When should I arrive in Hanoi to get my Thailand visa before my November flight?

Thailand Visa Visa Rules New Zealand Passport Entry Requirements Visa on Arrival Tourist Visa Embassy Appointment

Nov 15, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi all, I am in Vietnam and need to get my Thailand Visa before my November 26th flight. How many days before the 26th should I get to Hanoi? I have New Zealand passport.

I have a doctor appointment on Da Nang on the 22nd November which is vital.

Could I just do a VOA in Thailand?

Any advice welcome.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An individual in Vietnam is seeking advice on when to arrive in Hanoi to obtain a Thailand Visa, considering a vital doctor appointment in Da Nang on November 22nd, ahead of a November 26th flight. Responses indicate that New Zealand passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for 45 days and suggest that applying for a Tourist Visa is viable as it allows 90 days of use. It's also mentioned that New Zealanders can utilize Visa Exemption for an extended stay.

Mma *******

Visa Exemption is the best option now, get you 45+30=75, only 15 days shy of TR60+30.

2 years ago

Cliff *********

New Zealand passport holder does not need a visa for entry to Thailand.

2 years ago

Kool *******

You can apply for a Thai tourist visa anytime. After you get it you'll have 90 days to use it.

2 years ago

Mike ****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Kool ******

apparently I am visa exemption until the 1 of march, does that mean don't need a visa?

2 years ago

Graham ******

@Kool ******

That's fine for an Visa but the OP will be in Vietnam which doesn't do them yet

2 years ago

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Graham ******

Brandon ************

New Zealanders will be stamped in for 45 days if arriving before March 31st without a visa.

2 years ago

Mike ****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

thank you Brandon. Incant see where it says no visa required? Or does a visa exemption mean you can just arrived and get one?

2 years ago

Mike ****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you everyone one much appreciated

Brandon ************

John **********

you don't get a visa, you are stamped in as visa exempt for 45 days and can extend this for a further 30 days at an immigration office

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Mike ***

visa exempt means you have no visa at all, you are exempt from needing one.

2 years ago

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Brandon ************

I think the Hanoi embassy requires an appointment. Check their website to find out their processing times and requirements.

Can't answer your second question since you haven't provided what nationality passport you have.

2 years ago

Mike ****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

thank you will do

2 years ago

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Mike ****

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