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What are the current visa and entry requirements for British passport holders traveling to Vietnam from Thailand?

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Travis *******

asked May 2, 2022

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Travelling to Vietnam,

Hi guys, sorry to post in here, I've tried to research but finding conflicting info

I'm a British passport holder travelling to Vietnam on Friday for two weeks and I'm flying from BKK.

From what I've read my requirements are the following: 

- rapid test 

- covid Insurance

And I can get a visa exempt (for 15 days) on arrival.

Problem is I've read on other sites that they've since scrapped the rapid test and that a BNO (British national overseas) cannot apply for a visa exempt on arrival?

If anyone that's done this recently or is just better informed than me can clarify this for me id greatly appreciate

Answer summary

A British passport holder traveling to Vietnam can enter visa-exempt for 15 days. Recent updates suggest that the rapid COVID-19 test requirement may have been scrapped for vaccinated travelers. As of now, COVID insurance is still required, along with filling out a health declaration, which might be subject to change.

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Wyn **********

It doesnt matter where you fly from its what your nationality is in your passport. Uk holders can enter for 15 days without a visa and need rt-pcr or antigen test before flying $10,000 min insurance download app fill in declaration which could be scrapped soon.Vaccinated and Unvaccinated rules are same.

4 years ago

Travis *******

@Wyn *********

ok you covered everything perfectly there! Really appreciate it mate 🙏

4 years ago

Garrett ***********

I'm pretty sure Vietnam restarted their visa exempt entries. You don't need to apply for a visa exemption, the visa on arrival you have to pay for is only for nationalities that don't have visa exempt privileges (like Americans).

I'd have to check about covid test, I thought they scrapped that too if you're vaccinated.

Travis *******

and thankyou btw!

Travis *******

so as a BNO I can turn up and get the visa exempt right? Reason I'm asking is because these evisas seem to be behind at the minute and I would have to apply tonight, do I need one for a two week stay?

4 years ago

Travis *******

Awesome, I really appreciate the help garret!

4 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Travis ******

from what I understand, Vietnam has still suspended issuing all visas. They lifted their covid entry restrictions but suspended issuing visas on the same day.

2 reasons, mitigate the rapid influx of people and they're trying to clear out foriegners in the country long term (not sure why, seems like a corruption Crack down though).

There's a FB group, "vietnam legal advice", I'd try posting in there just to be sure but I'm pretty sure you can only enter visa exempt for 15 days.

4 years ago