Hi, I'm traveling to Vietnam with a Thai friend.

I know that Thais can enter Vietnam free of charge, for 30 days.

But does he need to get permission from a Viet embassy in advance? Does he need to give passport photos, or provide evidence of a return flight, hotel bookings or proof of adequate funding in cash?

Or will they just stamp his passport on arrival, no questions asked?

Thanks in advance!

I have Thai friends that come to Vietnam on a regular basis; they just roll up and get the visa.

Vietnam is member of ASEAN, so no problem with Thais travelling anywhere in this 'union'.

Edited November 10, 200916 yr by seaeagle

Thanks for the replies... good to know it is so straight-forward!

Her Thai I D Card should be Enough, But take her passport (if she has one)

Passport is required.