I actually applied to HCM, but they're not answering the phone. Also, today is (business) day 5, so it's not overdue (yet), just want to 'remind' them of my application 😉

Anonymous participant thank you so much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

May I ask what you wrote in the email? (Or at least the gist of it)

No if you enter through HCM you have to apply to the HCM consulate. They want to see the stamp in your passport and a hotel booking so they can see where you entered the country. After applying you could travel to anywhere in the country. I don’t think they ever ask people in for interviews, but they can, in theory, which would require you to come back to the city you applied at.

As for which one is better, dunno, I applied in HCM and am still waiting. They say 5 business days (which is today for me), they didn’t ask for additional information, so hopefully I’ll get it today 🙌🏼

@Boki *******

not true, the application is processed by the local embassy/consular staff. When applying through the centralized system you have to say where (which embassy/consulate) you are applying and your application gets redirected to them.

You can enter from anywhere. Just be aware that the Cambodia (Poipet) border is notorious, there was a post the other day from someone who was not let in there on a DTV, you can find the whole story in this group

@Henrik ****

why would this be the busiest time for visas?

When you intend (want) to travel to Thailand (so next week, in two weeks, whenever you were planning on traveling)

May I ask when you applied and when they asked for the additional information? I’m also in HCMC waiting for the visa (soft power) but they haven’t asked for any additional info)

Would help if you told us on what basis (workation, soft power, etc) you will apply and where (which embassy/consulate) as requirements differ