Answered4 years ago
Is it recommended to do a visa run to Singapore or Vietnam by air for a Jamaican-American Permanent Resident?
Hey all, would you recommend flying down to Singapore or Vietnam and doing a Visa Run via Air?
For Context Im Jamaican by Birth but am an American Permanent Resident
For Context Im Jamaican by Birth but am an American Permanent Resident
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the feasibility of conducting a visa run from Thailand to either Singapore or Vietnam for a Jamaican-American Permanent Resident. Key points include the necessity of visas for entry, with Vietnam requiring a visa for American passport holders while Singapore only requires health clearance if fully vaccinated. Alternatives such as Cambodia or Laos are suggested, which can offer visa-on-arrival options. The conversation emphasizes checking eligibility based on nationality and the ease of obtaining visas in neighboring countries.
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Kate ************
What is the easiest way to go?
Bob ********
Cambodia or Laos - both need a visa to enter but can be done easily online.
Gunner **********
@Bob *******
easier to do on arrivalBob ********
@Gunner *********
Online just saves waiting time at the border
Leighton ********
OP@Gun***
I dont know if I qualify for thst since Im Jamaican 😕Gunner **********
@Leighton *******
visa on arrivalLeighton ********
OP@Gunner *********
did you go to the thai embassy in cambodia for yiur visa run or use the visa on arrival here in Thailand?Bob ********
@Gunner *********
Good for you but it’s gamble, often you have to wait a while.Gunner **********
@Bob *******
just did Phnom penh visa run on Saturday . Visa on arrival at airport was zero waitLeighton ********
OP@Gunner *********
yeah visa on Arrival is looking like the play for Cambodia.Vietnam I can do a 4 hr Evisa for 40$
Marc ********
Cambodia
Leighton ********
OP@Marc *******
do by air?Marc ********
@Leighton *******
Yes you can do by air or by landMarc ********
@Leighton *******
yes true. Cambodia is cheap enough for me.And easy getting around. 'Nam Idk have never been.
Leighton ********
OP@Marc *******
gotcha! I think I should be fine. I have a green card as well so worst case, Vietnam and Cambodia are cheap enough to stay in for a while if I need to go to the embassy.Marc ********
Leighton ********
OP@Ma**
ahh dual citizen?Marc ********
@Leighton *******
I don't know. I just saw on Google for Jamaican citizens visa on arrival is possible.I will use my jamaican passport next time since the visa stamp/sticker uses a full page.
Leighton ********
OP@Marc *******
since you’re Jcan as well, anything I should know or bring that will help?
Michael ********
Vietnam you will need visa for entry as an American passport holder. Singapore no visa required just health clearance which is easy enough if you are fully vaccinated.
Leighton ********
OP@Mic****
Im Jamaican so I can visit Singapore visa free, my issue is will I be able to just go to the Thai Consulate in SG and get a visa to come back easily?Michael ********
@Leighton *******
i believe there have been some issues with tourists visa there if you have previous volunteer and covid visas.I have only ever got non O visas there so i cannot be of help there sorry
Jo **********
@Marc *******
that’s ridiculous I work in Singapore for 15 years. It now has the highest cost of living in the worldLeighton ********
OP@Ma**
ahh didnt realize you were a yaadie too. My bad lolMarc ********
@Leighton *******
Lol I am a jamaican citizen. I know the prices. It is very expensiv. Not only for tourists.I don't even talk about charging tourists more than locals
Leighton ********
OP@Marc *******
haha only expensive in Tourist areas haha. We have different prices for Tourists and Locals. Majority of Jamaicas GDP comes from Tourism.
Marc ********
@Leighton *******
Idk what hotel you went in SG but I was able to find a normal size room with AC for 60$Public transportation is inexpensiv and for food you can find menus under 5$
Jamaica on the other hand is very expensiv😉
Marc ********
@Michael *******
Singapore is almost cheap compared to Jamaica😉Leighton ********
OP@Mic****
thanks for the advice. And yeah SG is ridiculously expensive. Hotels are like minimum 40$ for a tiny room. And 200$ on average with very little amenities to offer.Michael ********
@Leighton *******
better let someone else advise about singapore then who have done it.It is expensive to stay though i am actually in Singapore at the moment.
You got a great country though spent great time there when i was younger 35 years ago in mobay for the splash negril and mandeville. Was just fate led me to Thailand
Leighton ********
OP@Mic****
ahh I dont have any covid visas. This is my first time in Thailand and I loved it so much Im trying to figure out living here.
Bobby ********
What passport you carry is a critical factor
Leighton ********
OP@Bo***
yeah thatd exactly what Im worried about. I have a green card so my Evisa processed fast but if I didnt have that, I doubt it wouldve been as smooth.Activity
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