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Jan 18, 2026
3 months ago
Hi, so I was planning to do the Workcation category but I need to transfer a large sum of money into my account to get it to 500k. Apparently Vietnam is okay with just a 1 month statement if I understand correctly. But, when they see a large transfer a couple weeks before application time is that fine?
11 comments
Jan 15, 2026
4 months ago
Approved in HCMC but warning, dont do it there unless you are ready for 2 rounds of additional documents included payslips from a decade ago and tranlated taxes from tranlation agencies. Do not recommend.
15 comments
Nov 3, 2025
6 months ago
Charles *******
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DTV Visa Rejected - No Reason!

Applied HCMC (cooking) on the 16th, just rejected today.

Everything was 100% correct according to the agency.

Da Nang, Vietnam, you're now officially my new home - May we grow old & wise together 😁 Good luck to everyone else!
19 comments
Oct 9, 2025
7 months ago
Hi, everyone.

Has anyone applied to the Ho Chi Minh Embassy on Monday, September 29th, and received approval?

My status changed to Pending Approval on Tuesday (September 30th) without any request, but it has remained that way until today.

If anyone applied and was approved on September 29th, please share your story. Thank you in advance.
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Jun 6, 2025
a year ago
HANOI, VIETNAM 🇻🇳

Has anyone had their Visa approved by the embassy in Hanoi over the weekend?

I know processing does occur over the weekend even though the embassy is not open to the public. Just wondering if there’s been any success stories of Approvals being granted over the weekend?

Currently pending approval and must extend my hotel stay. Not stressful at all 😅

Thanks in advance for any relevant experiences shared. 🙏
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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.
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May 14, 2025
a year ago
Amber *******
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Hi all - I was supposed to be going to Hanoi today to submit my DTV application but delayed last minute because, thanks to the incessant rain in Bangkok, my passport got wet and the ink from one of my stamps has ran through to the next page.

I've previously been denied entry to Vietnam because my photo page was damaged...has anyone got any experienced with smudgey stamps like this?

Thanks!
39 comments
Mar 2, 2025
a year ago
Just got rejected in Hanoi 🤣 Workation path

Provided everything they asked for, have no idea why they didn't like me :(

Maybe because I showed them 500k THB on my Thai bank account? Or that I put 500k there just 2 days before application

But the proof of income that I showed them was from my home country bank. Have all documents, etc. no idea

Will try to apply again in Jakarta LOL
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