I wanted to share feedback from HCMC.

I decided not to apply for a DTV after reading posts here that it was getting more difficult, and instead applied for a 60day tourist visa which is supposed to take 5 business days to process.

Today (day 10) they sent 4 emails requesting:

1. Proof I was still in the city from the time I submitted my application. They specifically asked for a selfie with a time and date. I bought today’s newspaper and stood in the market and took the photo.

2. Flight bookings to Bangkok from HCM- I bought 2 flights- one for this week and one for next week.

3. Updated hotel invoice with today’s date showing where I was staying in HCM

4. Flight out of Bangkok at the end of my 60day visa.

Thought this may be helpful to anyone applying for any visa type in HCM.