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What should I know about applying for a Thai tourist visa in Hanoi as a US passport holder?

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Sep 26, 2018
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Justin *********
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Just went to apply for a visa in Hanoi. First time applying for a Thai tourist visa. I have a US passport. Was asked for printed proof of funds and flight ticket out. When I said I was planning to leave by bicycle, I was also asked for proof of insurance. (Who has insurance?!) Anyway, I obviously didn’t get it but just FYI for anyone planning to do a Hanoi run.
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A US passport holder sharing their experience applying for a Thai tourist visa in Hanoi faced unexpected requirements for printed proof of funds and flight tickets, and was also asked for travel insurance when mentioning plans to leave by bicycle. This post serves as a cautionary tale for other travelers and highlights the differing expectations of visa staff in Hanoi.
Robert *******
Thanks for sharing this information. Now we know that in Hanoi the staff can respons on your answer in a different way. If you like the visa, follow their rules.
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Glen *********
Why would you ask “who has insurance?!”...if you can’t afford insurance, you can’t afford to travel...
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Justin *********
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I don’t believe in insurance—it’s a big money-making scheme. I have not had insurance since college, except for one time I booked a cycling holiday in SE Asia and the tour required it. I tried to use it to make a claim and never got reimbursed, so it was useless.
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Stathis ***********
Book a cheap ticket or one which you can cancel and get refund.

I had everything and i got the visa easily.
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Robert *******
Driving on the roads is dangerous in Thailand, a great response of the employee.
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Robert ********
Keep your insurance up-to-date,
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Ron *******
Cycling from my condo to the
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Robert ********
Cycling from Hanoi to Bangkok without insurance would be foolhardy....
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Jason ***********
Vientiane is always the best
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Justin *********
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Yeah but I live in Vietnam and happened to be in Hanoi for a bike trip.
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Ron *******
Sorted you out over the bicycle trick! 😂🤣😂
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Justin *********
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I really was though:
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