What are the current rules for Vietnamese visa on arrival and e-visa for different nationalities?

Feb 21, 2024
9 months ago
Neil **********
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Hi has anyone used the Vietnamese visa on arrival
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Forum users discussed the current status of the Vietnamese visa on arrival, noting that it has been phased out and replaced with an e-visa system. They highlighted that UK passport holders now typically receive a 45-day visa exemption upon entry, while other nationalities, like Australians and Canadians, face different rules. There was also mention of the necessity for a visa prior to boarding flights depending on the nationality. Overall, the conversation illustrated changes in Vietnamese immigration policies and varied experiences among travelers.
Carl ************************
Do Americans still get 45 days visa on arrival? ๏ฟผ
Oliver **********
So many Brits here saying that they get 45 days visa exempt. Congratulations! Must be nice. But the OP is not British, he's Australian.
Dave ***********
Iโ€™m here now. 45 days visa exempt. British passport
Duncan *******
The system has changed, you apply for eVisa now before you leave then show them a copy when you arrive.
Steve *********
Could not board flight to HCMC as a Canadian without having a visa first. Used to be able to do this, but not any more!
Chris ******
UK get 15 day on arrival
Stevie ********
@Chris *****
45 days on arrival I'm here right now. uk passport holder
Luke ***********
We arrived and leave by plane , maybe that affects how long you get ?
Sophie *********
@Chris *****
45 for me two weeks ago.
Oliver ******
@Luke **********
I went 27th December last year and only got 15 days on a British passport, must have changed 2024
Chris ******
@Luke **********
there's a great market bac ha think it's called next to Chinese border go visit on a Sunday many tribal people there place stinks cos of animal crap but good to visit
Luke ***********
@Chris *****
45 days gives you a bit more time to explore
Chris ******
@Luke **********
you up north
Chris ******
@Luke **********
in Thailand at mo been thinking about going back Vietnam
Luke ***********
@Chris *****
I think it changed in November. We are in Vietnam till early march
Chris ******
@Luke **********
only got 15 last year best get me ass back over for another ride ๐Ÿ˜
Luke ***********
@Chris *****
we arrived in Vietnam and where given 45 day visa exemptions .

British passport holders
Bart **************
I used it a while ago, but they no longer do them. It was phased out last year. I think they wanted to get rid of the unintuitive naming, as you could apply for the visa anywhere but on arrival. You now have to get an e-visa instead, which is pretty much the same the previous visa on arrival was, but with a more intuitive name.
Jan **********
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Phil ******
@Neil *********
Can't be used in Thailand, enter Visa Exempt for 30 days
Pop ********
Depending on your nationality ,you could get 45 days visa exempt .....
Pop ********
@Neil *********
my apologies ๐Ÿ™
Neil **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Pop *******
we are Australia we don't get that
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