Best options for a Visa Run?

Monica · Post by **Monica** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:37 pm

John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:05 pm
Monica wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:40 pm Where do people usually go for a visa run though?
Most 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?

Yes, we got a visa on arrival

Monica · Post by **Monica** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:41 pm

John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:19 pm Vietnam land borders are closer to PP than Thai land borders.

That's true, but most nationalities need a (fairly expensive) visa in advance for Vietnam. Thailand has a free visa waiver scheme.

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.

PSD-Kiwi · Post by **PSD-Kiwi** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:42 pm

Monica wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:37 pm
Yes, we got a visa on arrival

But what type of Visa did you get? Refer to my first comment, you may not even need to make a Visa run.

Monica · Post by **Monica** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:48 pm

PSD-Kiwi wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:42 pm
Monica wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:37 pm
Yes, we got a visa on arrival
But what type of Visa did you get? Refer to my first comment, you may not even need to make a Visa run.

We got the T-type visa

Monica · Post by **Monica** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:51 pm

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.

See, I had no idea that was even a thing, thank you! I'll look into Ha Tien.

And I'm South African

PSD-Kiwi · Post by **PSD-Kiwi** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:52 pm

Monica wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:48 pm We got the T-type visa

So unless you actually need to change to an E-type Visa, you don't need to make a Visa run, you can apply for a 1 month Extension of Stay of your Tourist Visa.

BklynBoy · Post by **BklynBoy** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:40 pm

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.

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.

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?

John Bingham · Post by **John Bingham** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:03 pm

BklynBoy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:40 pm
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.
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.

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?

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.

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