Wanted to add a recent data point. I dropped off my passport at the Vietnam Mission at the UN in New York yesterday and it was $75. They accept personal checks and cash, although the website said only cashiers checks and money orders.
So... any updates recently on folks who did the pre arranged Visa? I've got some international plans between now and my trip to Vietnam at the end of Sept. and would prefer to not part with my passport with such a time crunch. I would hate to risk not getting the passport back before I need it for my 2 other trips, once which needs a visa. All the guidebooks really don't recommend the pre arranged avenue.
Also... is the visa validity like the India visa? Good from the date of processing, or is it 30 days from arrival?
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Visa on Arrival
I used www.myvietnamvisa.com to get a Visa on Arrival letter. I sent them my travel and passport details, and it took them 48 hours to issue me a letter. I paid $24, including credit card fees.
I had given them my flight details- looking at the letter again, it's good for an entry to Vietnam for up to 1 month after my original flight date.
I presented the Visa letter at the Visa on Arrival desk, and paid $25, and got a 1 entry, one month visa. They also do longer term visas as well.
I've got no affiliation with this site, but thought they did a good job with confirmations, turnaround time, etc. They also take credit cards (some of the sites don't), which I wanted, because I wanted to be able to dispute the charge if nothing came through.
Others have reported problems at departure because you don't have a visa in your passport. However, the letter you get looks very official, and plainly states that the Immigration Dept is granting you permission to enter Vietnam and pick up your visa on arrival. I didn't have any problem at the check in counter.
Can anyone tell me the current consular fee for mailing my passport to the Embassy in Washington, DC? I've been emailing them and calling them with no response as of yet.
Also, I considered contacting the consulate in SF, but the website set up for them is not legitimate.
The website for the SF Consulate is "legitimate". Just used them for a one year multiple entry tourist visa. The fee is $170 and the turn around was less than one week.
The website for the SF Consulate is "legitimate". Just used them for a one year multiple entry tourist visa. The fee is $170 and the turn around was less than one week.
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I have recently had a similar experience -- fast and efficient service at the S.F. Consulate.
The website for the SF Consulate is "legitimate". Just used them for a one year multiple entry tourist visa. The fee is $170 and the turn around was less than one week.
Unofficial website of Vietnam consulate in San Francisco, USA
Useful information about the consulate and how to get Visa to Vietnam.
Please visit official website of Vietnam consulate in San Francisco here: http://www.vietnamconsulatesf.org
The SF consulate says it is $85 for a single entry visa (US passport). Looks like you paid $49 for a visa on arrival?
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Originally Posted by friendlyplanet
I used www.myvietnamvisa.com to get a Visa on Arrival letter. I sent them my travel and passport details, and it took them 48 hours to issue me a letter. I paid $24, including credit card fees.
I had given them my flight details- looking at the letter again, it's good for an entry to Vietnam for up to 1 month after my original flight date.
I presented the Visa letter at the Visa on Arrival desk, and paid $25, and got a 1 entry, one month visa. They also do longer term visas as well.
I've got no affiliation with this site, but thought they did a good job with confirmations, turnaround time, etc. They also take credit cards (some of the sites don't), which I wanted, because I wanted to be able to dispute the charge if nothing came through.
Others have reported problems at departure because you don't have a visa in your passport. However, the letter you get looks very official, and plainly states that the Immigration Dept is granting you permission to enter Vietnam and pick up your visa on arrival. I didn't have any problem at the check in counter.
I think getting a visa on arrival is a little risky. Also foung that the tourist visa for multi-entry and 6 months stays have changed after August of this year. The SF consulate is fast and efficient, I usually just send it in, without using a service, and get it back in a few days. You need to fill the visa application out, use a pay vehicle besides cc or personal check, pay fed express, or other mailing service both ways. If you Google vietnam consulate sf you can get the forms. Enjoy the country. Always carry additonal passport photos, and make some copies of your visa and passport.
Have you not seen visa on arrivals denied, wait at the airport catch the next plane out to whatever destination,
the process is simple have it in your had avoid the hassle
Have you not seen visa on arrivals denied, wait at the airport catch the next plane out to whatever destination,
the process is simple have it in your had avoid the hassle
I've never seen it denied in VN. I've used a pre-arranged Visa several times without any issues.
If there's a problem with the Visa, then you won't be allowed on the flight to Vietnam.
