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Will not having a return ticket to Thailand cause problems at Vietnamese immigration?

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Nov 30, 2025

6 hours ago

Anonymous *************

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I'm going to Hanoi on Tuesday to apply for DTV, and since I'm not sure how long I'll stay there (depends how long they are going to make me wait for getting the work done), I didn't book a return ticket to TH. Could it be a problem at Vietnamese immigration when entering the country Tuesday ? How did you guys manage that part ?

Thanks.

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A user is concerned about potential issues with Vietnamese immigration when entering Hanoi without a return ticket to Thailand, as they need to apply for a visa there. Comments from others suggest that the situation may vary; some have entered without a return ticket, while others recommend having one in case it is requested. Immigration officers may ask about the duration of stay, but in many cases, users reported being allowed entry without problems.

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I am on hanoi now, Did ask how long i wanted to stay. I told them as soon as my embassy papers where done i will leave. Probablu 1-2 week i said. Stamped in 45 days no more questions

5 hours ago

Johnny *************

Took me 8 days in Hanoi. 6 business days

6 hours ago

Anonymous ******************

Dec 5 and Dec 10 will be public holdays of Thailand which Thai embassy will also be closed you are likely to get visa result like a week of Dec 15. i thino may be you need return ticket, there is a chance the immigration officer at Hanoi airport may request tl see.

6 hours ago

Greg ********

Depends on passport I suppose. I am on British passport and been about 10 times since 2018. I was asked once for return. I had one but could not find it. He let me in with a smile.

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