Visas To Enter Vietnam

@Aidan @OceanBeach   I tried to PM but unable too for some reason.  I am currently in An Long Dong Thap on a 90 day multiple entry visa and would like to get an extension before it runs out 12 March.  We plan to go back to Thailand on 7 March, and return couple months later.  I have been reading this string, and it kind of twisted and turned in a couple directions......my question is if I get an extension of current Visa, will I be able to travel back to Thailand and return on the extension, or just let it run out and apply on-line for another one for the return.   2) in case extension is in my best interest, where can I apply for it??, I understand Cao Lanh is the Tan Pho for our area now, or do I have to go to Saigon??   Thanx in advance.

Site has gotten a bit buggy, unable to edit my post - I plan to leave 7 March return in April, not a couple months.   Also the direct PM doesn't work anymore.  I don't like jumping in on someone's thread..........Tim

@Aidan @OceanBeach I tried to PM but unable too for some reason. I am currently in An Long Dong Thap on a 90 day multiple entry visa and would like to get an extension before it runs out 12 March. We plan to go back to Thailand on 7 March, and return couple months later. I have been reading this string, and it kind of twisted and turned in a couple directions......my question is if I get an extension of current Visa, will I be able to travel back to Thailand and return on the extension, or just let it run out and apply on-line for another one for the return. 2) in case extension is in my best interest, where can I apply for it??, I understand Cao Lanh is the Tan Pho for our area now, or do I have to go to Saigon?? Thanx in advance. - @tunnelrat69

Absolutely no extensions.

You either exit the country and then apply for a new visa which can take up to a week to get approved, or you contact a visa agent before you leave and they arrange to get you an expedited return into the country within 2 to 4 hours after exiting.

@OceanBeach92107

Thanx a lot, figured that, hopefully Vietnam Immigration folks will come to their senses and re-establish a longer visa for us 'retired' folks that are not married to a Vietnamese.......No matter, we plan to be in Thailand at least a month then return.....I can get another 90day Multiple there.  Cheers

@OceanBeach92107
Thanx a lot, figured that, hopefully Vietnam Immigration folks will come to their senses and re-establish a longer visa for us 'retired' folks that are not married to a Vietnamese.......No matter, we plan to be in Thailand at least a month then return.....I can get another 90day Multiple there. Cheers - @tunnelrat69

They welcome retired foreigners who also invest here.

Hello all,

Does anyone know the difference and clarify my question below:

VN has visa exemption with many countries mostly west, let's say UK national for example.

I have also looked on VN Gov sites, the logic is if no visa is required then those nationals  would arrive at the airport get a entry stamp, stay the allowed number of days (45 days) and leave get an Exit stamp.

However, nowadays MOST countries even without visa need to have a "Arrival Card" filled either online or print out fill in all info and hand over to immigration officer on Arrival; has anyone see the ARRIVAL CARD?? Where can you get the ARRIVAL CARD?

All gov sites, official agents site and travel agent sites direct me to E-VISA form, I do not need a visa and not to pay for a visa so Where is the Arrival Card?   

Has anyone been Thailand, it was a real ONLINE Arrival card (on gov site) it is a RE-Writable PDF to fill in almost instantly it land as approved in your email inbox, put it on your phone, arrive in BKK airport, show it to Immi officer you get a stamp for your 60 days, that was it.

btw, the form of VN e-visa has to be printed out or do it at the long queue at the airport, you have to have photographs stick on the form. 

sorry it is long, so I will ask again: has anyone see the ARRIVAL CARD?? Where can you get the ARRIVAL CARD?

Thanks

Hello all,
Does anyone know the difference and clarify my question below:
VN has visa exemption with many countries mostly west, let's say UK national for example.
I have also looked on VN Gov sites, the logic is if no visa is required then those nationals would arrive at the airport get a entry stamp, stay the allowed number of days (45 days) and leave get an Exit stamp.
However, nowadays MOST countries even without visa need to have a "Arrival Card" filled either online or print out fill in all info and hand over to immigration officer on Arrival; has anyone see the ARRIVAL CARD?? Where can you get the ARRIVAL CARD?

