Transit Visa for Vietnam
I am an American living in Korea, and I bought a flight to Singapore with a layover in Ho Chi Minh City through Kayak/Kiwidotcom. When I arrived at the airport I was not allowed on board because, according to the clerk, I needed a transit visa. I looked it up, spoke to people from a Vietnam visa organization, and they said I didn't. The clerk said this airline in particular, Vietjet, didn't offer transfers within the airport, so I'd need to check back in, i.e. leave the gates and go through immigration again. I wasn't refunded the ticket and I'm still obviously angry about the situation because how was I supposed to know that this one airline doesn't offer transfers. I bought another flight, but I want to know if there is any way I can argue this to get at least a partial refund, either through the airline, Kayak, or my credit card?
Best Answer
VietJet is a LCC (Low cost carrier) and like most LCCs is a point to point carrier. You check in for A to B, then at B claim your bags and check in for B to C.
For domestic to domestic flights this is not a big deal, but for international to international it does mean clearing immigration and customs, to claim and recheck your bags.
But sadly as has been mentioned in numerous similar questions, it is the traveler's responsibility to make sure they have the correct documents for the trip they are undertaking, which includes any transit points. Kayak is not responsible for telling you, nor is VietJet. The airlines only responsibility is to the government of the destination to make sure a traveler does have the necessary documents before boarding them and denying them if they don't (as in your case).
You can try filing a complaint with your credit card company, but they will likely side with the airline, as they understand where the responsibility lies.
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Is a transit visa required for Vietnam?
Vietnam is one of these countries, and does not require any transit visa, as long as you plan to stay inside the airport. Note, however, international airports such as Hanoi Noi Bai Airport and Danang International Airport are rather small and not the best places for a light-sleeper.How do I get a transit visa for Vietnam?
Getting an evisa for a transit in Vietnam is quite easy and straightforward. You only need to complete an online form, upload your photo and passport page, and then pay the visa fee and wait for around 3 business days to know whether your e-visa application is accepted or not.Can you transit through Vietnam airport?
Travelers Transiting Through Vietnam For Under 24 Hours In almost all situations, travelers arriving in Vietnam for periods of under 24 hours will not need a transit visa. This is because visitors may remain in an airport or seaport terminal for the duration of this transition time if this amounts to less than 1 day.Can I get a Vietnam visa at the airport?
Visa on arrival is available for Air travelers. Those arriving by land or cruise are required to contact the local Vietnam embassy to get a full Vietnam visa before departure. Visa on arrival must be picked up at Vietnam airports after landing.WHAT IS TRANSIT \u0026 TRANSIT VISA ?
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This is an alternative way to get your visa for Vietnam. You just need to send us your passport and flight information together and choose the type of visa you would like to obtain, pay the service fee, get your "Visa approval letter" within 2-3 working days and pick up your visa at your destination airport (Hanoi airport, Ho Chi Minh city airport and Da Nang Airport). After we obtain the approval letter for you (a document (approved by the Immigration Office) that allows you to enter and exit Vietnam for a given time period), we will forward you a copy by email. Copies of the same document will be forwarded on your behalf to Vietnam Immigration checkpoints at International Airports only. When you arrive in Viet Nam, the Immigration officers will have those documents ready and will be able to issue your entry visa quickly. (Read more: https://www.halong-bay-tours.com/tourist-services/vietnam-visa-on-arrival/)
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