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Does the entry point into Thailand affect my visa application process from another city?

Thai Visa Application Visa Entry Points Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh Visa Rules Travel within Thailand

Jul 9, 2025

10 months ago

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Does it matter if I enter the country from Hanoi but I’ll go to Ho Chi Minh and apply from there ? Can I just show them Country Entry Stamp in Hanoi and Hanoi to HoChiMing flight tickets ?

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Entering Thailand from one city and applying for a visa in another, such as entering from Hanoi and applying in Ho Chi Minh City, is generally acceptable. Authorities mainly require proof of your entry, such as the entry stamp, along with flight tickets.

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it doesnt matter , they will just ask to show the stamp and other proof to enter the country

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Lucas ******

i would recommend hanoi over ho chi minh

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Anonymous ******************

may I know the reason pls?

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Andi ***********

Anonymous participant 360 Faster approval than HCM, some say

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Lucas ******

yea faster approval, higher approval rate

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