Hanoi Immigration Officer Asking for

Hanoi Immigration Officer Asking for "Tips" Suspended

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member06 January 2023 13:15:07

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Hanoi immigration officer suspended on suspicion of asking for tips from Singaporean tourist

The Vietnam Immigration Department has suspended an officer on the suspicion of asking for a tip from a Singaporean tourist at Hanoi鈥檚 Noi Bai International Airport...

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Aidan in HCMC Vietnam Expert

Member since 23 December 2017

Aidan in HCMCVietnam Expert06 January 2023 14:46:17

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Yeah, read that earlier tonight. Good to see it!

THIGV ViP

Member since 26 September 2012

THIGVViP06 January 2023 15:22:09

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I read another follow-up article on how visa problems are a big part of why Vietnamese tourism is not returning to pre-pandemic levels.聽 The problems at immigration are a major brake on the tourism industry.

Guest2023 Guest

Guest2023Guest06 January 2023 19:06:07

Lessons on how to smile and interact with people would go a long way.

Biggest problem is the fact that these immigration guys/gals, especially at land borders, have to pay a bribe to someone higher up to obtain the job.

WillyBaldy Serial expat

Member since 26 August 2013

WillyBaldySerial expat09 January 2023 08:11:55

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Are Viet Kieu still expected to give "tips"? A few of my Canadian Vietnamese friends are still throwing some tips in their passport but I wonder if it's really necessary nowadays? The news about asking a non Vietnamese for tip is quite shocking.