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What issues might you encounter when applying for back-to-back Non-B visas in Ho Chi Minh City?
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Oct 31, 2017
9 years ago
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHeads up to anyone planning to try and get two back to back Non B visas in Ho Chi Minh.
You will have to show a flight out of Bangkok when you go to get the second Non B.
This may be a massive problem as your Thai sim card won't work meaning you can't get the SMS from your Thai bank and your visa card won't authorise the purchase of a ticket using the airasia app on your phone.
Clusterf**k
You will have to show a flight out of Bangkok when you go to get the second Non B.
This may be a massive problem as your Thai sim card won't work meaning you can't get the SMS from your Thai bank and your visa card won't authorise the purchase of a ticket using the airasia app on your phone.
Clusterf**k
TLDR : Answer Summary
Those applying for back-to-back Non-B visas in Ho Chi Minh City may face complications such as needing to show proof of an onward flight from Bangkok for the second visa application. This can create difficulties if the applicant's Thai mobile SIM does not function, impeding access to necessary SMS for bank transactions or online bookings. Suggestions in the community include using cash to purchase tickets at airline counters, having an employer book tickets, or contacting local travel agents for assistance. Some users share their frustrations about the lack of a credit card and challenges faced when attempting to book flights under such circumstances.
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Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERFollow-up: put paperwork in with printouts of flight out of Thailand yesterday, and collected passport after 1:30pm today. They've given me a second back to back single entry non B visa.
There is quite a bit of Thai written on it, perhaps someone in this group can translate.
There is quite a bit of Thai written on it, perhaps someone in this group can translate.
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERJust been stamped in without any problem.
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERSingle entry non B for doing meetings while in Thailand. Not for work.
Robert *******
If Ciaran is correct it is a nice way to inform all who check your passport to also ask for the work permit.
Ciaran **********
It just talks about your job - working at ... as a programmer (create website)...
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Caroline ********
some aiirlines offer pay cash at counter - check it out
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERNot enough cash with me to buy a ticket.
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Robert *******
Contact your Employer, let him/her book a ticket for you. Send confirmation by e-mail, pay back after arrival in Thailand.
Robert ********
Good luck tomorrow Sean!
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERYeah, I've never been asked for it. Knowing my luck at the moment I will be this time! At least I have it.
Robert *******
Officially yes, but as said many times, it is been not being ask often.
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERSmall followup question for the group. If I'm entering on a non B do I need to carry 20,000 baht?
I have never been asked to show cash on any visa, but I do have it with me just in case.
I have never been asked to show cash on any visa, but I do have it with me just in case.
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThe girl in the consulate was quite helpful. I even checked with her that *if* I don't put my application in until tomorrow (Wednesday) would they be able to process it in time for me to fly back to Bangkok on Thursday. She said they would.
Robert ********
@Sean *******
I hope so, it's a pity various consulates keeping moving the goal post and making visas ever harder to obtain.Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ***********
I'm sure it will. At least I'm fairly confident they will issue me the visa when I can show them the airticket out of Thailand.Robert ********
Hope it all works out in the end Sean ;-) Safe travels!
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks Robert A and Robert L.
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThe company formation I put on hold because the funds had dried up. I really didn't anticipate this problem here in Saigon after the awesomely easy experience I had 3 months ago.
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERSorted out the friend to buy me a ticket.
Robert *******
If a good friend he will help you. Just a tip: Setting up a company is nice, but wait till the money is available. Saves a lot of trouble. Good luck.
Robert ********
Sorry to hear that, good luck Sean....
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI'll get a friend in Bangkok to do it. I'm not employed at the moment, I've been setting up a Thai company but my investor failed to provide funding for the past 4 months (long story) so I'm broke and I wasn't able to get the Thai company ready in time, hence needing a new Non B.
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Robert ********
Can't you use a local travel agent and book a ticket?
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI don't have any credit cards so have no choice.
Robert ********
What Robert suggests VV is a great idea!
Robert ********
Sorry you don't always travel with a credit card just for such surprises.
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI tried booking one from my laptop but airasia still asking for a OTP which I can't get.
I don't have any 'real' credit cards and came here with just enough cash for the 2 day trip.
This the first time in 9 years living in Thailand that I've been asked for a flight out.... Didn't have this problem here 3 months ago.
I don't have any 'real' credit cards and came here with just enough cash for the 2 day trip.
This the first time in 9 years living in Thailand that I've been asked for a flight out.... Didn't have this problem here 3 months ago.
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Noe *****
i suggest you to use Roaming service?
Sean ********
ORIGINAL POSTERBit late now I'm in Saigon without roaming.
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