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Post by ann on Jun 24, 2023 11:24:47 GMT 7
Effective august 15.
Bought my ticket 7/6 HOPING this would be the case. Woo hoo. No need for visa runs to Cambodia.
Excerpt:-
Vietnam lawmakers approve extension of e-visa validity to 3 months
The National Assembly approved on Saturday a government proposal to extend the validity of tourist e-visas from 30 to 90 days and allow visitors multiple entries.
Vietnam lawmakers approve extension of e-visa validity to 3 months
The legislative body passed the needed amendments to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam with 470 out of 475 members voting in favor.
The amendments take effect on August 15.
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Post by bear on Jun 24, 2023 13:45:29 GMT 7
It's just so nice to see a plan comes together ann ..... Friends used the train to go from Saigon (HCMC) to Hanoi. Stopping off when, where and for how long, as the mood took them. They thoroughly recommended it as a way to see the cultural changes in dress, food, language and appearance along the way. That's going back though....2007!! Woo hoo alright!!! Enjoy..... Cheers 🐻 |
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Post by bear on Aug 5, 2023 18:42:07 GMT 7
Foreign tourists wait for official guidelines on new Vietnam visa policy
Though the government approved the extension of tourist visas effective from August 15, many foreigners said they "are waiting day by day" for official guidelines on the new policy.
"We are waiting for information about the whole process. What will be the procedure of applying on the online tool? What will be the prices for the single entry and multiple entry three- month visas? Will the list of countries that can apply for e-visas be expanded?" German Eric Warnken told VnExpress International."We would also like to know how many times a year you can apply for and receive an e-visa." The National Assembly on June 24 approved extending tourist visas from 30 to 90 days and prolonging visa-free periods for selected countries to 45 days, all beginning August 15. As of Friday, the website of the Vietnam Immigration Portal did not have any new announcements related to the change in visa policy. Sharman from the U.K. plans to visit Vietnam for a month and learned about the new visa extension policy through the media. However, when she asked for details from foreigners living in Vietnam, she received the same answer "not sure." Under the current policy, Sharman is only able to enter Vietnam for up to 15 days without applying for a visa as U.K. was one of 25 countries Vietnam already offered visa waivers to. If Sharman wishes to stay longer in Vietnam, Sharman must leave Vietnam and then reenter, which is a popular option for many foreign tourists, who move to neighboring countries Thailand and Cambodia and then return to Vietnam to continue traveling. Under the new visa policy, Sharman can stay up to 45 days and can be considered for visa issuance and temporary residence extension. A representative of HCMC-based travel firm Top Ten Travel which provides visa service for foreigners said it received many questions such as: "Should I apply for a visa now or wait for August 15?" Many travel firms specializing in the inbound market have been "waiting day by day" for an official guideline about the new visa extension policy from authorities. Pham Ha, CEO of Lux Group, which specializes in organizing luxury cruise tours, said his partners appreciated Vietnamese government’s recent efforts to ease visa requirements but wouldn’t completely believe it without seeing official documentation from the authorities. "Foreign partners also need to know early to plan for the peak international tourism season from October to April," Ha said. Nguyen Thanh Son, deputy director of BenThanh Tourist's international center, said that his company had sent notices to a number of partners in important markets such as Romania, the Netherlands, Germany, France and the U.S., informing them of Vietnam's new visa policy. However, the company had not yet received official documentation on certain aspects of the new visa policies, such as which countries the new e-visa period extension to 90 days would be applied to, and which countries would reap the benefits of the increase in the duration of unilateral visa-free stays to 45 days. Only after obtaining detailed instructions, his company can work with partners to design new tourism products and boost marketing activities to major tourism markets, Son added. Vietnam received 6.6 million foreign arrivals in the first seven months this year, equivalent to 83% of the full year's 8-million target, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Many long-haul travelers from Europe and America are making plans for long holidays in Vietnam following the visa extension, according to a report from online travel platform Agoda. The new visa extension policy is expected to serve as momentum for the tourism sector towards the target of welcoming 8 million international holidaymakers this year. e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/foreign-tourists-wait-for-official-guidelines-on-new-vietnam-visa-policy-4637837.html#google_vignetteP.S. FYI should you need to make any enquiries annvietnamembassy.org.au/en-us/
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Post by ann on Aug 6, 2023 12:08:48 GMT 7
Thanks Bear. They said the specific details will be announced august 15, I’m leaving September 19. So that’s 9 more sleeps before the world goes crazy and crashes the Vietnam visa site. I’ve done a pretend application (for the 30 day visa)so know what stuff I need to supply and have it all ready. I’ve got a feeling it will be pretty simple, fill in the form, supply a passport photo and pay. What could go wrong!!!!
