Answered9 years ago
How easy is it to obtain a Non-O visa in Ho Chi Minh City?
Heads up on getting a non "o" in Ho Chi Minh. Over the course of 2 days I was at the embassy a total of 5 minutes. There were no queues. He never questioned my documents. It was the easiest visa I've ever obtained. Just follow what their website requires and prepare. Bear in mind you have to pay in USD. Also I'm probably not allowed to talk about this here but you guys need to know to be really careful there. Never take out your wallet to pay a taxi, they're different to Thais. That's all I'll say.
Answer summary
The process of obtaining a Non-O visa at the Thai consulate in Ho Chi Minh City is reported to be very straightforward, taking only a few minutes without any queues or questions about documentation. Applicants are advised to follow the website's requirements and note that payment must be made in USD. Caution is suggested regarding taxi payments in Vietnam, emphasizing the need to be careful when handling cash.
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Jimi ************
Game of sarcastiball anybody?
Troy *********
Motorbike taxi - easier
Jeff *****
I used uber and grab taxi regularly in Saigon.
Troy *********
Did you need to show Financials?
Jeff *****
@Tod ********
good to know. thanks.Tod *********
@Je**
, The O in that visa type means "other", and it's like a catch all.In addition to the ones you mention there's also supporting children & volunteering,
BUT I don't know any thai consulate nearby that will give year-long, multi-entry Non-O's for being over 50 (retirement) and getting one based on supporting children requires financial proof and volunteering requires a PILE 'o paperwork.
Jeff *****
@Tod ********
about how many different types of year-long multi-entry non-o visas are available? the over-50. the marriage to thai national ... curious.Troy *********
@Tod ********
ok so around $6800........I'll go there in September for my renewal as it's a hell of a lot better than Savanakhet (attraction wise)Tod *********
@Jeff *********
, correct (y) based on marriage to a thai national foreigners can get a year-long multi-entry Non-O from the thai consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.Jeff *****
@Tod ********
, are you saying a non vietnam citizen can get a 1 year multi entry non-o visa in hmc? curious.Tod *********
@Tr**
, year-long, mutli entry Non-O visas are $200USD at Ho CHi MinhTroy *********
was it 8000 baht?
AliJames *****
OPNo I didn't.
Jan **********
Count your change
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Cody *******
Every country has good and bad but the bad people in Vietnam are much sharper.
Senger ******
north folks are friendlier than the south ones...and less greedy also...
Kevin *********
Corruption is a lot worse as is the driving too
Frances ********
I had a great time in Vietnam and the people were great xx
Paul ********
IS IT A FUN CITY ?? THANKS FOR THE INFO
Frances ********
Yes!
AliJames *****
OPYep
Kevin *********
I live in Vietnam and they are nothing like the Thais is an understatement. Ha ha
Kevin *********
They like making noise. Ha ha ha ha ha
AliJames *****
OPI've still got ringing in my ears from all the beeping.
Laurence **********
I've never had any problems in Vietnam. They're just real people and not sneaky like the ones you haven't learnt about yet here. I don't trust any taxis anywhere except Singapore. LOL Thanks for the information.
Kari ********
Lol did the price of your fare suddenly triple when you pulled your wallet out?
AliJames *****
OPI'll only comment on the visa.
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