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Do you get a free visa when traveling from Thailand to Vietnam?
Jun 17, 2024
2 years ago
Kevin ********
ORIGINAL POSTERIs it true that if you go to Vietnam 🇻🇳 from Thailand you get your visa for free?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation clarifies that visa requirements for Vietnam are primarily determined by nationality, not by the country of departure. Some nationalities receive visa exemptions, allowing them to enter Vietnam without a visa for a certain period, but this varies and does not imply that the visa is free for everyone. Particularly, British citizens can stay for 45 days visa-free, while other nationalities, such as Canadians, may not have the same privileges. It's recommended to check specific requirements according to one’s passport and to consult the Vietnam embassy information for the most accurate guidance.
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Ricky ********
Most if not all countries need a visa in advance for Vietnam.
Jon *****
@Ricky *******
No some countries get 45 days exemptReply to
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Carlo ******************
Yes they also give you 100K in cash...😂
Tosh *****************
@Carlo *****************
they increased it to 200 kReply to
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Antonio **********
Can't understand why portugueses need it when almost every western europe don't
Bart **************
It depends on your nationality if you get visa-free entry (which by the way is not the same as a free visa). And it has absolutely nothing to do where you travel from.
Jan **********
Citizens of 11 European countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Belarus, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, are exempted from a visa for a 45-day stay in Vietnam.
Stephen ***********
I got 30 day free last October. Now I don't think it's in effect yet but they are going to give a 60 visa for free to certain countries
Mike *******
Free for Brits to go in and out of Vietnam
Glen *******
What about Thai people coming to Australia what are the entry requirements??????
Kevin ******
Your visa status is dependent upon the passport you hold.
Chris *********************
Yes 45 days visa exempt for uk passport holders
Jørgen ********
Why not just look google for Voetnam Embassy and read about visas for Vietnam. It will take you less than 5 minutes.
In FB you probably get the right answer too, but you dont know which of the 100 answers is then one that is correct.
In FB you probably get the right answer too, but you dont know which of the 100 answers is then one that is correct.
Valère *************************
You can apply online. Keep in mind that you need to apply a few days before travelling as the approval can take up to 5 days.
The price is about 800 thb or €20.
When you're too late and need to apply for a 24hrs fast track, the price can go up to €250
The price is about 800 thb or €20.
When you're too late and need to apply for a 24hrs fast track, the price can go up to €250
Stephan ***********
@Valère ************************
Not all EU countries need a visa..."I. Visa Requirement
1. A visa is required to enter Vietnam unless it is exempted.
2. German nationals do not need a visa if:
- they will not stay in Vietnam for more than 45 days, including the arrival and departure days (a proof such as an onward or return ticket may be required at the border); and
- their passport is valid for at least six (06) months upon entry.
3. The visa-free stay of 45 days is recalculated with each entry, regardless of the last entry, which happened with or without a visa. A minimum period between the last exit and the visa-free entry is not required.
4. The regulations in points 2 and 3 also apply to nationals of France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, Russia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Belarus."
Valère *************************
@Stephan **********
I stand corrected and have edited my comment accordingly.Reply to
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Zeki ********
As an Australian citizen they wouldn't let me board the plane, you need to arrange visa before hand.
Vincent ***************
Only Phu Quoc in Vietnam is a visa free destination.
Jan **********
no.
Vincent ***************
@Jan *********
seems that you are right: "As of November 2023, regular passport holders of 26 countries DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam."Unfortunately i'm not from the listed countries I'm from Belgium.
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Frank **********
Yes, they give you a free coffee and foot massage too.
Peter *****************
Only those ASEAN countries.FOC
Jon *****
Michael ********
@Peter ****************
No thats very wrongReply to
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Windy *******
Many countries like
Germany gets 30 days
free. Look on the page
of Vietnam embassy in
your domestic country.
Sometimes they want
to see your return
ticket when entering
Vietnam.
Germany gets 30 days
free. Look on the page
of Vietnam embassy in
your domestic country.
Sometimes they want
to see your return
ticket when entering
Vietnam.
Jon *****
@Windy ******
German passports are given 45 days visa exemptKim *********
@Windy ******
Germany and many other countries don't get a free visa - they get in visa EXEMPT which means no visaReply to
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Ha ******
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%20Services/Visa%20Exemption/Pages/default.aspxYou can check your passport in the list for Vietnam visa exemptions.
It's not related where you depart.
Tony *********
Maybe if you had a thai Passport?
Kevin *********
No only the Thai's get it for free
Kevin *********
Yes I'll was get it mixed up with Laos sorry everyone
Chris *********************
@Kevin ********
I went last month got 45 days visa exempt on arrival FreeGraham ******
@Kevin ********
Not trueKevin *********
Sorry everyone I'll get it wrong
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Ian *******
No. Definitely not free
Graham ******
@Ian ******
It is for some, not allIan *******
@Graham *****
really? Learn something every day. ThanksReply to
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Stefani ********
Not for Canadians.
Michael ********
Brits get 45 days i think
Jason *********
@Michael *******
45 days visa free for Vietnam with a UK passport? Last time I was there is was only 14 days.Michael ********
@Jason ********
hate being one that says google it but if your UK citizen the goverment website is kept up to date.*******************************************************************
Jason *********
@Michael *******
Yeah, I looked it up after I commented. I was there a few years ago. Good to know.Reply to
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Michael ********
@Jason ********
yes they increased it, i was there 3 weeks ago. When were you last thereReply to
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Andi ***********
@Michael *******
Yeah they do. Just left HCMHMichael ********
@Andrew ********
yes i went there last month cannot say i was impressedAndi ***********
Michael Dawson it's much better than 10 yrs ago, the last time I went. Nicer places elsewhere though in Vietnam
Michael ********
@Andrew ********
Yes i am bit spoilt went to Hanoi and halong in 1992 before any tourism. Did like da nang thoughAndi ***********
@Michael *******
Da nang is the hotspot now. Ha long must have been amazing pre mass tourist.Reply to
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Brandon ************
No. Where you leave from has nothing to do with it. No country bases visas on what country you arrived from. It all depends on your passport. Some passports do not require a visa and some do. That is all that matters.
Kevin ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
cheers 🍻Reply to
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