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Can I obtain a Thai visa while on a border run in Vietnam?

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Sep 1, 2022

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Sean ***********

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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.

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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.

เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******

I thought they just announced they were doing visa extensions thru March 2023

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Veronika **********

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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.

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Edward **********

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May I ask where did you see this information from?

Is there a source? Thanks in advance!

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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!!

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Sonja *******

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from what I read it is pretty impossible to get a long-term visa for Vietnam. This is a bit of a downer

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Stuart *********

What passport do you hold?

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Riaan **********

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its a bilateral agreement, do Vietnam citizens also get visa-free entry into the US?

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Stuart *********

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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.

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yes, because UK does not want to give the same leeway to Vietnam citizens, BILATERAL, is the keyword

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Sean ***********

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@Stuart ********

sorry I should have mentioned that. USA

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Gary ******

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You’ll love Hanoi!

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Stuart *********

@Sean **********

ah ok. You’re aware you’d need an evisa to enter there?

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Frank-Steven ***********

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Curious. Is there no visa exemption for US passport holders? Cause for several European countries there is 15 days visa free entry into Vietnam.

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Stuart *********

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not for US passport holders.

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Stuart *********

Might have something to do with history. Who knows.

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Frank-Steven ***********

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Doubt it. Cause in some actual (and long term) visa categories they actually have it easier than European in Vietnam.

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Sean ***********

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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

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Brandon ************

I believe you need an appointment there. Check the consulate's website for their requirements.

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