Vietnam for 1 week ( flying BKK-SIAGON), Australian and Thai ... Do both of us require a pre-approval Visa letter ? We need to apply in Bangkok ?

Do we not receive a Visa exempt stamp at the airport in Vietnam on arrival ?

Thanks for any feedback ... I have read many posts on this and this is confusion on what is available .. I'm confused as well as a couple of older posters I read..

Thanks.

What does the Vietman consulate / Embassy website say? When I was travelling to Vietnam, this was my first point of consultation. If you have any further confusion, give them a call.

5 Years or so ago I (from the UK) required a Visa from the Vietnam Embassy, it took one day.

I'm not sure about a Thai Citizen.

No Visa exempt, when I last went I applied on line quick and effective service they emailed the details which you then print off and show on arrival to Immigration Officers who will then issue the Visa.

Try

Vietnam Visa On Arrival | The Official Website Vietnam-Visa.com

Thai citizens receive a thirty-day entry stamp upon arrival in Vietnam.

Just come back from Ho Chi Minh City.

My Thai partner did not need a visa up to 30 days.

I (Australian) had to get a visa on entry, but you need to apply online before you go.

The application form online cost $US20 and another $US25 for stamp on arrival.

They said that i had to fill in 2 forms with pic's. But were not interested in the 2nd one on arrival

By the way, it is advisable to take $US. they are used for everything.

Just come back from Ho Chi Minh City.

My Thai partner did not need a visa up to 30 days.

I (Australian) had to get a visa on entry, but you need to apply online before you go.

The application form online cost $US20 and another $US25 for stamp on arrival.

They said that i had to fill in 2 forms with pic's. But were not interested in the 2nd one on arrival

By the way, it is advisable to take $US. they are used for everything.

thanks oldsailor, clear as crystal ... Australian needs a completed application ( available on-line ) & a thai needs nothing ! Also, take $US ....

very heplful ... i'm going to Phu Quoc for a few days .. should be good.

cheers.

Thanks Tafia and Oldsailor, this was the same question I have been wanted to be answered, as I will be going to Vietnam in the near future.

By the way, it is advisable to take $US. they are used for everything.

Actually that's not true.Whilst you might see prices quoted in USD for some things-e.g. hotel prices in Saigon or other big cities,that's only for comparison,it's actually illegal in Vietnam to charge in anything other than VND.Certainly in smaller towns,and off the tourist trail,you never see USD,all prices are in VND.You might be able to use USD in larger cities,but you won't get a very favourable exchange rate.it's quite easy to exchange any major currency in banks in Vietnam,and all ATM's(of which there are many) dispense VND

go to the vietnam embassy and get a visa. you do not have to wait in the visa on arrival line.that is if an embassy is close to you and you have the time if not do it on line

By the way, it is advisable to take $US. they are used for everything.

Actually that's not true.Whilst you might see prices quoted in USD for some things-e.g. hotel prices in Saigon or other big cities,that's only for comparison,it's actually illegal in Vietnam to charge in anything other than VND.Certainly in smaller towns,and off the tourist trail,you never see USD,all prices are in VND.You might be able to use USD in larger cities,but you won't get a very favourable exchange rate.it's quite easy to exchange any major currency in banks in Vietnam,and all ATM's(of which there are many) dispense VND

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Not correct, just returned from Vietnam. Many venues quote in US$ and Dong. e.g. Nha Trang, Hoi An and Sapa. When paying in US$ change provided in Dong at around 20,700 dong to the $. Of course some places quote a poor exchange rate, then pay in Dong

No Visa exempt, when I last went I applied on line quick and effective service they emailed the details which you then print off and show on arrival to Immigration Officers who will then issue the Visa.

Try

Vietnam Visa On Arrival | The Official Website Vietnam-Visa.com

Not true for everyone but true in the OP case.