Hi Everyone!

Can anyone share some suggestions or experiences about applying for the DTV Soft Power Visa under the Muay Thai program in Hanoi?

Did you include any work-related documents in your application?

I submitted mine on the 3/11 as others, but unfortunately, I received the email it was rejected on Today.

Here’s what I attached:

• Muay Thai enrollment documents

• My Vietnam stay information

• My financial bank statement

I’m wondering if the reason for the rejection was because I didn’t include any work-related documents.

Hi everyone I plan to apply for my visa in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday November 10 but I’m hearing the wait is long right now so I’m considering Hanoi instead If you’re in Vietnam which city is faster these days and any recent wait times or tips

Update - Got Approved on 03/11/2025

Hello.

I'm in bit of a tricky situation, I applied for a DTV Visa (Remote Worker) at the HCMC, Vietnam Embassy.

Now there was an additional document request and after that its been on "Pending Approval" since last monday.

Now problem is my vietnam visa expires on 5th November, now im hoping somehow miraculously it gets approved before my visa expires, but if not what is my best choice?

1) Overstay few days? And pay the fine

2) Fly back to another country and stay there

3) Do a visa run, go to laos and come back to vietnam with a new visa

Assume im not in vietnam, will my DTV visa get cancelled? (Or is that only if i enter thailand)

And yes i have tried emailing, messaging, calling the embassy regarding my situation few days ago but havent gotten a response yet.

Quick question:

going to Vietnam to apply for DTV, incase I want to stay in vietnam a bit longer after dtv approval,

what happens in that case?is possible ? And for how long? Thanks!

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!