ClaytonSeymour Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Does anyone know the cost of a Vietnamese Visa in London (same day express service) as opposed to the cost of obtaining it in Bangkok? I've tried the Vietnamese Embassy's website, but no fees on show - advised to contact the embassy. It's now closed for the weekend & if I'm going to obtain it in London, I want to make my travel & one night accommodation arrangements prior to going into work on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keycon Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Does anyone know the cost of a Vietnamese Visa in London (same day express service) as opposed to the cost of obtaining it in Bangkok? I've tried the Vietnamese Embassy's website, but no fees on show - advised to contact the embassy. It's now closed for the weekend & if I'm going to obtain it in London, I want to make my travel & one night accommodation arrangements prior to going into work on Monday. about 100 Oz $ in Australia, similar everywhere I think, US 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 non-smokers pay a hefty surcharge IF a visa is granted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 It's probably cheaper for 1 night hotel in Bangkok than in London? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonSeymour Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 It's probably cheaper for 1 night hotel in Bangkok than in London? I'll be in Bangkok anyway, but, I'm looking to 'get out of something', so, a trip to the Vietnamese Embassy, sounds like a good excuse. It also means I wont have to lose time over this in BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) I still recommend www.stayinvietnam.com for online Vietnam visa applications, with secure site for paying the US$48 dollars application fee. They will fax or email you the invitation letter from Immigration and all you need is to front up at the visa-on-arrival desk, fill in the form, give them your passport and a picture and pay the US$50 (single) or US$100 (multiple) for the actual visa. Tourist or Business and no letter of introduction from client is normally needed (but polite to have one IMHO). My VN client screwed up my recent invitation but I logged on, applied, followed up with a phone call and I had my invitation in my hand at the airport 5 hours later and had dinner in Vung Tau that same evening. Edited September 22, 2008 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpete Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) The above post seems strange, bit of a rip off somwhere. I went from Cambodia into Vietnam 3rd July last year by bus at Sihanouk Ville border crossing. It cost US$35 for a 30-day stay, single entry. You will need a visa-sized photograph. Like Cambodia, the visa is a full-page stick-in, so be sure to have empty open pages! If I remember correctly, was over 12 months ago,. No hassle. Edited September 24, 2008 by Zpete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asanee Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Cost at their emb is BKK was: 35US$ for normal processing=collect 3d, maybe with luck 2nd day. valid 30 days, 1 foto needed Or double that for same day-express: bring morning, collect afternoon. With luck and determinaion you might even be able to catch an evening flight to VN. Beats any quote from above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyned Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Does VN have visa on arrival? Can I fly from USA to Hanoi with no visa until I get there? NanLaew's reply referes to visa on arrival desk?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_r Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Does VN have visa on arrival?Can I fly from USA to Hanoi with no visa until I get there? NanLaew's reply referes to visa on arrival desk?? There is a visa on arrival system, but you need to pre-arrange the visa with a travel agency before you travel. I think it's cheaper and the same amount of paperwork to get a standard tourist visa directly at the embassy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_r Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 A 30-day single-entry visa cost me 1850 Bahts (54USD) at the embassy in Bangkok 3 weeks ago. The delivery time was 4 days (more expensive for express delivery). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonSeymour Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Thanks for the replies. From the comments here & info I've gleaned elsewhere, it would seem that the cost of obtaining a Vietnamese Visa in Bangkok as opposed to London is negligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 non-smokers pay a hefty surcharge IF a visa is granted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartempion Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Jeez, yesterday I paid 62 euros at the Paris Vietnamese consulate, that's 3100 Baht Anyway from Udon Thani to drive to Kon Kaen and wait x days it would have cost me more... My guess is these countries (Vietnam, Laos) don't want our tourist money making it a hassle to obtain a visa (will need one week to pick up passport!) I live 120kms from Vientiane and would go there often if it was not for the 1300B visa fee. The saw me once, and so will be Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I am in the USA. I was quite put off a year or two ago when I tried to find out the costs and process for getting a Vietnam Visa. Going to their website, they do NOT post the price. You have to send them an email. BS! I like simple things up front. I sent them an email using one of my junk email accounts in case I start getting spammed and here is part of the email reply. 6) What is the fee? Without prior authorizations, -Single entry, one-month: - $65.00 (regular service - 5 business days). - $85.00 (rush service - 2 business days). - Single entry, three-month: - $110 (regular service - 3 to 4 business day). - Multiple entry: - 1 month: $130.00 (3 business day). - 3 month: $150.00 (3 to 4 business day). - 6 month: $200.00 (3 to 4 business day). The problem with Vietnam is it is very difficult for me to plan trips in advance due to the nature of my contracting job. When there is work, I work. When not working I jet off to Thailand and visa on arrival. Vietnam visas are dated and do not last very long before they expire. This reduces the chances I will visit Vietnam. So much still to see in Thailand, and Laos and Cambodia and the Philippines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol168 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 if you apply Visa to Vietnam online, It cost $25 with 2 working days and $35 with 1 working day. More information about Visa to Vietnam check this website: www.vietnam-visa.com and price: www.vietnam-visa.com/pricing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheynewalk Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 The visa online is generally cheaper and more convenient than going to the embassies these days and some agents only charge $10 for the pre-approval letter. You can only enter vietnam at saigon, hanoi and dalang airports with this though. Reports are it is becoming very popular nowadays and the wait time is about 30 minutes if you have all your forms, photos and cash in order when you arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyMcCollum Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I use to get my in America. Then I found it quicker and cheeper to do in Thailand. I never bother going to the Embassy, I took my Visa to New line travel in BKK and got it back usually the next day for $20 last time I went about a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ableguy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I filled the form in on line and paid at airport HCM $ 25 dont know why anyone would pay $50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I filled the form in on line and paid at airport HCM $ 25 dont know why anyone would pay $50 What form did you fill in? can you provide the link? I like some others found the only way was to pay $23 for a Visa approval letter, then pay $25 for the actual visa on arrival, not doubting you, but I want to go back soon and if there is a cheaper way i would like to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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