British National flying to Vietnam from Bangkok. Can I get the visa on arrival?
I will be flying to Vietnam from Bangkok this summer and I'm trying to figure out if I will need to apply for my visa in advance. As I understand it (from various 'Vietnam visa' websites) as I am from the UK I can get a visa on arrival in Vietnam.
However, what concerns me is that I won't be arriving from the UK but from Bangkok so different rules may apply.
Can anyone clarify this?
Best Answer
From the site of The Embassy of Viet Nam:
We do not recommend visa-on-arrival and online visa. These types of visa are issued by un-recognised websites with no connections with the embassy. We cannot verify the validity of such visa and cannot provide assistance to travelers in case they are refused entry while using these types of visa. Please read the updated Travel Advice by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
So if you wish to take your chances on arrival go right ahead but I would get a visa from the nearest consulate.
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Vietnam visa on arrival is working method. There are many discussion about it on Tripadvisor and Lonelyplanet and many travelers have confirmed it is working. The problem is that you should apply a vietnam visa through a licensed Vietnam travel company because of Vietnam immigration law Please be advised that visa on arrival is only for air travelers and it will take 10-30 minutes to get stamped visa at the arrival airport.
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