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toufas

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Registration: 07 June 2020

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toufas 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 ...

toufas

Hi all. latest news , we apply last friday for new visa on line while still in Hoi An. Yesterday 6-3 -2024 we got Visa approval with no issues. Good luck to all . Read More

toufas created a thread
last year

visa to china

Hi all . Any body knows how to get visa to china as a european in vietnam. Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
toufas

E-visa approval issue by toufas

Hi everyone,  I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...

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@Aidan in HCMC Thanks a lot for the support. i explain everything on post to @OceanBeach92107. Hope i can help others not to go through the same thing. Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
toufas

E-visa approval issue by toufas

Hi everyone,  I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...

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@OceanBeach92107 i send the same photos we used last time with no problem , they were very clear with detailed resolution, no flash no reflections , the new ones i shoot them in photo portable studio as i was professional photographer for years ... Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
toufas

E-visa approval issue by toufas

Hi everyone,  I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...

toufas

Hi all. The same problem with passport copy again. this time they reply late at night after 8pm 4 days from application. iwas lucky to open the site at 11pm and see the message that photos (2 passports) was not clear. i made new photos and send ... Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
toufas

E-visa approval issue by toufas

Hi everyone,  I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...

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So i took the risk to travel to Lao Bao without having new e-visa approval yet (last day of my valid one). arrived at 4.30 pm and i was lucky to reserve it just then. although no emails come anymore. (now chain) now change. Check status your self on ... Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
toufas

E-visa approval issue by toufas

Hi everyone,  I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...

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Thanks a lot of guys i will keep you informed. But as i'm living in Vietnam for 12 years partially, i have the feeling that from now on it will not be so smooth environment for foreigners of any visa status , except of real tourists.  Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
toufas

E-visa approval issue by toufas

Hi everyone,  I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...

toufas

We received no e-mail from immigration. We just inserted the registration code to check the status of our application and there was the reason our visa was on hold due to insufficient passport photo resolution. Note that this photo was used two ... Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
toufas

E-visa approval issue by toufas

Hi everyone,  I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...

toufas

I just add the new photo in the first application. I was not asked to do an extra payment and since then when I check status is still in processing. No further information.  Read More

toufas created a thread
2 years ago

E-visa approval issue

Hi everyone,  I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ... Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Border Run Danang to Lao Bao & Return by OceanBeach92107

Conflicting information online as to whether or not the border crossing into Laos is open for border runs.Anyone have certain knowledge as to the status there?

toufas

Me and my girlfriend did Lao Bao visa ran on 3-6-2022 alone no tour , no test no jab certificate no mask no problems . you need 1) vietnam e-visa 25 usd 2) 45 usd (better in us dollars) for Lao visa 3) 2 pas photos . and valid passport for 6 ... Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
marikagk

Real yogurt by marikagk

Hi all, I am a European, new in Vietnam. At the moment I am placed in Da Nang and hope for a 3-month visa in order to stay longer.I am desperate for a real yogurt without sugar due to extra probiotic diet I have to follow.The best recommendation was ...

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I am really happy that there are so many people interested in that topic and I can share more information for yogurt lovers like me. Of course, pasteurizing milk at home it is equal and even better than milk factories as long as you are aware how to ... Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
marikagk

Real yogurt by marikagk

Hi all, I am a European, new in Vietnam. At the moment I am placed in Da Nang and hope for a 3-month visa in order to stay longer.I am desperate for a real yogurt without sugar due to extra probiotic diet I have to follow.The best recommendation was ...

toufas

 Making it myself, of course, is an option as I have the knowledge from my grandmother and mother.But it needs time, standard place to live and, for sure, consistency.And the result will be, of course, better and healthier than what you get in ... Read More

toufas replied to a thread
2 years ago
marikagk

Real yogurt by marikagk

Hi all, I am a European, new in Vietnam. At the moment I am placed in Da Nang and hope for a 3-month visa in order to stay longer.I am desperate for a real yogurt without sugar due to extra probiotic diet I have to follow.The best recommendation was ...

toufas

Yeah, I know what you mean. As a Greek and a yogurt lover living partially in Vietnam for the last 12 years in several areas, I found no product in the market close to real yogurt. Here comes the good part. Recently, I have been introduced from ... Read More

toufas replied to a thread
4 years ago
toufas

storage facilities in da Da Nang by toufas

Hi i am dimitris. i would like to know if there are any storage facilities in da Da Nang that i can rent. i need like 4 m3 for 3-4 months thanks.

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Thanks a lot. I actually relocate from Hoi An to Da Nang but i need to go back to Greece for 3 months and when i am back i will move to my new place . Read More