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@pppham40

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American looking for information about Vietnam

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Lives in Hà Dông, Ha Noi

Speaks English and Vietnamese

Registration: 14 March 2020

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pppham40 replied to a thread
10 months ago
Aditya Mishra

E-Visa Amendement by Aditya Mishra

Hi All, Currently visa forms for Vietnam E-Visa asks for Surname and Given Name. I had applied for my son with Surname-MISHRA and Given Name- ATHARV. There was no requirement for middle name and he did not have one.Yet i have received the below ...

pppham40

Lately, I've noticed an increasing number of posts citing the same reason for denial: an incorrect full name (as per the ICAO line) on the E visa application. Over the past four months, I've processed several E visa applications for friends of ... Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
10 months ago
redislandar

Vietnam Visa Revisited by redislandar

Please do not take the following info as fully factual at this point... as I am basically fishing for any known reverberations or undercurrents regarding the Vietnam Visa - including potential extensions &/or renewals. What I currently know: A ...

pppham40

I appreciate the detailed information and suggested fill details for the residential address in Vietnam. However, I'm curious about the discrepancy. When I applied for an Evisa for my wife on 3/2/2024, the process was smooth. I received approval on ... Read More

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last year
OceanBeach92107

Vietnam Visa Exemption for 25 Countries by OceanBeach92107

A list of the 25 countries (passport holders) that qualify for various lengths of Visa-free entry into Vietnam: This is not the same as a 5 year Visa Exemption Certificate - VEC (allowing 6 months permission to remain) or the 30 day visa-free entry ...

pppham40

Short answer is no, since I am carrying US passport. Hope all is well. Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
last year
OceanBeach92107

Vietnam Visa Exemption for 25 Countries by OceanBeach92107

A list of the 25 countries (passport holders) that qualify for various lengths of Visa-free entry into Vietnam: This is not the same as a 5 year Visa Exemption Certificate - VEC (allowing 6 months permission to remain) or the 30 day visa-free entry ...

pppham40

Thanks for posting. Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
nhatrang7777

I need details about vaccinations and international travel by nhatrang7777

There are many sources providing answers about vaccine requirements to travel from Vietnam to America and later back to Vietnam, but in some respects they seem vague. They state that I require “Vaccination certificate with QR code, digital ...

pppham40

Outbound:  JP and AA.  Inbound:  AA and CathaySpeaking of US government requirements outbound or inbound.. one must go to CDC website to confirm.... policy changing daily and I don't want to mislead anyone.  Speaking of VN ... Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
nhatrang7777

I need details about vaccinations and international travel by nhatrang7777

There are many sources providing answers about vaccine requirements to travel from Vietnam to America and later back to Vietnam, but in some respects they seem vague. They state that I require “Vaccination certificate with QR code, digital ...

pppham40

Forgot to mention, my hub is CLT (Charlotte, NC).... outbound they did required me to show my covid card.  Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
nhatrang7777

I need details about vaccinations and international travel by nhatrang7777

There are many sources providing answers about vaccine requirements to travel from Vietnam to America and later back to Vietnam, but in some respects they seem vague. They state that I require “Vaccination certificate with QR code, digital ...

pppham40

I went back to US from VN (Nội Bài) on Jun 20, 2022 via Narrita and return to VN on Aug 5, 2022 via Hong Kong... both way doesn't required any covid test or any special papper as long as you have  covid vaccination card to ... Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Flight Restrictions At Airports Connecting To Vietnam by OceanBeach92107

Depending upon where an expat originates a flight to Vietnam, unless you have a Non-Stop ticket, your flight will be passing through a connecting airport. In my particular case, some of the options are to connect through Korea, Japan, Singapore and ...

pppham40

Thanks OB92107.  Back in 1/2022 when I returned to VN, I went straight to border/customer window with my passport and TRC.... they sent me back to the immigration office to get the approval form (stamped) thus I have to get back ... Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Flight Restrictions At Airports Connecting To Vietnam by OceanBeach92107

Depending upon where an expat originates a flight to Vietnam, unless you have a Non-Stop ticket, your flight will be passing through a connecting airport. In my particular case, some of the options are to connect through Korea, Japan, Singapore and ...

pppham40

I left VN in Jun 2022 with 2 yrs TRC.  Currently in-bound to Nội Bài this weekend... what is the entry procedure with TRC.  Thanks in advance. Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
mikedylan2001

Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam by mikedylan2001

Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ...

pppham40

@schleger, yes it's a required in 829/PA-BVHTTDL section 1.2.e) Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
mikedylan2001

Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam by mikedylan2001

Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ...

pppham40

In case there is no negative test result for SARS-CoV-2 when passengers enter VN, a SARS-CoV-2 test must be performed within the first 24 hours (by RT-PCR/RT-LAMP method or by RT-PCR/RT-LAMP method). rapid antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 virus) since ... Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
mikedylan2001

Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam by mikedylan2001

Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ...

pppham40

Ok, here is the summary for passport holder other than Vietnamese: - 13 countries are exempted from visa when entering Vietnam with a temporary stay of 15 days, regardless of passport type, entry purpose, on the basis of meeting all conditions ... Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
mikedylan2001

Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam by mikedylan2001

Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ...

pppham40

Using google translation: For passengers who are foreigners and Vietnamese people holding foreign passports, in case they have aspirations and problems with applying for a Vietnam entry permit, they can contact us at the following clues: + Email: ... Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
mikedylan2001

Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam by mikedylan2001

Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ...

pppham40

@mikedylan2001, this is the latest to confirm what you mentioned above........on 3/15/2022, the Ministry of Health has issued Document No. 1265/BYT-DP on the prevention and control of COVID-19 for people on entry (is in vietnamese, however, google ... Read More

pppham40 replied to a thread
2 years ago
bdsmith62

Visa Question by bdsmith62

Hi all! Question for all of you if you don’t mind. Fiancé and I wish to move to Vietnam permanently. I have a Vietnamese friend and we plan to open a business together. I’ve looked up visas but I’m confused on which one I ...

pppham40

@bdsmith62, I am currently living and working in Hải Phòng for almost 2 yrs now. Born and raised in Sai Gon. Moved to US since 1981. Up to 2020, I visited HCM twice for a duration up to 2 months (most of my family member is in District ... Read More