@Tim **********

I prepared all the required documents and brought a photo to attach to the application form, which I’ll get directly from the consulate.

For the appointment, I just booked it through the link on their website and chose the earliest available date (on Monday). I didn't hear anything about needing to submit any forms two weeks before the appointment.

@Đặng ***

4x6 is fine nha 😁

@Đặng ***

😅 I don’t think it makes much difference, nor do I believe the Embassy or Consulate will be too concerned about whether you’re currently in Vietnam or not. Since I haven’t lived in Vietnam for a long time, I don’t have a long-term rental contract or recent bills paid in Vietnam. If you’re living in Vietnam, you can submit a recent utility bill or your rental contract for the "indicating current location" section (I submitted a hotel booking). That’s the only difference.

@Jessy *****

you can apply in Hong Kong instead

@Jessy *****

😅 where did you apply?

@Jessy *****

yeah they said the principal applicant’s account can also be used for dependents. 😁

@Jessy *****

for all 😁

@Chris ********

Thanks Chris 😊

@Chris ********

Yes, exactly. I work for a company outside of Vietnam, so I just printed out my contract for them. If you’re a freelancer, you can simply compile your contracts from the past 6 months. If you want to be extra thorough, you could also include your work history. That’s just my suggestion. They only requested one of these documents, and there’s no need to have the contract certified. 😊

@Chris ********

I’m a Vietnamese citizen, but since I don’t live in Vietnam, I applied as a foreigner. For the "document indicating current location" section, I submitted a hotel booking for where I’m staying. One person can submit the application on behalf of everyone, but each person still needs to fill out their own form, attach a photo, provide proof of relationship to the main applicant, and pay the $340 fee per person.