Vietnam last minute. Any visa issues??

Spending2Much on 29/08/2017 - 20:23

Have just been told I have 14-16 days with no work from 1st Sept, so I wanted to bring my Vietnam trip fwd to this time, instead of October I was looking at….

What are the visa issues and getting VOA/on the plane last minute, and turning up without accommodation booking???

Thanks in advance.

Travel

Comments

  • Yttrium on 29/08/2017 - 20:27
    -4

    you need to arrange a visa in australia.

    there is no VOA

    • StarV on 29/08/2017 - 21:13

      There is visa on arrival at SGN airport before immigration

      • dizzle on 29/08/2017 - 21:45

        But you need to start the process before you arrive. I went through the embassy myself, but most VOA places need a couple of days to provide a letter to allow you to get VOA (as far as I remember)

        • Almost Banned on 29/08/2017 - 23:09
          +3

          I used vietnamvisapro.com and got my approval letter through within 24-48 hours after application with payment. It cost about US$6 from memory - and the letter came quite quickly, maybe the next day or so.
          Once you have the letter you just go to the arrivals visa office at SGN airport just before you go through immigration.
          You hand over your letter, your completed NA1, your passport and US$25 and wait.
          They will call you about 20 mins later (if you're lucky) and return your passport with a visa attached.
          Then you are good to go.

        • Spending2Much on 29/08/2017 - 23:34

          @blaircam:
          Thanks very much. Good info. Appreciated

        • Almost Banned on 11/09/2017 - 14:41
          +1

          @blaircam: Don't forget you need a passport photo with your NA1

  • scrimshaw on 29/08/2017 - 20:29
    +1

    https://visa.mofa.gov.vn/Homepage.aspx

    Vietnam's E-VISA. Select English on the top of the page to change language then press Fill Form.

    Starting from 2017 there is no Visa on Arrival. They have modernized and visa is applied online.

    • anzacpaul on 29/08/2017 - 21:36

      Have you used this service before? I didn't think it was available for Australia?

      • scrimshaw on 29/08/2017 - 21:53

        Never used it so I cannot clarify if it works for aussies. I went to Vietnam in 2013 and just paid 25 USD VISA on arrival.

    • bobbified on 29/08/2017 - 22:06
      +1

      Is it just me? Every time I look at or think about that link, I always see the word "mofo".

  • dasher86 on 29/08/2017 - 20:32
    +1

    Accommodation no problem.

    To get a VOA you need to get a letter - you can get these online for a fee - you can pay express.
    You will need to pay a stamp fee when you get to Vietnam.

  • Peck on 29/08/2017 - 20:47

    I agree with dasher86. It is cheapest option, and it is the option that I used to go with all of the time. Will save you - I forget - maybe $40, but will delay you at the VNam airport by maybe 1 hour. But it saves you time in Aust. sending passport/going to the Embassy twice. etc. Do not turn up without a visa/voa approval letter. Note you need USD.

    • Spending2Much on 29/08/2017 - 23:35

      Noted. Need to pay in USD only. Thanks.

      • Keen Bargain Hunter on 30/08/2017 - 15:05

        went to Vietnam in June… and you can pay in VND but it works out to be more expensive. But you need to ask them.

  • KaTst3R on 29/08/2017 - 20:57

    There are websites that does Vietnam Visa Express service. I have used one of the online websites before cost me about US$25 per person and the visa letter came out in 19 hours. If you dont pay for express, it takes 2-3 days. Assuming you are holding an Aussie passport.

    Try to book accommodations before you leave, it is not difficult just use booking.com or other sites. Then also book your private airport transfer to hotel, there are many websites that offer such service. Everything can be booked quickly these days.

    Bring some USD, you might need it.

    • John Kimble on 29/08/2017 - 21:33

      Remember not to fall for the fake Vietnam Visa websites!

      I haven't but a former work colleague did.

      • KaTst3R on 29/08/2017 - 21:39

        I dont think I could tell but I just used one website with HTTPS certificate. I was a little worried initially as it was my first trip to VN but it turned out well.

    • Peck on 30/08/2017 - 17:01

      $US25?? I think that the price has gone up, maybe 18 months ago.

  • Tasmaniac on 29/08/2017 - 21:15

    It takes literally 5 minutes to book a hotel. Book somewhere with free cancellation and cancel the day before.

    • Spending2Much on 29/08/2017 - 23:38
      +1

      Good idea. Probably over thinking that it might be an issue…..

  • Peck on 29/08/2017 - 21:38

    Lots of information previously on OZB. Use the search function

  • altomic on 29/08/2017 - 23:12

    I went to Vietnam in April and got my visa online. but can't see which site I got it from. it took less than 24 hours to get.

    • Spending2Much on 29/08/2017 - 23:40

      Good to know.
      Seems not to be to much of an issue…..
      Looks like it won't be the drama I imagined it could be.

  • bighead on 30/08/2017 - 08:00

    Would a Vietnam visa be needed for a 6hr stop over at the airport?

    • dasher86 on 30/08/2017 - 08:22

      if you want to get out of the airport most probably.

  • Peck on 30/08/2017 - 11:22

    I have used several co's for VOA.
    You may get deal slightly better but I found this co to be good.
    Note that VOA letter may list severeal people as they do a bulk application to V'nam Immigration. But that is not a problem.
    http://tuntravel.com/vietnam-visa-application.html
    If you have a UK passport (and thus do not qualify for Aust Parliament hehe) you can do short visit without a visa - I think 15 days

  • carwashhair on 13/09/2017 - 06:07

    Hey All, flying Singapore- Da Nang next month on Aus passport. Anyone know if Da Nang is equipped to deal with an e-visa/voa? Seems cheaper and less hassle than trudging to the embassy for a visa here.

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