@Julien ***

Most embassies say you have to be in country when you apply. Many people try to argue that “applying” ends when you hit submit, when more likely “apply” covers the entire time from hitting submit to receiving a result. Several embassies have made it clearer that this is the case (Netherlands).

@Patrik ******

HoChiMinh timeframe is 5 business days. Phnom Penh is 10 business days. Each embassy has a set timeframe that they usually adhere to.

@Patrik ******

Take her with you :)

It can be in USD, but you will need to check the currency conversion used by that embassy/consulate, as it might be very different than what you expect. For example, when I convert on my phone, 500K baht equals 14.5k dollars. However, last I checked the LA consulate equates 500K baht as 17K dollar. Therefore if bank is in dollar, the LA consulate would require a minimum of 17K, not 14.5K

Some land borders are sketchy

@Patrik ******

Technically, you are supposed to stay in the country where you are applying, for the entire process. Many have disregarded this and gone back to Thailand while waiting, and have been fine. That being said, there is always the chance that they learn you have left, ask for an interview, etc. if they “catch” you, it will be canceled. Cambodia takes 10 business days. Since you don’t work in Thailand, why not just stay until visa is ready?

Dependent is only for spouse and your children. Not your mom.

It has been mentioned many times on this page that you can have two visas at once. Some have gotten away with it though. When immigration at the airport denied entry, did you have them cancel your tourist visa? If so, you could head back to Vietnam and apply for the DTV

@Andrew ******

- It depends on the embassy. Vietnam seems to complete 5-10 days, Cambodia 10 days, etc.

Anonymous participant doubt you are going to find another location that accepts it. Better to have whoever you was willing to “sponsor” you, have them transfer the money intro your account.