Vietnam travel advice please (VISA)
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MartynSinclairParticipantI have a trip to Asia next week, which will now include Vietnam. This is my first visit for a couple years. I am looking for some advice on:
1. The online visa – can someone direct me to a reputable web site to apply on line for an entry visa
2. Previously it was necessary to book flights first then apply for the Visa. As this will be a last minute trip, am I able to apply for the Visa without having booked my flights (from BKK). I will only know 48 hour before hand if I need to go…At the point of applying for the Visa I will know my travel dates +/- 2 days…
Thanks
9 May 2016
at 16:56
rjhcambsParticipantWe have recently bought Vietnam visas using info from fco.gov travel. This will direct you to all relevant Vietnamese consulates and I guess this would include BKK. in London you can get same day visas. However we only needed visas because our visit was going to be over 15 days. The rules changed last year so that for less than 15 days you no longer need a visa. All info is on fco.gov and their link to Vietnam consulates.
9 May 2016
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MartynSinclairParticipantThanks, so its just an airline ticket + nothing else. No more green sticky labels in passport?
9 May 2016
at 18:16
Tramor01ParticipantHi Martin
I spend a lot of time in Vietnam.for work
It depends on when you are going to be there – Up until June 30th UK citizens don’t need a visa for entry into VN – so long as the visit is for less than 15 daysIt has yet to be decided what happens post June 30th – I’m currently in limbo as I’m due to fly to Hanoi on July 2nd so currently waiting to see if I need to start getting visas again
9 May 2016
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SteptoeParticipantIt is true you currently do not need a visa.
However, if you leave Vietnam and then try to renter within 1 month then you will need a visa
My last trip to Vietnam was last month. My first entry, no visa was required. I then spent three days in Cambodia. When I then reentered Vietnam I needed a visa because of the second entry within a monthHope this helps
9 May 2016
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SwissdiverParticipantFlying as well to Vietnam on July 2nd, but to Saigon. So highly interested in any latest development…
9 May 2016
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SwissdiverParticipantAs a Swiss, this is what it seems I have to do, currently:
http://www.vietnameseembassy.org/vietnam+visa.html9 May 2016
at 21:59
stevescootsParticipantAs others have posted UK holders do not need a Visa or Visa on arrival at the moment. I was there about 6 weeks ago and this is how it was, just go to the immigration counter as normal. I will also be going back end of May to Hanoi and HCM
10 May 2016
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goalie11ParticipantI can also confirm what has been said before, particularly the points on; 15 days for UK passport holders; potential June 30th cut off date; returning within one month; and the visa booths.
I travelled through Saigon four weeks ago and no visa required. It was a painless exercise, off the Etihad flight, through immigration and had my luggage waiting for me in baggage reclaim area all within 20 minutes.
10 May 2016
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AsiaChadParticipantAs others have mentioned. UK passport holders can enter for 15 days, but you need to remain out of the country for 30 days before entering again. Make sure you have a return ticket. Just arrive and go through immigration at Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)
10 May 2016
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