Is the Thai Embassy in Ho Chi Minh City Open During the COVID-19 Outbreak?

Feb 16, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I know this site is for and about visa advise but I'm hoping someone can tell me if the Thai embassy in Ho Chi Minh is open. I am going there end of Feb. for METV.. Can not find infor on line.. Thank you in advance BTW great infor from this site.

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The Thai Embassy in Ho Chi Minh City is generally open on weekdays, but it is advisable to check their status in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Users suggest calling the embassy directly before your visit and watching their social media for updates. If you are married to a Thai citizen, applying for a Non-O Marriage Visa may be a more suitable option.

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James ********

Good luck...

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5 years ago

James ********

Don't forget the note/letter from your wife to the Thai Consulate requesting they grant you the Non O Marriage to Thai Visa.

5 years ago

Mark ******

They also have a fb page. Staff very helpful there

5 years ago

Ken ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you for advice, I will apply for the non o based on marriage. I have all required paper work but was worried they might be closed due to the virus outbreak

5 years ago

Ken ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes, thank you

5 years ago

Ellie *******

In that case you had better to call them just before your visa run. Or follow their SNS to keep yourself updated.

For example, FB page:

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Ken ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes. I am married to a Thai,

5 years ago

James ********

@Ken *******

you will not be able to get a METV in HCMC or in any SE Asia Thai Consulate. You must be a resident of the country where you are applying for the METV.

Are you still married to a Thai?

If you are why not get the Non O Marriage to Thai one year visa available at Savannakhet and HCMC without proof of funds in a Thai bank ???

5 years ago

Ken ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Sorry I should have been more specific,. I meant open or not because of Corona virus outbreak

5 years ago

Ken ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you

5 years ago

James ********

@Ken *******

its open and operating.

5 years ago

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Robert *******

If you like to apply for the METV, i hope you have this:

Copy of Vietnamese Temporary/Permanent Resident Card with validity not less than 6 months.

Letter of Employment / Vietnamese Work-Permit.

To be found on page:

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5 years ago

Robert *******

It is totally hidden on the internet, but with my speciaal internet program, named Google, typed HCMC Thai Embassy, opened the page, went to about us and then office hours to see this:

Working hours / Giờ làm việc

Monday-Friday 08.30-12.00 hrs. & 13.30-17.00 hrs.

Consular section / Giờ làm việc bộ phận lãnh sự và visa :

Monday-Friday 08.30-11.30 hrs. & 13.30-15.00 hrs.

you may take a look for yourself:

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