At the embassy in Hanoi this morning the woman at the counter said I have been in Thailand a long time, and my visa will have to be approved by her boss and I’ll need to come back tomorrow.

I’m aware this is standard procedure - could she be trying to scare me? I know there’s a risk I won’t get the visa either.

If I don’t, can I try to fly into CNX and get a 30 day exempt if I have a denied visa or will I be denied without question?

UPDATE: got the visa :)