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    #92
    The Black Oil
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    Heading to Vietnam next month, flying from Ireland, connection via Paris. Only staying for 30 weeks. Got the link from the Dept of Foreign Affairs. https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt

    It says
    For outside Vietnam Foreigners personally applying for E-visa

    Upload foreigners' passport data page image and photograph (straight looking without glasses)

    Step 1: Fulfill required information:

    Upload foreigners' passport data page image and photograph (straight looking without glasses);

    After this step, registration code will be sent to the applicant;

    Step 2: Pay E-visa fee (25 USD). Your application will be processed in 3 working days;

    Step 3: Enter registration code, registration email and date of birth to check result in E-visa search menu. If being approved for E-visa, please print E-visa to enter/exit Vietnam.

    Do I scan in or take a photo of my passport's main page, is that adequate? I was watching someone's Youtube vlog recently and that had to have two passport photos with them, but I can't recall if they did the e-visa. Sounds like not.

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    #93
    Credit Checker Moose
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    I was warned off doing the evisa online as it causes many credit cards to get blocked.

    I did the visa approval letter and will pay $25 on arrival. I am not risking my card on that website.


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    #94
    BobbyBobberson
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    I did the letter and money on arrival too. Had to pay in Dong but there was an ATM on arrival.


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    #95
    The Black Oil
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    This? https://vietnamvisa.govt.vn/vietnam-visa-on-arrival/

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    #96
    Credit Checker Moose
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    Yes. That's the site I used. Pay them using Paypal no issues. They respond very quickly with the visa approval letter.


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    #97
    BobbyBobberson
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    Yup 90% certain that was the one I used too but this was over two years ago. Enjoy it, great country!


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    #98
    steve-o
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    Credit Checker Moose wrote: »
    I am not risking my card on that website.
    It's an official government website. What's the risk to your card?
    Credit Checker Moose wrote: »
    Yes. That's the site I used. Pay them using Paypal no issues. They respond very quickly with the visa approval letter.
    In case there's any confusion, that's a commercial website. You are giving your valuable passport details to some random company on the web. And paying more than you'd pay for the e-visa from the official site.


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    #99
    Credit Checker Moose
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    I am not concerned. They are a reputable company with good reviews. Many of my associates have used them over the years.

    What I won't deal with is hours of trying to get my bank to unblock my card. A few quid more for less hassle is good news to me.


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    #100
    The Black Oil
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    AIB internet banking allows you to add a travel note to your cards. Don't think you can do it very far in advance, though.

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    #101
    BobbyBobberson
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    Use a Revolut travel card, when your card gets frozen just pop into the app and unfreeze again.


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    #102
    The Black Oil
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    I got approval from the official website and a PDF with the details, QR code, etc. Is that it now, that's what I bring on arrival, or anything else? Passport photos?

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    #103
    loobylou
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    The Black Oil wrote: »
    I got approval from the official website and a PDF with the details, QR code, etc. Is that it now, that's what I bring on arrival, or anything else? Passport photos?

    That's all you need. Not necessary even to show it on arrival, they have it on record.
    Print it off anyway of course, just in case.


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    #104
    tallaghtfornia
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    The Black Oil wrote: »
    This? https://vietnamvisa.govt.vn/vietnam-visa-on-arrival/

    Is this the site you used ?


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    #105
    The Black Oil
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    tallaghtfornia wrote: »
    Is this the site you used ?

    No. I used this. https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt

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    #106
    Tipperary animal lover
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    I've used vietnamvisa pro.com for years without a problem, just used them again three months ago no hassle, just make sure to have the $ when you arrive for visa stamp and also download the entry/exit form, fill in before ya go and one passport photo, how long are ya going for? If under a month use evisa much easier.


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    #107
    steve-o
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    The Black Oil wrote: »
    I got approval from the official website and a PDF with the details, QR code, etc. Is that it now, that's what I bring on arrival, or anything else? Passport photos?
    Just print it and bring it with you.


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    #108
    tallaghtfornia
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    I'm not to sure when I will be flying hoping next month just want to have the visa before I book my flights.
    Will the proposed entry date matter that I enter ?


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    #109
    Credit Checker Moose
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    Visa is valid for a month from the date of proposed entry.


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    #110
    tallaghtfornia
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    Anyone know how long this takes to process ? Just applied today


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    #111
    Credit Checker Moose
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    3 or 4 days typically.


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    #112
    tallaghtfornia
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    Hi All
    I received my visa last week but cant travel until the 16th the expiry date is the 27th June - but only want to stay till the 25th would that be OK ? or will I need a new visa ?


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    #113
    Credit Checker Moose
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    No problem whatsoever. As long as you leave before the validity period ends there is not going to be a problem.


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    #114
    tallaghtfornia
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    Credit Checker Moose wrote: »
    No problem whatsoever. As long as you leave before the validity period ends there is not going to be a problem.

    If I decide to go later and not use that Visa (Ill get another) will that be an issue ?


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    #115
    killbillvol2
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    tallaghtfornia wrote: »
    If I decide to go later and not use that Visa (Ill get another) will that be an issue ?

    No. Happens all the time.


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    #116
    tallaghtfornia
    Registered Users Posts: 669 ✭✭✭tallaghtfornia


    Thanks everyone thats great info
    God bless boards and its members :-)


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    #117
    [Deleted User]
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    No problem at all. It's one of the more fuky countries for visas but still easy.


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    #118
    The Black Oil
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    steve-o wrote: »
    Just print it and bring it with you.

    There was a group of 4 women in front of me without paperwork, only stuff on phones. I'm not sure what was going on, the immigration officer asked them to wait and called me forward. He checked my passport and said 'visa on arrival', I showed him the print out as I had it ready. My interaction with him can't have been more than 70-80 seconds. Always handy to have the paper version. Heard you might need it for exiting, but that wasn't the case.

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    #119
    Credit Checker Moose
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    I suspect they had the visa approval letters on their phones which is no use to man nor beast.

    I always keep a hard copy ready just in case. I know many people claim they have it in the system and there is no need but that will not satisfy an officious airline official who may demand it or find that the visa system is down at the airport. This has happened a few times with the Turkish evisa and the printout was the only thing that would do.


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    #120
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    That's mad they were allowed on the plane. Every time I've flown to Vietnam, the check-in has made sure to look at my printed out visa on arrival letter.


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    #121
    The Black Oil
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    That's mad they were allowed on the plane. Every time I've flown to Vietnam, the check-in has made sure to look at my printed out visa on arrival letter.

    I didn't experience that at all, but your post reminded me that Air France asked me for 'proof' of booking when I was at their desk at Dublin. Fortunately I had a print out of that to hand.

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