Best options for a Visa Run?
Re: Best options for a Visa Run?
Yes, we got a visa on arrivalJohn Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:05 pmMost people don't have to ever do visa runs, I've never done one. I'm curious as to why you are doing one, did you get a tourist visa on arrival?
Re: Best options for a Visa Run?
That's true, but most nationalities need a (fairly expensive) visa in advance for Vietnam. Thailand has a free visa waiver scheme.John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:19 pm Vietnam land borders are closer to PP than Thai land borders.
https://www.vietnam-visa.com/vietnam-visa-exemption/
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Yeh, visa fees for Vietnam will be about $40 pp. Thailand has 45-day visa-free entry.
Re: Best options for a Visa Run?
See, I had no idea that was even a thing, thank you! I'll look into Ha Tien.Alex wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:33 pm Yeah it would be good to know the OP's nationality, to know if she qualifies for visa exempt here or there. eVisa for Vietnam is $25 and takes some days to be ready, so it's important to plan ahead.
If the OP plans to visit Kampot, a visa run to Ha Tien could be a good option, as more nationalities qualify for visa exempt entry into that Vietnamese special zone there.
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Re: Best options for a Visa Run?
Sorry if you answered already but regarding an E-Visa that is listed on the Govt website-- I remember you needed a letter from a business/school with the patent tax documents etc-- saying your going to be hired for a job.PSD-Kiwi wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:05 pm Why do you need to make a Visa run? What type of Visa did you enter on?
If you entered on a T-type (Tourist) Visa you can apply for a 1 month Extension of Stay in-country either directly at the DoI Visa Office in Pochentong, or via a Visa Agency.
If you entered on an E-type (Ordinary) Visa then you can apply for an Extension of Stay (different categories, lengths, prices, etc. explained in other threads) via a Visa Agency (or directly at the DoI Visa Office if you have all of the necessary supporting documentation).
If you entered on a T-type Visa and are wanting to switch to an E-type Visa, then yes, a Visa run is necessary. Vietnam land borders are closer to PP than Thai land borders. If you want to spend a weekend in Bangkok, then I'd suggest flying.
If applying on the Govt' website-- is the letter still needed? or is it as simple as just clicking "Visa Type E" and paying the $42 bucks?
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Re: Best options for a Visa Run?
The E-class visa is usually granted on entry to anyone who ticks the box. I'm not sure about applying online, but I don't see the point in that unless you are from a restricted country. Where it becomes an issue is with visa extensions. These will usually need supporting documents. I haven't had to get a visa myself in over a decade but I do have to supply recent FPCS screenshots and scans of work permits and whatever every six months. If you are legit you shouldn't have any problem getting these together before you need a new extension so don't fret.BklynBoy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:40 pmSorry if you answered already but regarding an E-Visa that is listed on the Govt website-- I remember you needed a letter from a business/school with the patent tax documents etc-- saying your going to be hired for a job.PSD-Kiwi wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:05 pm Why do you need to make a Visa run? What type of Visa did you enter on?
If you entered on a T-type (Tourist) Visa you can apply for a 1 month Extension of Stay in-country either directly at the DoI Visa Office in Pochentong, or via a Visa Agency.
If you entered on an E-type (Ordinary) Visa then you can apply for an Extension of Stay (different categories, lengths, prices, etc. explained in other threads) via a Visa Agency (or directly at the DoI Visa Office if you have all of the necessary supporting documentation).
If you entered on a T-type Visa and are wanting to switch to an E-type Visa, then yes, a Visa run is necessary. Vietnam land borders are closer to PP than Thai land borders. If you want to spend a weekend in Bangkok, then I'd suggest flying.
If applying on the Govt' website-- is the letter still needed? or is it as simple as just clicking "Visa Type E" and paying the $42 bucks?
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