and not show a single respect to the preset ruels , which everyone knows before apply.

Trying to get 5 years visa and you don't want to stay few days to wait the result !!!
James ********
James ********
DON'T LEAVE VIETNAM UNTIL YOU HAVE THE DECISION ABOUT YOUR DTV VISA APPLICATION... PERIOD 🩸
James ********
James ********
Pardon me for the use of CAPS in my reply...but the answer to your question is important... DON'T LEAVE VIETNAM.
Dca *****
Dca *****
Allan **************
Allan **************
Yes you can leave they can't stop you. But you may have a problem with your visa application 🤔 But of course you can leave anytime you want up to you.
Bob **********
Bob **********
What happens if they ask for copies of every page in your passport cancelled that’s what
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
So you didn't like the answer you got four hours ago for the same question?
Tod *********
Tod *********
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
Vietnam is very strict and consistent about proof of location. At some point during the process they will ask to see every page of your passport and a dated timestamped selfie/receipt or similar.
Sabine *********
Sabine *********
@Wannikea ********
Hanoi or Ho-Chi-Minh-City?
James ********
James ********
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
yes the embassy will stop processing your application
Greg ********
Greg ********
If they find out it is very well possible they cancel your application and you lose your fee.

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