Visa For Vietnam

[songhklasid]

I was thinking of a short trip to vietnam on my next trip to thailand (aust passport) also in company with thai girlfriend (thai passport) could I get this done (visa) in bangkok, How long would it take, also does anyone know of direct flts BKK-Da Nang ?

regards songhklasid

[2unique]

You can do this online as you need an invitation letter. You sign with an online agency who send the document and officially record you as invited. Then when you turn up you show the document to get a visa on arrival.

I'll send if I can find any records at home to help you find a company to use.

I don't think Thais need to do this for Vietnam but memory hazy...

Sent from Android, please excuse errors in type or judgement.

Edited July 22, 2012 by 2unique

[simple1]

I have used www.myvietnamvisa.com for visa on arrival & they were fine. Their are direct flights BKK - Danang, just Google and select carrier. Guess you already know Thais do not require a visa for Vietnam

[2unique]

I used http://www.vietnam-visa.org/

[theoldgit]

Or you can get your visa at the Vietnamese Consulate on Wireless Road, in between the Plaza Athene and the Conrad.

Getting the visa before you travel involves two trips, I was advised to do that and was informed that actually getting the visa on arrival, once you have the invitation letter, is a bit of a rugby scrum, that didn't seem to be the when we went earlier this year.

I'm not aware of any direct flights from Bangkok to Da Nang, I think you have to go via Hanoi or HCM, though Air Asia fly there from KL. Well worth the effort though.

[MCR2k1]

It is significantly more expensive at Viet Nam embassy in BKK than online. Plus its a three-day waiting period unless you want to pay even more for the 'express fee'.

[simple1]

I have used www.myvietnamvisa.com for visa on arrival & they were fine. Their are direct flights BKK - Danang, just Google and select carrier. Guess you already know Thais do not require a visa for Vietnam

I believe I have misinformed you - looks like there are currently no direct flights BKK to Da Nang. BTW where are you heading to, is it Hoi An?

[theoldgit]

It is significantly more expensive at Viet Nam embassy in BKK than online. Plus its a three-day waiting period unless you want to pay even more for the 'express fee'.

I don't recall it being "significantly more expensive" to get a visa from the Consulate before you go, I thought it was about the same.

The visa on arrival letter costs US$19 plus a stamping fee of $25 on arrival in Vietnam, the Consulates website says the standard fee is $40, though I think it was slightly more.

I will concede that the three day wait is not convenient to everyone, but it was convenient to me.

[songhklasid]

Probably wont have chance to go to next year, but my mate says quing-tri is a quiet beach area, cheap seafood, thought about checking it out, & yes you have to fly via hanoi from BKK.

rgds songhklasid

[MCR2k1]

It is significantly more expensive at Viet Nam embassy in BKK than online. Plus its a three-day waiting period unless you want to pay even more for the 'express fee'.

I don't recall it being "significantly more expensive" to get a visa from the Consulate before you go, I thought it was about the same.

The visa on arrival letter costs US$19 plus a stamping fee of $25 on arrival in Vietnam, the Consulates website says the standard fee is $40, though I think it was slightly more.

I will concede that the three day wait is not convenient to everyone, but it was convenient to me.

Like most embassies from countries in this part of the world the website is fairly useless and the fees haven't been updated in half a decade.

When I was at the consulate in person in November of 2010 it was 2,800 for a single entry tourist visa and 4,200 for a multi, if I remember correctly, WITHOUT the 'express' fee.

[songhklasid]

My apoligies, the spot was hoi-an, not quang-tri or whatever, that my mate visited, has anyone been, reports?

rgds songhklasid

[simple1]

My apoligies, the spot was hoi-an, not quang-tri or whatever, that my mate visited, has anyone been, reports?

rgds songhklasid

Yes I liked Hoi An. Personally four nights was enough for me, depends what interests you. For a laid back time it's fine. it you're looking for a party place by the sea go to Nha Trang. Good restaurants and bars by the river and in the old town, pleasant to walk around town at night with the old building (wasn't flattened by American bombing during the war) and you're not constantly hassled by street vendors, not to much traffic - . The beaches and sea are clean and about 15/20 minutes bicycle ride from town. No Thai style bar beers . Overall a lot cleaner than Thailand and don't forget the great coffee. For accommodation I recommend Hoi An Garden Villas. Not expensive, with big well furnished rooms, aircon, small swimming pool to cool down and quiet with Internet access, bicycles provided at no cost. There is a bicycle tour that I would recommend. I know it sounds a bit dull, but it is interesting to visit the villages away from the tourist area and see the local industry. it's owned by a French guy & the guide speaks good English. With traveling around Vietnam, avoid the long distance buses, get a train or fly. Hope this post helps...

[PattayaParent]

It is significantly more expensive at Viet Nam embassy in BKK than online. Plus its a three-day waiting period unless you want to pay even more for the 'express fee'.

I don't recall it being "significantly more expensive" to get a visa from the Consulate before you go, I thought it was about the same.

The visa on arrival letter costs US$19 plus a stamping fee of $25 on arrival in Vietnam, the Consulates website says the standard fee is $40, though I think it was slightly more.

I will concede that the three day wait is not convenient to everyone, but it was convenient to me.

Like most embassies from countries in this part of the world the website is fairly useless and the fees haven't been updated in half a decade.

When I was at the consulate in person in November of 2010 it was 2,800 for a single entry tourist visa and 4,200 for a multi, if I remember correctly, WITHOUT the 'express' fee.

Depends on your nationality what the fee is but they will charge you for the express unless you say otherwise. Non-express should be around 1,800 for Brits, Yanks pay double I think.

Before you go to Hoi An check it's not flooded, there's storms hitting Viet Nam at the moment.

[songhklasid]

Thanks guys, I,ll be in L.O.S. in sept/oct but this trip organized, I was looking @ maybe late april or this time next year, What is the best time of year (wheather wise) Thanks simple1, It,s sounds like a perfect spot, & I.ll have #2 with me for company to show her the sights.

regards songhklasid

[simple1]

Thanks guys, I,ll be in L.O.S. in sept/oct but this trip organized, I was looking @ maybe late april or this time next year, What is the best time of year (wheather wise) Thanks simple1, It,s sounds like a perfect spot, & I.ll have #2 with me for company to show her the sights.

regards songhklasid

I was in Hoi An mid April this year and the weather was perfect

[hgma]

anyone knows visa on arrival road entries in Vietnam?

[blazes]

I flew to Hanoi with Thai gf this last March. Visa for me was 2,500 baht. Done by a Bkk travel agency. expensive but saves a lot of bother. (Valid for one month.)

Was distinctly unimpressed by Hanoi, the only city I went to. (But went on the cruise to Halong). Traffic is unbearable in Hanoi. Lots of aggressive selling in the markets.

Glad to get back to the more laid-back Thailand. However, no doubt in my mind that Vietnam is an Asian powerhouse in the making.