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What is the process for applying for a Thai tourist visa in Ho Chi Minh City?
Thai Tourist VisaVisa Application ProcessHo Chi MinhVietnam ConsulateVisa Exempt EntryTravel to Thailand
Dec 26, 2025
4 months ago
Balthazar *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi everyone! I will apply for a Thai tourist visa in Saigon. What is the process? Thanks 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
The process to apply for a Thai tourist visa in Saigon includes entering Vietnam and making sure you are within the jurisdiction of the Ho Chi Minh consulate. You can apply through the e-visa website. However, it may also be suggested to consider traveling to Thailand directly or reflect on your visa history as it may impact your visa approval.
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John **********
You need to bear in mind that entering on a tourist visa is not substantially different to entering visa exempt. It's all going to depend on your history
Balthazar *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
I will bear in mind sir. I haven't entered in Thailand for 5 years since my 3 last months. However I recently noticed that the Thai immigration want to put an end to visa runs. So my will to apply for a visa...anyway, thanksReply to
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Thai *******
You just as well go to Thailand and do your 60 - 30 day extension lol
Balthazar *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Thai ******
I am just finishing my 60 + 30 days in Thailand right now. I come to Vietnam to apply for a tourist visa. Do you think I can enter again with 60 days exemption? For some reason my credit card is uselessThai *******
@Balthazar ******
Yes I know alot of people who do visa runs from Vietnam to Thailand and Thailand to VietnamBalthazar *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Thai ******
so I don't have to worry I just enter a second time and that's it. Sorry to bother. ThanksThai *******
@Balthazar ******
it's no bother yes on a 60-day visa freeReply to
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Marty *********
Stand on a chair with your left leg raised and bent at the knee. Slowly raise your arms above your head and hold for approximately 20 minutes. Your visa will then be in your mailbox
Brandon ************
Enter Vietnam and be within the jurisdiction area of the Ho Chi Minh consulate.
Apply on e-visa website.
Wait for visa.
Apply on e-visa website.
Wait for visa.
Balthazar *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
thanks. Do I have to pay online also? Because I can't do thatBrandon ************
@Balthazar ******
you have no choice. It's all online. There's nowhere else to go to apply or pay.Jordan *****
@Balthazar ******
yes, you will have to pay onlineReply to
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Paul **********
@Brandon ***********
I might have to do this as a back up. The e visa Non O Thai family asks for proof of residence which I won't have if I hop over Vietnam. I would have to fly back to the UK and apply there then fly back?Brandon ************
@Paul *********
you don't need proof of residence. You'll need proof of location thoughPaul **********
@Brandon ***********
thanks, ah yes, my interpretation was out. Any examples when staying not in your home country?Someone posted last week that they wanted to see a UK utility bill and did not accept a credit card statement when someone from the UK applied for a Non O.
Brandon ************
@Paul *********
entry stamp in your passport is all you need for VietnamReply to
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