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Post by bear on Aug 6, 2023 15:48:24 GMT 7
Thanks Bear. They said the specific details will be announced august 15, I’m leaving September 19. So that’s 9 more sleeps before the world goes crazy and crashes the Vietnam visa site. I’ve done a pretend application (for the 30 day visa)so know what stuff I need to supply and have it all ready. I’ve got a feeling it will be pretty simple, fill in the form, supply a passport photo and pay. What could go wrong!!!!  What indeed 😂 When I took a detour through Vietnam on the way to Thailand in 2012, I paid some online site about $ 11.00, but I had to take American dollars with me to pay for the actual visa at immigration. I'm a bit hazy on all of the details now, though that seemed to be the way to do it back then. It was some kind of pre approval I think. What could possibly go wrong was at the forefront of my mind until I was asked.for the greenback to pay for the stamp. My local bank actually took some persuading to part with a single fifty dollar USD note. Cheers 🐻 |
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Post by nomadic on Aug 6, 2023 20:37:26 GMT 7
if it's any consolation they probably won't even let you on the plane in oz unless you have all your stuff in order.
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Post by JJJ88 on Aug 7, 2023 7:47:22 GMT 7
if it's any consolation they probably won't even let you on the plane in oz unless you have all your stuff in order. True Nomadic, same sorta thing for the Philippines, years ago I went to board a flight in Sydney on the way to PH and they said I needed a visa, with thinking I would miss the flight I sat down outside the boarding gate then all of a sudden I remembered my Alien Certificate of Residency I-Card or ACR-I Card, so I presented it at the boarding gate, they gave me the all clear then I had to sprint up the travelator to get on the plane. Couldn't believe it, I still managed to catch my flight. Last one on the plane, better late than never I suppose. If possible, best to organise visas before you go just to be safe. Cheers J |
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Post by bear on Aug 15, 2023 18:22:19 GMT 7
Excerpt:- Vietnam issues e-visa for all countries and extends visa-free stay
Vietnam has decided to grant e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories entering Vietnam from August 15, according to a government resolution on Monday 12 August.
Until now, Vietnam has only been granting 30-day single-entry e-visas to citizens of 80 countries.
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Post by nomadic on Aug 15, 2023 20:11:09 GMT 7
do we know the price and is it still possible to get one for a month or less single entry?
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Post by bear on Aug 15, 2023 21:10:33 GMT 7
do we know the price and is it still possible to get one for a month or less single entry? They may not be up to speed on that yet, but this is what I've found with a quick look and it looks like it's still possible. Cheers 🐻 vietnamvisa.govt.vn/
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Post by ann on Aug 16, 2023 20:53:10 GMT 7
I just applied for 90 days tonight, cost $39, single entry as that’s all I wanted. Takes about 5 days to decide. Wasn’t simple, hope I can work out how to see if I’m approved. Not easy.
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Post by bear on Aug 16, 2023 21:35:56 GMT 7
I just applied for 90 days tonight, cost $39, single entry as that’s all I wanted. Takes about 5 days to decide. Wasn’t simple, hope I can work out how to see if I’m approved. Not easy. Is that the pre approval fee ann? Is there another payment to make at immigration when you arrive? Cheers 🐻 |
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Post by ann on Aug 18, 2023 1:17:07 GMT 7
I’ve only heard of one fee- not heard of any other. Hope that’s all. Watch this space. 31 more sleeps but who’s counting. Meeeeeee that’s who.
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Post by bear on Aug 18, 2023 7:38:07 GMT 7
G'day ann I think you'll get an email and will need to print the attachment to present to immigration on arrival. I've also got this niggling feeling you will need to pay an extra fee to immigration at your arrival destination. That's how it worked ten years ago.... Pre approval application fee online..... Stamping fee on arrival at immigration. It confused me back then too and, I cant find any clear info that they've changed the process with the new visas. It was only payable either in VND or USD, though in the top link they are now offering card payments for stamping. I'd just hate to see you get caught out at the start of your adventure. Forearmed is forewarned though and emails to the embassy are free...... Cheers 🐻 vietnamvisa.govt.vn/australian-citizens/vietnamembassy.org.au/en-us/ |
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Post by ann on Aug 19, 2023 12:18:36 GMT 7
Thanks Bear, I went into a group and enquired as some have already been granted the visa and arrived. There is no additional fee. Lovely
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What indeed 😂 
