hello, so I applied for the DTV seven days ago in Hanoi and havent heard back. I have a flight for tomorrow to Korea. Do I have to remain in Vietnam while my visa is processing or can I leave. Also how would i get the visa sticker on my passport?

Hello, I could use some advice for how long it has took people previously to be approved for DTV in Ho Chi Minh.

I applied 27th August and recieved further document requests on 29th September. I’m aware Monday & Tuesday were Vietnam public holidays, but my flight is booked to Bangkok Friday morning.

I can change it for free but not sure how far in advance to change it until. Any advice would be appreciated thanks

I am planning to apply for DTV visa in Ho Chi Minh City. Is it okay if I enter Vietnam from Da Nang Airport and the address is in Da Nang city?

Hello 👋

I sent all the DTV forms in HANOI on 22 July 2025.

Its been more than 2 weeks, and I need to leave Vietnam soon.

Is it normal ?

should I send an email to check the status ? If so to what address ?

I’m getting a brainbleed: ‘Homeadress’ is my adress in my original country or the adress in Vietnam(where I’m doing the application from)?

DTV approved in HCM 🇻🇳 (2 business days)

Applied on Sunday

Approved on Tuesday.

Thank you everyone who shared experience & info. It have really helped me apply smoothly and get approved.

I truly appreciate your support and advice!

Edited: Thanks all for your sharing your experience. The entry went well for me too and was not for the returns ticketed:)

I’m flying to Ho Chi Min for DTV application. I haven’t bought the returned ticket to Thailand as I want to buy it after my visa has been granted.

Would there be any issue at the immigration (Ho Chi Min?

Thanks for sharing your experience.

In May 2025, I intentionally let my O retirement visa lapse. I was and am overseas so there was no overstay. I intend to go to Thailand for one week.

Should I expect any issues at the airport? Can I request a 7 day stamp? I don't want the IO to think that I am attempting to stay without the " proper" visa.

DTV Approved today in Hanoi for digital nomad/remote working. Thank you Tod Daniels for answering some of my questions🙏🏾.

My experience: applied in Laos 6 months ago and wasn’t aware at the time about having the funds in your account for at least 3 months. After a long and terrible bus ride to Laos from Chiang mai, was denied in a few seconds in Laos and window slammed in my face 😂. From there I waited 6 months and let my funds sit. Arrived in Hanoi May 14 and applied 14th. 15th recieved email requesting additional documents: (image of page in passport showing stamp into Vietnam and documents showing company’s business registration. Went to the embassy in Hanoi to try to give them an additional document I forgot to attach on the visa website but offices were closed 15-19th. During those day status was pending approval. Approved today 22nd. Fast turnaround. Their website when uploading documents isn’t the best, spent a full day trying to find the best way to compile my PDFs together and converting them into jpgs, and making sure everything was in order and clear before submitting application. Provided previous most recent bank statements going back 6 months (excluding transaction details). Only the important information: beginning and ending balances of each month. Signed employment contracts (forgot to attach the page of my contract that laid out the details of my work so I only submitted the agreement pages. Signed lease agreement of my condo in Thailand. Had many other documents prepared in a folder in case I was asked for interview, I recommend this, but was not necessary in my case. Thanks for everyone sharing their experience in this group has helped with my experience. Good luck everyone

Urgent ...

Has anyone received this before?

I have given them the receipt on Airbnb and the proof of stay from the Hotel.

I'm not sure what they are asking .. 🥲