Hello, I’ve applied for the workation DTV at Hanoi on the 6 April. 8 April, it went from pending documents check to pending approval. Since then, nothing. Is this normal ? Should i contact them or still wait ? I’m asking because I’ve sent other getting the approval at Hanoi in 4,5 days. Thanks

Realistically, given that I submitted my application last Friday (the 4th of April) before the HCMC consulate opened in the morning.

That the first day doesn't count towards the business days for processing. Plus, that there's a bank holiday today and there's two more a minimum based on the HCMC's consulate holiday schedule for Songkran for the 14th and 15th.

I'm not likely to have my DTV processed until the latter half of the week of the 14th-18th?

😂 I feel like in hindsight, I should had done everything I could to try to get my application in sooner.

🤞 I don't want to sound like a downer, but I want to be realistic with the timing of things.

Please be advised that these are the closure dates where immigration offices around the country will be closed (other than weekends).

Monday 7th - substitute for Chakri Day

Monday 14th - Songkran holiday

Tuesday 15th - Songkran holiday

Wednesday 16th - Songkran holiday

This means immigration offices will be closed after Friday 11th and will re-open on Thursday 17th.

On Thursday 17th many offices will be absolutely hectic after a 5 day closure period. Try avoiding them if you possibly can.

If you have a stamp that expires during these closure days then go on the next open day to get your extension. You won't get fined but will get a stamp in Thai saying 'overstay x days fine waived due to closure'.

Airports and land borders are not affected and will be open normal hours.

Plan accordingly.

Was just looking at flights to USA and back- second week of March to first week of April, and they are double what I usually pay. Is there something going on that is driving the price spike?

Is 2 weeks enough to submit online, wait for hubby's approval then submit mine..in Hanoi?

Can anyone comfirm if immigration border control services are open this coming holiday, Monday 12th of August, for in and out stamps?

Is today Friday 10th a Thai holiday? I was going to change address on my Thai driving license.

Tomorrow 1st May is “Labour Day”. A holiday for many but it is not a holiday for government offices. Immigration offices around the country will be open as normal.

US passport here 30 days exempt in Chiang Mai. I want to extend my stay at the Central Festival office. My hotel says I should wait until later on in my 30, but would like to do it ASAP. Thanks

Hi just a quick enquiry.. on uk passport And currently on the 60 day tourist visa.. when I extended 30day exempt stamp it was at laksi square, is it also there for the 60 day visa? And are there any Thai holidays on 7th and 8th December?

If it expires on the 9th which is a Saturday.. can I go the following Monday? Or best to go before? Thanks 🙏🏼