Exiting and Returning to Vietnam ON THE SAME DAY to renew Visa

Tsitta New member

6POSTS

7 years ago

Hi guys,

I'm planning to exit and return back to Vietnam ON THE SAME DAY ( two-way ticket )聽 to renew my Visa using VOA.

This is my first time doing this, and I just wanted to make sure if there is anything that could go wrong.

My about to expire Visa is a Business Visa, and I'm planning to exit to Bangkok.

Anyone experienced this before?

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Guest2023 Guest

0POSTS

7 years ago

As long as the dates on your new visa are OK, then no problem.

Tsitta New member

6POSTS

7 years ago

Thank you Colin.

Tsitta New member

6POSTS

7 years ago

Is it possible to directly take the onward flight without going through the Thai immigration and leaving the airport? Please let me know, I'm stuck.

Bazza139 ViP

1257POSTS

7 years ago

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Yes!聽聽 Thai airports have their own accomodation for travellers-in-transit,
and Thai immigration allows a 15 day buffer to allow you to leave the
airport anyway, so relax; you are covered

..but you must still go thru immigration to submit your proof of being
'in transit'...聽聽聽You must still get the Thai arrival stamp in your passport

聽 A small arrival/departure card should be available so you can fill it out
while in flight.聽聽Ask flight attendant or counter staff to provide it
.

Tsitta New member

6POSTS

7 years ago

Thanks man. Your reply helped a lot. I was already in the airport when I wrote the question, and you saved me a great deal of time on spot.

Everything is under control now. Appreciate your help. The Visa run sh*t is not cool though, I don't think I'm gonna do that in the future.

Bazza139 ViP

1257POSTS

7 years ago

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聽聽Thanks!聽聽聽Happy to hear you are...

聽聽聽..much as I hate to boast about my (non-existent) prowess
at prowling Vietnam's bothersome borders, yes, I know how you feel...

However, it gets better as you quickly deal with dodging the queues,
and learn easier ways to fly under-the-radar.聽聽It's good practice...聽聽聽