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Apr 4, 2025
9 days ago
Hello, I am going to apply for a DTV. I was wondering if the passport should still be at least 5 years valid or not? Also, is HMC better than Hanoi? Thank you very much for your help.
Mar 12, 2025
a month ago
Tammi *****
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Success in Hanoi - 3 business days!

Submitted: 07 March

Requested 2 docs: 07 March

Approved: 12 March

Submitted:

- 3 months bank statement

- Cover of what I do, why I will not be taking local employment

- Stamp in my passport that I'm in Vietnam

Thanks to all who have been patiently answering my questions (even in older threads)
Mar 2, 2025
a month ago
Hi everyone, I’m applying for DTV visa in Vietnam.

For the Business Registration document I’m taking a screenshot of a website in which is reported the name of the company, country, status, jurisdiction, company number, legal form, type of activity and director.

Is it enough?

Thank you for your help!
Feb 22, 2025
2 months ago
Sacha **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
DTV Approved in HCMC, Vietnam in 5 working days (workation) 🤝 Thank you all for your help.

Super fast process, no documents asked from the embassy.

Context: French digital entrepreneur

Ask me anything
Jan 28, 2025
3 months ago
Hello, I am currently in Hanoi awaiting DTV approval. I applied Jan 23, they requested more documents 24th which I uploaded. I've just learnt that the office is closed for Lunar New Year. I have a stamp for Vietnam that is only valid until Feb 6th. I am really hoping this is enough time, but will I need to go to Vietnam immigration to extend the stamp in case it's not?
Jan 17, 2025
3 months ago
Hi everyone.

I'll be finally going to hanoi for the DTV next week. I kept track of some earlier posts but just want to know how long does the whole DTV procedure in Hanoi take recently? Will 2 weeks be sufficient? I wanna have an estimate to book accommodations, don't want to fumble last minute. Thanks.
Jan 14, 2025
3 months ago
Robert *******
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Hi Everyone,

I'm planning to apply in HCMC under workcation. I work for a well known global company based in the US, the business is similar to Agoda. I'm looking for some advice regarding the necessary work documents. I’m concerned about the wording in my company letter regarding "work from home" arrangements. While it mentions working from home, it doesn’t explicitly state that I can work "remotely" but on my employee profile my location is shown as 'REMOTE-USA'.

Additionally, our HR team couldn’t provide a business registration certificate but directed me to the Secretary of State website for alternative documentation. Below is a list of the documents I plan to provide—do you think I might encounter any issues? Is there anything I should include or exclude? Thank you in advance.

1. The companies initial filing and our name change amendment form as a substitute for the business registration certificate.

2. A Work-from-Home Authorization Letter confirming that I am permitted to work from home in accordance with company policies.

3. An Employment Verification Letter confirming my full-time status, job title, and the date of my most recent paycheck.

4. A screenshot of my employee profile that shows the organization I work under, the team I belong to, my manager, hire date, my length of service, and my location listed as "REMOTE-USA".

5. Latest pay-slips (3 months).
Jan 14, 2025
3 months ago
Ron ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I would love to understand please. How critical is it to stay in Vietnam and wait for the dtv visa approval? If I leave before approval? Will this create problems?
Jan 8, 2025
3 months ago
Alistair **********
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Three days after submission, Ho Chi Minh authorities requested additional documents, including six months of bank statements (not just the balance), company profile information, proof of qualifications for the role, payslips, and more evidence of my current location. I provided a hotel booking, passport stamp into Vietnam, boarding card, and a selfie outside the hotel with the keycard.

Compiling the PDF under 3MB was tricky on my Mac. I dragged photos and screenshots into Pages, exported them as “good” quality, and combined individual PDFs using the Preview app. Fingers crossed for approval!

I had to extend my flight as approval by Friday seems unlikely. The fee to change was only 1500 baht. I’m considering heading to the beach instead of staying in Ho Chi Minh for another week, though they might still request an interview.
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