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Which destination is better for a visa run: Vientiane, Ho Chi Minh City, or Hanoi?

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May 15, 2017

8 years ago

Nèwēy *******

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Ok peeps! Need a bit of advice. Booking my next visa run in a couple of days. Where to go? Vientiane, HCM, or Hanoi? I know Vientiane you don't need all the paperwork. But what a about the other two?

TIA😊

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A user is seeking advice on where to go for a visa run, considering Vientiane, Ho Chi Minh City (HCM), and Hanoi. They note that Vientiane requires less paperwork. Comments highlight the increasing scrutiny at passport control for travelers with multiple tourist visas, and mention the necessity of providing proof of onward travel, finances, and accommodation when entering Vietnam on a tourist visa.

Tod *********

, that is a very good point. (y)

More and more scrutiny is being given to people with a LOT of tourist visas in their passports when flying in.

The people at passport control can always ask you for those 3 proof-of's too;

-proof of onward travel

--within 30 days entering visa exempt

--within 60 days entering on a tourist visa

-proof of adequate finances

--10K entering visa exempt

--20K entering on a tourist visa

-proof of hotel booking or lodging

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David ********

They can ask to see cash, not only proof...

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Nèwēy *******

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Ok. Thanks

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Nèwēy *******

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Can it be up to me? Say rental agreement and cash in the bank?

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Nèwēy *******

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Thanks David

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Tod *********

yep, those seem to work fine

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Tod *********

last reports were that both Hanoi and Ho Chi Min require 2 of the 3 "proof-of's". . .

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