There is no "Arrival Card" formality when entering Vietnam.

All gov sites, official agents site and travel agent sites direct me to E-VISA form, I do not need a visa and not to pay for a visa so Where is the Arrival Card? 

If your expat.com profile is correct, as a citizen of South Africa you are not eligible for visa-exempt entry.

If your profile is incorrect, please amend it and let us know.

Has anyone been Thailand, it was a real ONLINE Arrival card (on gov site) it is a RE-Writable PDF to fill in almost instantly it land as approved in your email inbox, put it on your phone, arrive in BKK airport, show it to Immi officer you get a stamp for your 60 days, that was it.

Not applicable to Vietnam.

btw, the form of VN e-visa has to be printed out or do it at the long queue at the airport, you have to have photographs stick on the form.

Reports from multiple members is that presentation of a digital copy of your approved eVisa is being accepted at international entry/exit points. Once an individual's eVisa application has been approved, it is sufficient to save the eVisa to one's phone/tablet/laptop and show it to the Customs officer upon entry.

There is no requirement to present physical photographs.

sorry it is long, so I will ask again: has anyone see the ARRIVAL CARD?? Where can you get the ARRIVAL CARD?
Thanks - @peaceatwood

There is no "ARRIVAL CARD", ergo, you cannot get one.

Hope that helps

I am dual national

thanks

@peaceatwood

You're welcome.

If you will be arriving via air, your airline will (may?) provide you with an NA1 card to complete in-flight. It is a simple customs declaration form, though reports are that this form is no longer used. It is not required for entry via land/sea.

Infographic for visitors looking for information on Visa-Exempt countries.

source: myvietnamvisadotcom

There's something not right about the infographic shown above. Missing is the UK and its 45 day visa free entry.

A thorough and UTD list can be found here. (Link, Vietnam-visaDOTcom)

There's something not right about the infographic shown above. Missing is the UK and its 45 day visa free entry.A thorough and UTD list can be found here. (Link, Vietnam-visaDOTcom) - @Aidan in HCMC

SOURCE

https://www.vietnam-visa.com/vietnam-visa-exemption/

@Aidan in HCMC

Thanks for all the above

Updated list of eVisa entry/exit points

Electronic visas can only be used for entry and exit through border gates that are on the list approved by the Government of Viet Nam.

