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Jan 12, 2026
4 months ago
Hello guys.

I applied for tourist visa at the guangzhuo Thai embassy while I was in china on 16 December, until now it's still on pending approval. Are the Thai visa process taking this long. I tried calling the guangzhuo embassy no answer. Any advice I would appreciate
3 comments
Dec 17, 2025
4 months ago
What happens if a slow embassy doesn’t approve your DTV before the travel date?

Would I be allowed to enter Thailand on a Visa exemption and fly back out once it’s approved let’s say Vietnam and re enter on the DTV.

Is this allowed?
14 comments
Dec 5, 2025
5 months ago
Anyone 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
28 comments
Oct 28, 2025
6 months ago
Dylan ********
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I applied for a non-O visa from USA over a month ago. My flight is next week. I’m starting to worry. Evisa site says documents have been reviewed and it’s “pending approval”. Just emailed them to find out what’s going on. Is this normal? 
45 comments
Oct 14, 2025
7 months ago
Adil *******
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Hi all currently in HCMC and applied for my DTV on the 6th of October. Still not heard anything back yet and I am using an agent (ISSA Compass) so unable to chase direct. Anyone applied at the same time been approved?

Thanks
17 comments
Jun 12, 2025
a year ago
Question:

Hey everyone, I’m currently in Hanoi waiting on my DTV (Soft Power – Muay Thai) to be approved. I submitted all my documents and paid the fee on June 4th, and as of June 6th, the application is marked as pending approval.

I know things likely slowed down because of the public holidays and a backlog, but it still feels like it’s taking a while. I’m aware the embassy doesn’t respond to emails, but has anyone had any luck going there in person to check on the status or get an idea of how much longer it might take?

Hanoi’s been great, but I’m more than ready to get back to Thailand. Appreciate any advice—thanks in advance!
40 comments
May 20, 2025
a year ago
Yoo ****
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Edit- just got approved now 20th May

Is anyone recently still stuck in Hanoi waiting for a DTV visa after 5 working days? I applied on 12 May. Still having pending approval status.
17 comments
May 20, 2025
a year ago
Mike ****
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HCMC DTV applied 7th of May, it's now the 20th and pending approval.

Should I fly to Hanoi and submit an additional application?

What happens if my vietnam visa ends? Does my DTV application automatically expire?

Cheers for the help.
12 comments
May 17, 2025
a year ago
Mike ****
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Applied 7th, pending approval 13th. Still no updated.

Same as my friend but he did trigger document check then resubmitted.
9 comments
Jan 8, 2025
a year ago
Miguel *******
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I applied online for the DTV. Status has changed to pending approval after a few days and has been like that for a little over 2 weeks. Has this happened to anyone as well? I’m asking because my flight date is coming up and I’m worried the process won’t be finish on time
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