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Can I obtain a Thai visa while on a border run in Vietnam?
Since covid extension is no more, I am going to be doing my first border run. I have never been to vietnam, so I was thinking of using this run as a holiday as well. I would like to get a thai visa while I'm in hanoi.
Is this all possible? Any recommendations or tips learned through experience that you guys could offer? Any random pitfalls that I might not be thinking of that I could prepare for?
If Vietnam really isnt a good place to do this, I am open to the other nearby countries. Basically, any advice is welcome. Thank you so much.
Is this all possible? Any recommendations or tips learned through experience that you guys could offer? Any random pitfalls that I might not be thinking of that I could prepare for?
If Vietnam really isnt a good place to do this, I am open to the other nearby countries. Basically, any advice is welcome. Thank you so much.
Answer summary
The user is planning their first border run to Vietnam for a holiday and to obtain a Thai visa. They seek advice on the possibility of getting a Thai visa in Hanoi, recommendations for the trip, potential pitfalls, and whether Vietnam is a suitable option for this purpose. Comments suggest checking the consulate's requirements, the friendliness of Vietnam, and recent updates on Thai visa extensions.
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I thought they just announced they were doing visa extensions thru March 2023
Veronika **********
@เอ็ดเวิร์ด ******
isn't it the one saying that they'll prolong the period of visa exemption from 30days to 45? If so, that's a different story.
Edward **********
@เอ็ดเวิร์ด ******
May I ask where did you see this information from? Is there a source? Thanks in advance!
Nick ****************
Once you spend a few days in Vietnam you will be thinking why the guck do I need a Thai visa!! Wonderful friendly place with none of the stupid rules and regulations and most of them speak English as well!!
Sonja *******
@Nick ***************
from what I read it is pretty impossible to get a long-term visa for Vietnam. This is a bit of a downerStuart *********
What passport do you hold?
Riaan **********
@Stuart ********
its a bilateral agreement, do Vietnam citizens also get visa-free entry into the US?Stuart *********
@Riaan *********
That I don’t know. I do know that UK citizens get 15 days visa free entry into Vietnam. I suspect that doesn’t work the other way around.Riaan **********
@Stuart ********
yes, because UK does not want to give the same leeway to Vietnam citizens, BILATERAL, is the keyword
Sean ***********
OP@Stuart ********
sorry I should have mentioned that. USA
Gary ******
@Sean **********
You’ll love Hanoi!Stuart *********
@Sean **********
ah ok. You’re aware you’d need an evisa to enter there?Frank-Steven ***********
@Stuart ********
Doubt it. Cause in some actual (and long term) visa categories they actually have it easier than European in Vietnam.Stuart *********
Might have something to do with history. Who knows.
Stuart *********
@Frank-Steven **********
not for US passport holders.Frank-Steven ***********
@Stuart ********
Curious. Is there no visa exemption for US passport holders? Cause for several European countries there is 15 days visa free entry into Vietnam.Sean ***********
OP@Stuart ********
yeah some friends who were going to do it this week learned this the hard way. One of the reasons I decided to make this post
Brandon ************
I believe you need an appointment there. Check the consulate's website for their requirements.
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