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Transit Visa HCMC, Vietnam
A friend and I (both American passports) will be flying into HCMC via Tokyo NRT on December 24, 2015. We are immediately flying to Bangkok the next morning (less than 12 hours in HCMC) and are wondering if we can avoid a a full fledged visa.
We will be back into Vietnam before we fly back to US in January, but we want to avoid buying a multiple entry visa if at all possible to save money. I read about a $5 transit visa but was wondering about how to apply. I know we can do a 1 month single entry VOA online for the second time we enter Vietnam. If we have to we will do a multiple entry 1 month VOA but would like to save money! Thanks guys and Im new to this site. I believe this is my first post! :) |
Vietnam - Transit Visa Visa required. Transiting without a visa is possible for: Holders of confirmed onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours. Visa issuance: Holders of a pre-approval letter issued only in Ha Noi, Viet Nam by the Vietnamese Immigration (Ministry of Public Security) or the Consular Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), can obtain a transit visa provided arriving on Vietnam Airlines (VN). Fee: USD 25.-. Additional information: International transit passengers through Viet Nam are permitted to stay overnight in the transit lounge. However, there are limited aiprport facilities available to the passenger. Important: Visa exempt visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry. |
Thank you for your reply. I suppose I will just apply for the multiple entry visa so I can enjoy a nice bed in a hotel for the night before returning later in the month! Thanks so much.
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I don't believe the transit visa is available for individuals, but rather to those on tours or cruises. Airlines will not board you without proper documentation for Vietnam. I don't believe Christmas day is a legal holiday in any Asian country, but it will be crowded with westerners at that time. Christmas Eve in Saigon is still celebrated with special events and is very festive.
At least Tan Son Nhat HCMC Airport is close-in - book a hotel and have them pick you up (you have to be careful with cabs in VN). |
Originally Posted by Daawgon
(Post 25459016)
I don't believe the transit visa is available for individuals, but rather to those on tours or cruises. Airlines will not board you without proper documentation for Vietnam. I don't believe Christmas day is a legal holiday in any Asian country, but it will be crowded with westerners at that time. Christmas Eve in Saigon is still celebrated with special events and is very festive.
At least Tan Son Nhat HCMC Airport is close-in - book a hotel and have them pick you up (you have to be careful with cabs in VN). A hotel sounds nicer than sleeping in the airport anyway! ^ |
Originally Posted by Daawgon
(Post 25459016)
I don't believe Christmas day is a legal holiday in any Asian country,
At least Tan Son Nhat HCMC Airport is close-in - book a hotel and have them pick you up (you have to be careful with cabs in VN).[/QUOTE] Mai Linh and Vinasun taxis are fine. |
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