Vietnam exempt stamp

[thaitero]

Since i have a finnish passport, it seems i am allowed 15 day stamp without visa.

How do they calculate this 15 days? Arrival day included? If i arrive 20 th june, what will be the last day to exit?

When boarding from Thailand/arriving, do i have to have ticket outside to Vietnam or can i make my further plans inside of Vietnam later?

 

Thank you for any input 

[LongTimeLurker]

15 days counts the day you arrive and leave. So arriving 20 June you should leave on or before 4 July.

 

The airline will not let you board without an onward / return ticket.

[Jip99]

I also had an issue on entry in HCMC. My friend had the airline paperwork but we went through different immigration channels - I was told to go and fill in a form but my friend realised what was happening and came to my rescue.

 

Yes, you need evidence of onward travel.