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What Are the Recent Changes to Visa Exemptions in Vietnam Affecting Thai Visa Applicants?
Mar 9, 2020
6 years ago
James ********
ORIGINAL POSTERImportant News...Vietnam
Especially for those going to obtain a Thai Visa from Hanoi or HCMC/ Saigon.
"Gov’t temporarily suspends unilateral visa exemption for 8 countries due to COVID-19 outbreak
14:44 | 09/03/2020
VGP – The Government has decided to temporarily suspend visa-wavier program for citizens from Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain amid complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic.
The latest move was announced by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a meeting on COVID-19 prevention and control, held in Ha Noi on Monday morning.
Earlier, the Government also decided to temporarily halt unilateral visa exemption for citizens from Italy (on March 2) and South Korea (on February 28) in a bid to contain spread of the virus to Viet Nam.
The aforesaid countries are among 13 nations benefiting from the Vietnamese Government’s unilateral visa exemption program."
Especially for those going to obtain a Thai Visa from Hanoi or HCMC/ Saigon.
"Gov’t temporarily suspends unilateral visa exemption for 8 countries due to COVID-19 outbreak
14:44 | 09/03/2020
VGP – The Government has decided to temporarily suspend visa-wavier program for citizens from Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain amid complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic.
The latest move was announced by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a meeting on COVID-19 prevention and control, held in Ha Noi on Monday morning.
Earlier, the Government also decided to temporarily halt unilateral visa exemption for citizens from Italy (on March 2) and South Korea (on February 28) in a bid to contain spread of the virus to Viet Nam.
The aforesaid countries are among 13 nations benefiting from the Vietnamese Government’s unilateral visa exemption program."
TLDR : Answer Summary
The Vietnamese government has temporarily suspended the visa exemption program for citizens from eight countries, including those traveling from Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, and Spain, as a COVID-19 precaution. This impacts individuals pursuing a Thai visa from Vietnam, particularly in Hanoi and HCMC.
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James ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks All for your comments. We will continue to monitor actions re Vietnam and report back as factual.
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Steve ******
This visa exemption is 15 day VOA for free, dont forget many countries can get a 1 month E visa for $25
Bill *********
Whats this got to do with Thai Visa Advise ??
James ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bill ********
forum members are going to Vietnam to obtain Thai Visas from Hanoi and HCMC. .Reply to
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Romain ***
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Don`t know where I stand, I`m supposed to be going there in a few weeks for the Formula 1. I live in Thailand and have an Irish passport, but lived in the UK all my life. Thailand and Ireland aren`t on the list, everyday more uncertainty and confusion.
James ********
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all you can do is monitor the news...Hopefully you can go.Reply to
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Wojciech ***********
Is it already holded or about to hold?
Wojciech ***********
Just called the embassy they are not sure yet ..
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Wojciech **********
it is now official VN government rule.Reply to
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James ********
ORIGINAL POSTERBe sure to check with your airline and watch news for any updates re Vietnam...before you travel to Vietnam.
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