I just got my visa couple of days ago in Hanoi. After pending approval if everything is ok you should have it in 3-5 business days. In your case you are still withing this timeframe. If you dont hear by the end of the week go to the consulate and they will help you if you are in the are of course . Emails do not work in hanoi i tried that

You are missing the recommendation letters. You have to put clearly. YOU WONT ENGAGE IN LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND ALL YOUR MONEY IS COMING FROM ABROAD. is this your own company or you work for someone else

Definitely not true arrived yesterday at BKK around 4.30 pm this was my first entry. Coming from Saigon with my brand new visa. Worst part FORGOT THE PRINTOUT AT THE LOUNGE. I was ready for them to take me to secondary as again this was my fault. When i met the officer said NEW DTV VISA LOUND AND CLEAR and show her my phone with the pdf file . Did fingerprints and im good through december 5th …. So this was yesterday for me i think you just got really unlucky. Tourist numbers are down again for low season. They want us her brother otherwise they would not have this visa 🙏 good luck to everyone . Im really glad i dont have to do any border runs anymore and can call Bangkok for the next 5 years 🏡

@Em ******

if you mean the cost for the visa this varies by embassy. I thought you were talking about a cost to put your application together. I applied june 2nd in Hanoi and the price was 340 usd or 8.8 million vnd . I doubt this amount would have changed in a week.

@Arun **************

let me know if i can help with anything. Good luck 🙏

@Em ******

i did this myself. You only need an agency if you dont read this forum. If you are here and concentrate to the embassy you will be using all you need is a couple of days and you will know what they want. Hope this helps

@James *******

flying today to BKK thanks for thr heads up 🙏

@Julie ********

in Hanoi if you have everything in order i dont think they will trouble you with an interview . They are almost non-existent . But saigon is a different animal … they seem to me more strict on the location file. I think i saw someone that was requested to do selfies at different parts of the city just to prove he was there. If you want to go to the beach in danang i would just do it once you have your visa just to prevent problems . All the best

@Julie ********

all they need is proof you are staying in Hanoi. I would not send a reservation in Saigon and expect them to process it knowing the right embassy or closer one is Saigon. I read many reviews on the forum and saigon seems to be ALOT MORE STRICT and the interview seem like its involved in the process there

@Julie ********

i came to Hanoi and travel abit around the province. In theory they ask for proof of where you are staying once you send them that along with your application i dont think they really care where you go and do. But they can always ask for an interview but Hanoi does not require one if they are satisfied with your paperwork. Good luck 🙏