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Can a Dutch citizen visit Thailand and Vietnam with this itinerary without needing a visa?

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Dec 13, 2023
a year ago
Bert *********
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Hello,

As a Dutch citizen, could I visit Thailand for two weeks, then spend one week in Vietnam ( I will apply E-visa for Vietnam), and return for another two weeks in Thailand without any hassle?

I plan to fly from Chiang Mai to HCMC and purchase all tickets before takeoff. I will depart and return from Amsterdam.

Please let me know if I would need to apply for a Thai visa. Your advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Bert
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Bert, a Dutch citizen, inquires if he can visit Thailand for two weeks, travel to Vietnam for one week, and return to Thailand for an additional two weeks without needing a visa. Community responses indicate that he can enter Thailand without a visa under the visa exemption program for 30 days, provided he maintains a reasonable travel history. Furthermore, regarding Vietnam, it was clarified that Dutch citizens now require an E-visa for stays, despite some confusion regarding visa-free entry durations between different nationalities.
Simão ****************
I thought EU could stay in Vietnam visa free if less than 45 days

Anyway, I'd recommend you go to Bali or Kuala Lumpur instead, much better
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Gianpaolo ******
Really?Dutch citizen need a visa for Vietnam ? Italian citizens can stay up to 45 days?
a year ago
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Brian *********
You won't need a visa for Vietnam if less than 15 days
a year ago
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Andreas *********
@Brian ********
 wrong answer. Dutch citizens will not get a VOA anymore when arriving in Vietnam. They have to obtain an E-Visa for Vietnam which is good for 90 days
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Luc ************
Natuurlijk gaat dat.
a year ago
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Bert *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks all!
a year ago
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John *******
You are good to go
a year ago
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Martin *********
Absolutely
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John ******************
No problem at all. Enjoy your trip and stay safe.
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Lyndon ************
Yes no problem
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Duncanc **********
Yes
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Stuart *********
Yes your plans should have no issue as long as you don’t have an extensive history of previous visits to Thailand. You don’t need a visa, you’ll be stamped in for a visa exempt entry for 30 days on entry.
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Michael *********
@Stuart ********
 As a USA passport holder. I have visited Bangkok 7 times this year. The 8th trip is coming up. My travel plans are always laid out clearly. I always have return flight booking, reentry visa to Vietnam, paid hotel booking,. I have never deviated from my plans and have never stayed more than 5 days. Should I be prepared for problems because of "extensive history of previous vists"?
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Stuart *********
@Michael ********
 Not if they’re not back to back entries where the immigration may suspect you’re trying to stay (or work) on short term visas.
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Michael *********
@Stuart ********
 my last visit was over 2 months ago. Thank you fir your fast response.
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