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By Rebecca Torres | Austin, TexasThree days before my flight to Ho Chi Minh City, I realized I hadn’t applied for my visa. Pure panic set in. I’d been so focused on booking tours and researching street food spots that the actual entry requirements completely slipped my mind.It was a Sunday evening when the realization…
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Worked in the City for six years. Burnout hit hard last spring. Booked a one-way to Saigon without much of a plan. The visa was my only real concern since I was leaving in ten days.Applied on a Wednesday evening after work. Friday afternoon the confirmation came through. Two working days. Printed it at the…
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Left Chicago on a Tuesday morning. Applied for the visa on Sunday night, wasn’t sure it would come through in time. Layover in Tokyo, then straight to Hanoi. Somewhere over the Pacific, my phone buzzed with the approval email. Three days from application to approved.Immigration at Noi Bai was quick. Showed them my printed letter,…
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Left Chicago on a Tuesday morning. Applied for the visa on Sunday night, wasn’t sure it would come through in time. Layover in Tokyo, then straight to Hanoi. Somewhere over the Pacific, my phone buzzed with the approval email. Three days from application to approved.Immigration at Noi Bai was quick. Showed them my printed letter,…
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Left Chicago on a Tuesday morning. Applied for the visa on Sunday night, wasn’t sure it would come through in time. Layover in Tokyo, then straight to Hanoi. Somewhere over the Pacific, my phone buzzed with the approval email. Three days from application to approved.Immigration at Noi Bai was quick. Showed them my printed letter,…
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Left Chicago on a Tuesday morning. Applied for the visa on Sunday night, wasn’t sure it would come through in time. Layover in Tokyo, then straight to Hanoi. Somewhere over the Pacific, my phone buzzed with the approval email. Three days from application to approved.Immigration at Noi Bai was quick. Showed them my printed letter,…
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Left Chicago on a Tuesday morning. Applied for the visa on Sunday night, wasn’t sure it would come through in time. Layover in Tokyo, then straight to Hanoi. Somewhere over the Pacific, my phone buzzed with the approval email. Three days from application to approved.Immigration at Noi Bai was quick. Showed them my printed letter,…
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Need more time in Vietnam? Whether you fell in love with the country or have business to finish, extending your Vietnam visa is possible. Here is your complete guide to the visa extension process. Who Can Extend? Most visa types are eligible for extension: tourist visas, business visas, and e-visas. Extensions are typically granted for…
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Vietnam Visa Rejection: What Next? A rejected Vietnam visa isn’t the end of your travel plans. Understanding why your application was denied and how to fix it can lead to successful reapplication. Common Rejection Reasons Document Issues Passport less than 6 months validity Photo doesn’t meet requirements Incomplete application form Missing supporting documents Information Errors…
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Vietnam Visa for Cruise Ship Travelers Arriving in Vietnam by cruise ship has different visa requirements than air travel. This guide covers everything cruise passengers need to know about port entry. Popular Vietnam Cruise Ports Halong Bay / Cai Lan Port: Most popular, tours to Ha Long Bay Da Nang / Tien Sa Port: Access…