HCMC Vietnam question.

( apologies in advance if the answers to my questions are obvious. I don't see a consolidated answer on here , so was hoping for a response from someone with firsit hand experience )

I live in Thailand but work all over Asia so quite hard to tie down exact dates, but of course will make it work.

I read that people are are applying online for the HCMC and waiting 2 weeks for an appointment.

1. Is the 2 weeks a minimum ? Set in stone ?

2. Can you select a range of dates for your appointment?

3. Can I only apply once inside Vietnamto lock in the appointment. I'm aware that proof of arrival are required. I'm just not sure that is needed at the start.

I will be providing the following. My Thai address will be our family villa in wife's name.

1. Passport copies

2. Passport photos x 2

3. Latest wage slip. More available upon request.

4. 6 months bank statement. Latest balance of bank balance. More available upon request.

5. Letter from company, confirming my salary, length of employment and remote work ability.

6. Singapore Tax return. Showing taxes paid in full.

7. Proof of address in Thailand on bank statement.

Need to leave for a tourist visa. Am thinking KL is still friendly but you meed to book an appointmemt yes? Anyone know about Bali? Further yea but its on the list of things to do. Thanks

To get a visa at HCMC, they ask for proof of accommodation.

Is accomodation for the first 3 days accepted? Or do they want to see it for a longer period?

I'm currently on a family visa and have been for 3 years. Due to errors and miscalculation, I will not be able to extend this time as I will be out of the country working when is due for renewal. Will I be able to return on a 30 day visa exempt stamp? If yes, how many entries before I get pulled, if no, where is the best / easiest place to get a Non O multiple entry visa? I have been pulled by immigration once 4 years ago and told to get a visa, which I did but will this be recorded somewhere and cause a problem?

Is there a least-amount-of-hassle consulate near Thailand to apply for Non-B work visa? Perhaps Singapore, HK, Bali, Penang, or HCMC? Thanks for any advice.