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What should I do if my eVisa for Vietnam hasn't arrived before my flight?

Oct 12, 2022
4 years ago
Fran *****
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I applied for my evisa on Sunday for travel on Thursday-allowing the 3 full days to receive it.

Wednesday evening: no evisa for Vietnam.. flight is tomorrow afternoon.any suggestions…thank you
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The user has applied for an eVisa for Vietnam on Sunday for a flight on Thursday, expecting it to be processed within three days. However, by Wednesday evening, they have not received their eVisa yet and are seeking suggestions on what to do next.
David *********
Apply earlier next time
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Fran *****
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@David ********
I was In the hospital..hardly was up to filling out forms with an iv in my arm
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Paul *********
Maybe tomorrow if your lucky
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Brandon ************
@Stuart ********
how long did yours take?
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Fran *****
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The evisa states 3 days…I believed them!
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Hamish **********
@Fran ****
mine took 6 business days two weeks ago.
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Fran *****
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I know! But thanks
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Garrett ***********
@Fran ****
3 business days, Saturday and Sunday doesn't count.
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Stuart *********
@Brandon ***********
from memory about 5 days.
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Michael ********
@Stuart ********
dont you get 15 days free as a brit
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Stuart *********
@Michael *******
sorry misread your comment. Yes you do.
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Michael ********
@Stuart ********
yes i made that mistake with China we went for weekend and i got a visa, think brits get five days free.
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Stuart *********
Actually I didn’t need one as a UK passport but my wife and kids needed
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Steve ******
@Stuart ********
Brits dont need an E visa for vietnam???
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Stuart *********
@Steve *****
not if going for less than 15 days
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Steve ******
@Stuart ********
What about 30 days, many thanks
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Stuart *********
@Steve *****
then you’d need one.
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Steve ******
@Stuart ********
thx, i think 30 days is all we can get ATM.
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Stuart *********
@Steve *****
I believe so. Didn’t research it much as was only going for 10 days so didn’t look at alternatives.
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