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What are the latest updates on Vietnam's travel policies from the Bangkok embassy?
I'm here at the Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok.
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The discussion revolves around the updates on Vietnam's visa issuance policies from the Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok. Several commenters express confusion and frustration regarding the expectations set for March 15th. Users discuss the uncertainty surrounding the reopening of Vietnam for individual tourists, noting the absence of official announcements and the need to wait for verification before making travel plans. The topic also touches on alternative travel options as some are considering other countries amid the ongoing geopolitical situation and travel risks.
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Bruce *********
OPDid Vietnam really just update their policies on travel? Can anyone confirm this?
Peter *******
Not too clever to think about traveling anywhere
on this planet at the moment.
I do fully understand that after more than 2 years of Covid, not seeing family or friends and wanting to relax on a sun baked tropical beach is very tempting.
Sadly very sadly Putin invaded a sovereign country in the centre of Europe.
This as we know, apart from all the carnage and suffering on the ground
has elevated the risk level
for all travelers to maybe it’s highest in years.
Of course everyone has their own personal reasons to travel, but personally I will avoid air travel and airports for some time to come.
on this planet at the moment.
I do fully understand that after more than 2 years of Covid, not seeing family or friends and wanting to relax on a sun baked tropical beach is very tempting.
Sadly very sadly Putin invaded a sovereign country in the centre of Europe.
This as we know, apart from all the carnage and suffering on the ground
has elevated the risk level
for all travelers to maybe it’s highest in years.
Of course everyone has their own personal reasons to travel, but personally I will avoid air travel and airports for some time to come.
Edna *******
@Bruce ********
I believe for that service you need to go to immigration and not the embassy. At least in Thailand.Bruce *********
OP@Peter ******
I must leave the country by the 24th or overstay. This isn't about me needing to travel but being able to come back to the country and come back in in the current visa and get an extension
Mark ***********
Cowards!
Dennis ********
15th Vietnam will tell us.
Tony **************
Korea is open to vaccinated starting from April 1st
Michel *********
@Bruce ********
India is also a good optionTony **************
@Bruce ********
God speed mateBruce *********
OP@Tony *************
have to do a run by March 24th. Cambodia seems to be the place to go.
Arran **********
Absolutely shocking
Klaus *********
Before there is an official statement from the vietnamese government no vietnamese embassy anywhere in the world will be able to grant visas for individual tourists.
Wait for the official announcement or choose another country.
There are now more than enough countries open for individual tourists travelling from Thailand.
Wait for the official announcement or choose another country.
There are now more than enough countries open for individual tourists travelling from Thailand.
Danny *************
Quick Google search will tell you which countries are open...
Klaus *********
@Bruce ********
Always important to differentiate between official announcement and proposals.We all know that the vietnamese government has proposed to open the country for individual tourists tomorrow. But there are also hundreds of posts telling you that the government still hasn't announced any details how this is going to happen.
Thank you for confirming for us that this is the reality just now.
Let's see what's going to happen tomorrow........
Bruce *********
OP@Danny ************
my quickest search ever showed that it was happening.Danny *************
@Bruce ********
From what I've read, in multiple places, it was proposed. I haven't seen that it was confirmed. And that was the quickest Google search everBruce *********
OP@Danny ************
quick Google check said Vietnam was opening on the 15th.Brian *******
Announcement is coming tomorrow
Maya *******
@Brian ******
tomorrow never come...Brian *******
They said 15th idk why y’all freaking out on the 14th
Bruce *********
OP@Brian ******
because this is being put up right before they were closing. Which means it was meant for the following day.Brian *******
@MarGuyvin **
usuAlly it does with these countries it’s actually quite instant how they inact them but also u know never we’ll see
Marguyvin **********
@Brian ******
Because if they are DECIDING on the 15th, that doesn't mean you can enter on the 15th. So technically, they should have said "starting to issue visas on the 15th.".
Kevin ***********
Maybe I'm missing something but the proposal always said 15th March.
Todd *********
Thx! 🙏
Todd *********
@Br***
look forward to update! Interesting times for sure!Bruce *********
OP@Todd ********
you are welcome. The person at the embassy said to try back tomorrow.
Thomas *************************
I’ve got friends in Nam and friends waiting to return who had all hoped today was the day. What has changed?
Ge ***********************
Nationality?
Bruce *********
OPThe person I spoke to didn't really make it clear how I can do that. Being that I wanted to fly out by March 24th and may be tough to actually get one.
A company that I do business with in the states has a manufacturing facility in Vietnam I wanted to go visit it
A company that I do business with in the states has a manufacturing facility in Vietnam I wanted to go visit it
Bruce *********
OP@Ge **********************
I am American. You can still get in through a business Visa.
Rio ******
Why are you surprised? You make and dictate the policies for the Vietnamese government? People here have told and advised you to make other plans, you chose not to listen nor heed.
One Thai phrase for you to learn, som nam na 👏
One Thai phrase for you to learn, som nam na 👏
Brian *******
@Bruce ********
they said the 15th it is March 14th...
Jon *****
@Rio *****
Such a stupid comment
Michael ********
Guys thid aint us (admins) this is facebook, next step they send you warning or lock you out
Brahim ******
Rio go get a psychiatrist. Having so much hatred and negative energy is not healthy.
Da *****
@Rio *****
jesus, fucking relax guy. hes putting some info up for people. take the rod out your ass.
Klint ******
@Rio *****
I don’t think he was dictating anything.Klint ******
@Bruce ********
Thanks for the information.Bruce *********
OP@Rio *****
the person I spoke to at the Vietnamese embassy thought that it was also going to open up today. As I was waiting they put this up. Even they were surprised to know that they didn't happen. He thought it was a sure thing too. He did tell me to check within the next couple of days because it might be updated. This is directly from someone at the Vietnamese embassy.
Garrett ***********
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