South African gf got approved in Hanoi for workcation as an independent contractor.

Application submission: 6/3

Changed to pending approval: 6/5

Approved: 6/13

8 business days total, 6 from status changing to pending approval. No extra documents requested.

She submitted the following:

Proof of location: visa stamp into VN. Hotel booking. Selfie at hotel. VN evisa

Financials: 3 months of statement. 500K ending balance only for 1 month(most recent)

Employment proof:

-Cover letter explaining her work as an independent contractor as well as having her own small business.

-Letter from her boss with approval to work remote

-business registration documents of her boss’ company.

-Portfolio of clients she works with

-4 recent pay slips

-Screen shots of her business

-5 invoices and 5 payment confirmations of her customers.

When applying for the DTV online it asks for my first name and last name. From traveling in the past, I understand that for some countries you need to put both your first and middle name in the first name space. I’m trying to figure out if I need to do that for this visa application. Also if I do put my first and middle name in the first name space, it doesn’t allow me to put a space in between the names. Will this be an issue?

I’m hoping to hear from somebody who has already been granted the visa, who has a first and middle name, and applyed with a United States passport. What did you do and were there any issues?

Also, do they require a specific amount of income each month to grant you the visa or is it just a lump sum you need in savings?

I work as an independent contractor. I’d also appreciate any advice on how to apply when I both have my own buisness and also work for outside companies?

Thanks!