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What are the visa requirements for US citizens traveling to Thailand from Vietnam?

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Jul 11, 2024
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Kwong *****
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I'm confused. I saw a post on here saying US citizens need to "apply" for a tourist visa when traveling from Vietnam to Thailand? I thought we had visa on arrival?
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US citizens traveling from Vietnam to Thailand do not need to apply for a tourist visa. Instead, they are granted a visa exemption that allows for a 30-day stay in Thailand upon arrival, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office. The confusion often arises from the term 'visa on arrival', which does not apply to US passport holders. This term refers to nationals who must pay for a visa upon arrival in Thailand, but US travelers are not included in this category.
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I think you're Kwong!
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Christopher ********
They should be band just for there election interference
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Ken ********
this is the official site for VNese evisa. 25 for 30 days, $50. for 90 multiple entry. Go for the 90 days to give yourself some latitude. As you fill o ut the form, double and triple check the date for entry and exit...sometimes they change on their own....it's weird....You'll love it here....inexpensive, great food, great people, great beaches.
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Vijay *****
How much is a tourist VISA for Vietnam..? US citizens
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Darren *******
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 USD 25 for single entry or USD 50, I believe, for multi entry 90 days.
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.. Thank you. Is this an evisa...is this visa on arrival?
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Darren *******
@Vijay ****
 evisa - visa on arrival not available unless you use an agent to obtain it for you at a much higher cost.
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 ..thanks
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Alessandro **********
You need a tourist visa only if you are planning to stay in Thailand more than 60 days (60 day visa + 1 30 day extension allowed = up to 90 days).

With US passport, travelling to Thailand without any Visa = you are granted a visa exemption permit of stay of 30 days (1 30 days extension also allowed = up to 60 days).
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Ralph *******
It depends on how long you intend staying in Thailand.

You get a visa exemption on entry that allows you to stay up to 30 days.
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Mel *****************
Vietnam should keep the US out
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Ken ********
That's so much bullshit.....
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Chris ******
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 what's bullishit
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Wayne ********
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 why?
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Chris ******
@Wayne *******
 exactly why
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Chris ******
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 I spoke to this American kid in Pattaya he said he wanted go Vietnam asked why he couldn't said cos of what Americans did I said to him don't worry when they get pissed at you they will kick you out again 🤣
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Tyler *******
You need a visa for Vietnam, not Thailand. Just come with your US passport and they’ll let you in for 30 days (and can get a 30 day extension).
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Kwong *****
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 Are you sure I can just get a 30 day stamp for tourism on arrival in Vietnam? I thought I had to apply for even a 30 day stay.
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Tyler *******
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 that’s not what I said. You absolutely need a visa BEFORE you fly to vietnam. They will not let you on the airplane without it.
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Alan **********
Tourist 30 days I think 🤔

Might be wrong
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Stuart *********
US passport holders can enter Thailand with no visa for a 30 day stay. This can be extended once at a local immigration office for a further 30 days for 1,900 baht.

Visa on Arrival is a term that is often misquoted. It’s not for US passport holders. It’s for nationals that have to buy a visa before entering for 2,000 baht and they are stamped in for 15 days.
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Jan ******************
You don’t have visa on arrival, but you have a 30 days visa exemption, which is a free stamp upon entry. Tourist visa gives you 60 days. Both can be extended with additional 30 days at your local immigration.
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Kwong *****
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 I see... so we CAN apply for a 60 day tourist visa on their website? Instead of the visa exempt for 30 days?
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Brandon ************
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 depends on where you are. If you're in a country where the Thai embassy has adopted evisa, then you apply online through the evisa system. If you're in a country where the Thai embassy has not adopted evisa, then you follow the application guidelines of your local Thai embassy.
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 if you're in Vietnam then you have to apply at the embassy in person
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Jan ******************
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 Yes, but Vietnam doesn’t use the e-visa system so you’ll need to apply in person at your nearest embassy/consulate.
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Brandon ************
US citizens do not qualify for visa on arrival. That is where you apply and pay for a visa at the airport and get 15 days in Thailand.

US citizens can get Visa exempt which is a free 30 day stamp and is not a visa.

You probably saw a post saying that US citizens need a visa to enter Vietnam.
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