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Vietnam Visa On Arrival

Written byHoang Huy Doon 25 November 2013

Here is some useful information abour the Vietnamese visa on arrival...

You can apply for Vietnam visa at the embassy in your country or through a travel agency. Vietnam visa on arrival is very popular nowadays, that is best way to save your expense, time and be very easy to do. You just have to complete your details in the application form, submit it and pay the fees, then wait for 2 or 3days to get the letter of approval. You print out the letter and bring with you to Vietnam to get your visa on arrival Vietnam airport. However, Vietnam visa on arrival can be executed for enter Vietnam through International airports only (Tan Son Nhat airport in Saigon & Noi Bai airport in Hanoi).

Please, check with your respective travel agent on the entry requirements and remember that your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Visa may be refused without explanation to those the authorities consider a proscribed profession. It is also a good idea to carry 2-4 passport-sized photos with you when traveling to Vietnam, as sometimes, these are asked by Immigration officials. Those who travel overland from Cambodia will be crossing at Moc Bai border gate, from Laos at Lao Bao and Cau Treo border gates, from China at Hakau, Huu Nghi and Mong Cai border gates. You must ensure your visa specifies entry 'international border gates". Furthermore, you must have a "multiple entries" visa if you want to fly out from Hanoi or Saigon after your extension trip to Angkor Wat or Luangprabang.

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