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Is it permissible to fly to Phu Quoc, Vietnam for a visa run?
Hi all is it OK to fly to Phu Quoc, Vietnam to do a visa run ?
Answer summary
Many users agree that flying to Phu Quoc, Vietnam for a visa run is generally acceptable, provided you leave Thailand. Comments highlight the ease of obtaining a visa in Vietnam, specifically noting the favorable conditions for UK citizens. Some share their personal experiences, indicating that it is possible to stay for several days while successfully processing a visa run.
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Rich *********
If you don’t know don’t go idiots
Nicky *******
OP@Rich ********
always one keyboard Warrior 🤣Nicky *******
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Paul *******
I did it on July 28th and stayed 5 nights on Phu Quoc
John **********
As long as you plan to use the hcmc consulate
Stuart *********
@John *********
I suspect they are meaning to use it as a border bounce place rather than a “visa run”.Nicky *******
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NeL *****
I heard that, you have to pay for around 25 US dollars, when you landed Vietnam, no needs to queue up / wait for clear customs, you have a VIP path let you clear customs speedy
John **********
@Nicky ******
There are services that purport to "assist" your entry into Thailand. I've no experience of them so can't help with them. Google is your friendNicky *******
OP@John *********
what's that john?John **********
@Nicky ******
I'd be looking at using one of these fast track services that "ease" the entry process if I were youNicky *******
OP6 mouths in Thailand and 6 mouths in uk
Nicky *******
OP@John *********
never done a border bounce before , Had a retirement visa for 2 years johnJohn **********
@Nicky ******
what's your history of being inside Thailand?Nicky *******
OP@John *********
yes mateJohn **********
@Nicky ******
so you're not doing a visa run but doing a border bounce to get a new 60 day visa exempt stamp?Nicky *******
OPDo I get 60 days when I arrive back in Thailand?
Nicky *******
OP@John *********
what's that john ? I'm new to all this
Jon **********
Vietnam is good, free visa for uk and small stamp in passport unlike Laos.
Nicky *******
OP@Kerry ******
easy to do a visa run kerry? Thinking of staying there for 2 weeksKerry *******
@Nicky ******
one day or 2 was is same mate. Long as you exit and re enter but Phu Quoc is great place to visit
Bob **********
It doesn’t really matter as long as you leave
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