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Is it permissible to fly to Phu Quoc, Vietnam for a visa run?
Sep 7, 2025
8 months ago
Nicky *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all is it OK to fly to Phu Quoc, Vietnam to do a visa run ?
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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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always one keyboard Warrior 🤣Nicky *******
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I did it on July 28th and stayed 5 nights on Phu Quoc
John **********
As long as you plan to use the hcmc consulate
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I suspect they are meaning to use it as a border bounce place rather than a “visa run”.Nicky *******
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ORIGINAL POSTERDo I get 60 days when I arrive back in Thailand?
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so you're not doing a visa run but doing a border bounce to get a new 60 day visa exempt stamp?Nicky *******
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yes mateJohn **********
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what's your history of being inside Thailand?Nicky *******
ORIGINAL POSTER6 mouths in Thailand and 6 mouths in uk
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I'd be looking at using one of these fast track services that "ease" the entry process if I were youNicky *******
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what's that john?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
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@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 *******
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never done a border bounce before , Had a retirement visa for 2 years johnReply to
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what's that john ? I'm new to all thisReply to
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Jon **********
Vietnam is good, free visa for uk and small stamp in passport unlike Laos.
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easy to do a visa run kerry? Thinking of staying there for 2 weeksKerry *******
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one day or 2 was is same mate. Long as you exit and re enter but Phu Quoc is great place to visitReply to
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Bob **********
It doesn’t really matter as long as you leave
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