I plan to visit Thailand in February for about a week. I'd like to take a quick trip to Vietnam, just to see, and since my lady friend hasn't been there either, she'd like to go. How long would a tourist visa take to be granted? Would I run in to any problems seeing as Thailand would be my final destination from the US and the fact I would be applying for the visa here in the US.

Any problems with taking a flight from BKK to there seeing it's such a short trip?

Maybe this post would be better suited in the Travel forum. Could this be moved moderators?

If you apply in Bangkok at the S.R. Vietnam - embassy the visa can be obtained usually within 1 day, depends how busy they are. To apply in the USA calculate 9-10 business days as mentioned here:

http://www.vietnamembassy-usa.org/consular...ices/visa_info/

or SFO:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread....2407&page=1

Assuming your friend is Thai, in this case her passport (must be valid for at least 6 months) is required. She will not need a Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days, provided holding

onward/return ticket.

Anyway, if you have a few days time, as said 1 (maybe 2) working day(s) in Bangkok should be enough. Embassy is on Wireless Road, pass Plaza Athenee - hotel, next building a small wooden door to enter.

Thanks Axel, I appreciate it.

Check AIR ASIA for cheap flights from BKK to Hanoi ... can be booked online and the more in advance you reserve your tickets the cheaper the price.