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Old Feb 19, 2024 | 4:47 pm
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Vietnam Visa Help- time sensitive please.

I screwed up and didn’t realize it takes up to 10 days for Vietnam visa and cannot do Visa on Arrival. We are arriving in DaNang from Siem Reap on Feb 22nd. I just applied online, am I screwed? Should I use one of the 3rd party agencies and expedite it?

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Old Feb 19, 2024 | 5:29 pm
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Originally Posted by TravelDoorsOut
I screwed up and didn’t realize it takes up to 10 days for Vietnam visa and cannot do Visa on Arrival. We are arriving in DaNang from Siem Reap on Feb 22nd. I just applied online, am I screwed? Should I use one of the 3rd party agencies and expedite it?
I would pay the price and expedite it. I'm not gutsy enough to think you will get the visa in 3 days.

I remember a member needing to pay to expedite the visa. This was November 2022. He had to pay a painful amount of money when he didn't allow enough time but at least he was able to enter the country.

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Old Feb 19, 2024 | 5:42 pm
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
I would pay the price and expedite it. I'm not gutsy enough to think you will get the visa in 3 days.

I remember a member needing to pay to expedite the visa. This was November 2022. He had to pay a painful amount of money when he didn't allow enough time but at least he was able to enter the country.

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how do you expedite it? Any idea?
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Old Feb 19, 2024 | 7:43 pm
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Also, e-visa vs VOA, any reason to choose one vs another when doing a 3rd party company?
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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 6:45 pm
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TravelDoorsOut for expediting I'd look into visa agencies there. They can often courier your passport and get the visa back quicker for a fee. As for e-visa vs VOA, I think either works if using an agent. They'll know the quickest option. Given your timeline I'd pay the agent as insurance to ensure you're approved in time. Hope it works out and you can still make your Cambodia trip!
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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 2:24 pm
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What passport do you have? I have been to Vietnam several times on a U.S. passport and the eVisa processing time was only about 4 days. Are you eligible for the eVisa?
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