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Is it permissible to fly to Phu Quoc, Vietnam for a visa run?

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Sep 7, 2025

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Hi 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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Rich *********

If you don’t know don’t go idiots

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Nicky *******

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always one keyboard Warrior 🤣

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Paul *******

I did it on July 28th and stayed 5 nights on Phu Quoc

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John **********

As long as you plan to use the hcmc consulate

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Stuart *********

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I suspect they are meaning to use it as a border bounce place rather than a “visa run”.

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ok

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Do I get 60 days when I arrive back in Thailand?

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John **********

so you're not doing a visa run but doing a border bounce to get a new 60 day visa exempt stamp?

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@John *********

yes mate

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John **********

what's your history of being inside Thailand?

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6 mouths in Thailand and 6 mouths in uk

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John **********

I'd be looking at using one of these fast track services that "ease" the entry process if I were you

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@John *********

what's that john?

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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

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John **********

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 friend

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@John *********

never done a border bounce before , Had a retirement visa for 2 years john

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@John *********

what's that john ? I'm new to all this

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Jon **********

Vietnam is good, free visa for uk and small stamp in passport unlike Laos.

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Kerry *******

Did it July. Algud

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easy to do a visa run kerry? Thinking of staying there for 2 weeks

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Kerry *******

one day or 2 was is same mate. Long as you exit and re enter but Phu Quoc is great place to visit

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Bob **********

It doesn’t really matter as long as you leave

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