I . List of land border gates

1. Bo Y international border gate, Kon Tum province.

2. Cha Lo international border gate, Quang Binh province.

3. Cau Treo international border gate, Ha Tinh province.

4. Huu Nghi international border gate, Lang Son province.

5. Ha Tien international border gate, Kien Giang province.

6. Lao Bao international border gate, Quang Tri province.

7. Lao Cai international border gate, Lao Cai province.

8. La Lay international border gate, Quang Tri province.

9. Moc Bai international border gate, Tay Ninh province.

10. Mong Cai international border gate, Quang Ninh province.

11. Nam Can international border gate, Nghe An province.

12. Na Meo international border gate, Thanh Hoa province.

13. Vinh Xuong international land and river border gate, An Giang province.

14. Tinh Bien international border gate, An Giang province.

15. Tay Trang international border gate, Dien Bien province.

16. Xa Mat international border gate, Tay Ninh province.

17. Dong Dang international border gate, Lang Son province

18. Tra Linh international border gate, Cao Bang province

19. Thanh Thuy international border gate, Tuyen Quang province

20. Lao Cai international border gate (Railway), Lao Cai province

21. Long Sap international border gate, Son La province

22. Nam Giang international border gate, Da Nang province

23. Le Thanh international border gate, Gia Lai province

24. Tan Nam international border gate, Tay Ninh province

25. Binh Hiep international border gate, Tay Ninh province

26. Thuong Phuoc international border gate, Dong Thap province

27. Dinh Ba international border gate, Dong Thap province

II . List of air border gates

1. Cat Bi Airport Border Gate.

2. Cam Ranh Airport Border Gate.

3. Can Tho Airport Border Gate.

4. Da Nang Airport Border Gate.

5. Noi Bai Airport Border Gate.

6. Phu Quoc Airport Border Gate.

7. Phu Bai Airport Border Gate.

8. Tan Son Nhat Airport Border Gate.

9. Van Don Airport Border Gate.

10. Tho Xuan Airport Border Gate.

11. Dong Hoi Airport Border Gate.

12. Phu Cat Airport Border Gate.

13. Lien Khuong Airport Border Gate.

14. Vinh Airport Border Gate

15. Chu Lai Airport Border Gate.

III . List of sea border gates

1. Chan May Port Border Gate, Thua Thien Hue Province.

2. Cam Pha Port Border Gate, Quang Ninh Province.

3. Da Nang Port Border Gate, Da Nang City.

4. Duong Dong Port Border Gate, Kien Giang Province.

5. Dung Quat Port Border Gate, Quang Ngai Province.

6. Hon Gai Port Border Gate, Quang Ninh Province.

7. Hai Phong Port Border Gate, Hai Phong City.

8. Nghi Son Port Border Gate, Thanh Hoa Province.

9. Nha Trang Port Border Gate, Khanh Hoa Province.

10. Quy Nhon port border gate, Binh Dinh province.

11. Ho Chi Minh City Port Border Gate, Ho Chi Minh City.

12. Vung Ang Port Border Gate, Ha Tinh Province.

13. Vung Tau Port Border Gate, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province.

14. Van Gia Port Border Gate, Quang Ninh province

15. Ninh Phuc Port Border Gate, Ninh Binh province

16. Diem Dien Port Border Gate, Hung Yen province

17. Hai Thinh Port Border Gate, Ninh Binh province

18. Ben Thuy Port Border Gate, Nghe An province

19. Sơn Duong Port Border Gate, Ha Tinh province

20. Gianh Port Border Gate, Quang Tri province

21. Hon La Port Border Gate, Quang Tri province

22. Cua Viet Port Border Gate, Quang Tri province

23. Thuan An Port Border Gate, Hue City

24. Ky Ha Port Border Gate, Da Nang province

25. Sa Ky Port Border Gate, Quang Ngai province

26. Ca Na Port Border Gate, Khanh Hoa province

27. Ninh Chu Port Border Gate, Khanh Hoa province

28. Phu Quy Port Border Gate, Lam Dong province

29. Dong Thap Port Border Gate, Dong Thap province

30. My Thoi Port Border Gate, An Giang province

31. Hon Chong Port Border Gate, An Giang province

32. An Thoi Port Border Gate, An Giang province

33. Ben Luc Port Border Gate, Tay Ninh province

34. Soai Riep - Hiep Phuoc Port Border Gate, Dong Thap province

35. Truong Long Hoa Port Border Gate, Vinh Long province

36. Nam Can Port Border Gate, Ca Mau province

37. Lien Huong Port Border Gate, Lam Dong province

38. Giao Long Port Border Gate, Vinh Long province

39. Vung Ro Port Border Gate, Dak Lak province

"Effective from April 15, all foreign nationals and overseas Vietnamese using visas to enter Vietnam through the airport (i.e. Tan Son Nhat) are required to complete an electronic declaration prior to immigration procedures." Link, vtv.vn

Complete the Pre-arrival Information Submission for Visitors, at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn

"Effective from April 15, all foreign nationals and overseas Vietnamese using visas to enter Vietnam through the airport (i.e. Tan Son Nhat) are required to complete an electronic declaration prior to immigration procedures." Link, vtv.vn
Complete the Pre-arrival Information Submission for Visitors, at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn - @Aidan in HCMC

Pretty sure those using a Visa EXEMPTION Certificates and visa-free entry for certain exempt countries are also required to fill out the form.

Basically anyone who isn't a Vietnamese citizen

@OceanBeach92107

United's travel-ready center just informed me of this requirement, so I came to expat.com to see if there was any more info.  There's a three-day window -- I have to wait a couple days before I am allowed to use the pre-arrival portal for my Saturday arrival.