Will my application for a 60-day SETV in HCMC be accepted with an 89-day flight out?

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Jun 15, 2019

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'm going to apply for a SETV in hcmc this week. I have all required documents, flight in, financial proof, and flight out. But my flight out is 89 days after my arrival flight. I figured this would be okay because I have a letter from the place I will be staying at for 90 days, stating I will be staying for 90 days.. I know the SETV is for 60, but with the letter and flight out proof, I figured it would be pretty safe to not get a bus ticket leaving the country on day 60. I figured that my request for an extension for my last 30 days would be relatively easy. What do you think?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is applying for a 60-day Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and is concerned about their flight out being 89 days after arrival, despite having a letter confirming a 90-day stay. Comments indicate that while it's technically possible for authorities to request proof of exit before the 60-day expiration, there is some belief that they may not enforce this strictly. Additionally, it's recommended to have sufficient cash on hand when entering Thailand.

Tod *********

okay IF you are asking the question about whether the thai consulate in HCMC will accept proof of onward travel dated 89 days out from your application the answer is YES, no problem.

6 years ago

Steven ***************

Have equivalent of 20k baht cash on you when you enter. Bank statements arent accepted as financial proof at passport control.

6 years ago

Steven ***************

I dont but someone in the group will know.

6 years ago

Steven ***************

And you need the adress of where you are staying in Thailand to put on your arrival card.

6 years ago

Colleen *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Oh I see, I'm sorry I didn't catch that the first time you said that! Also do you have any recommendations on a cheap way out of Thailand? Bus probably? Is there a good website to purchase a bus ticket ticket?

6 years ago

Steven ***************

@Colleen ********

. Any currency... equivalent to 20k thai baht... cash

6 years ago

Colleen *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Steven **************

where can I get baht? Can I get it in Vietnam or Cambodia as I will be traveling through there prior to my flight into Thailand? As I thought just a bank statement was needed, I didn't order baht at the bank I use in the United states

6 years ago

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Colleen *********

Steven ***************

Technically they can ask you for proof that you are leaving prior to the 60 day expiry. Whether they do or not is anyones guess.

Normally they ask for nothing, or ask for proof of all 3 requirements . 2 out of 3 could get you a refusal.

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Steven ***************

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