E-Visa Amendement

Thanks, do you know if you can simply apply for a second visa while holding a valid visa?  eg can't change dates so consider the first dead and apply for a second?

    Thanks, do you know if you can simply apply for a second visa while holding a valid visa?  eg can't change dates so consider the first dead and apply for a second?
   
    -@KKK36

Yes, that's correct.

Our flight from Hanoi is about 7pm on the 27th of November and we intend to fly from Ho Chi Minh in the morning to Hanoi say 9am, is this feasible? Considering cancellations or delays. Does this give us enough time? Don't know how bad these things are over there

Hello Aidan,

I tried to amend my application 3 times now. I amended once more this time and looks like they are saying that if your information is inappropriate, your application would be refused!.

Also, everyone in Vietnam is going to holiday from 31st August to 4th September. So, it will take few days to know to the result.  Do you have any suggestions ? What should I do if they refuse? Should I apply again or contact an agent?

    Hello Aidan,
I tried to amend my application 3 times now. I amended once more this time and looks like they are saying that if your information is inappropriate, your application would be refused!.

Also, everyone in Vietnam is going to holiday from 31st August to 4th September. So, it will take few days to know to the result.  Do you have any suggestions ? What should I do if they refuse? Should I apply again or contact an agent?
   

    -@Ahnaf Ejaj

If you must have an approval over the holiday weekend, your only other option is to contact an agent who is capable of getting you an urgent visa on arrival which is limited to 30 days.

The Visa on arrival is already more expensive than an Evisa, and when issued on an urgent basis, it's very expensive.

do not contact me by private message unless you are ready to contact an agent.

I've recently had someone waste a lot of my time contacting me about an agent when what they really wanted to do is discuss their options in a private message.

anyone contacting me about an agent will only get information about an agent and no discussion about your options.

options must be discussed in public in the forum.

O.B.

I see

    I will definitely contact if my visa is refused. But before that may I know what are the charges or how the transaction is being made?
   

    -@Ahnaf Ejaj

Only an agent can provide that information to you and only after you apply with your basic information including your passport number.

This is especially true when dealing with custom services, such as urgent applications or visas on arrival, because there is no legal limit on the fees which an agent can charge for their services.

There is a legal limit for the government fees that they pay on your behalf, but for the service they provide they are free to charge whatever price the market will bear.

Also it's become clear to those of us observing these things that not all passport holders from all nations pay the same price for customized agent services.

Some people are experiencing difficulties based on their country of origin.

The agents are almost certainly not prejudiced against one country over another.

However the department of immigration sometimes makes it harder to clear applications from certain nations, due to regular changes in geopolitics.

Others are experiencing difficulties based upon something having to do with their individual passport and the initial clearance check done with immigration by the agent.

The best advice anyone can give is that you use an agent who is trustworthy and has a history of dealing fairly with people.

In general, visa agents in Vietnam deal with major credit card payments such as Visa and MasterCard.

However if there is a question about the payment system that you want to use, then that should be one of the first questions you ask the agent.

Good luck!

    I see        -@Ahnaf Ejaj

Now that you've edited your post and changed your nationality on your profile, it's worth mentioning another possible problem that some people might be experiencing:

It's possible that immigration doesn't favor "3rd nation" applications from some applicants.

Example:

You are from Bangladesh.

But you are living in Japan.

Vietnam immigration might prefer that you be applying for a visa from your home nation.

I'm not saying that I know that for a fact.

However, there are a number of nations around the world who require that your application for Visa be submitted from your native country (country of your passport).

Good luck.

O.B.

    Our flight from Hanoi is about 7pm on the 27th of November and we intend to fly from Ho Chi Minh in the morning to Hanoi say 9am, is this feasible? Considering cancellations or delays. Does this give us enough time? Don't know how bad these things are over there
       -@Esthereninxxx

Hi Esthereninxxx.

I'm not quite sure I understand your question. It's probably me not reading your post correctly.

So, as I read it, you fly from Hanoi at ~7:00PM to where? To Ho Chi Minh? And then you leave Ho Chi Minh the next day, Nov 28th, at 9:00AM?

        Our flight from Hanoi is about 7pm on the 27th of November and we intend to fly from Ho Chi Minh in the morning to Hanoi say 9am, is this feasible? Considering cancellations or delays. Does this give us enough time? Don't know how bad these things are over there       -@Esthereninxxx

Hi Esthereninxxx.
I'm not quite sure I understand your question. It's probably me not reading your post correctly.
So, as I read it, you fly from Hanoi at ~7:00PM to where? To Ho Chi Minh? And then you leave Ho Chi Minh the next day, Nov 28th, at 9:00AM?
   

    -@Aidan in HCMC

I was confused by that too.

I just reread it for the fourth time and I believe she is saying that she wants to fly into Hanoi early in the morning and then depart that night.

That should be doable, though doing a layover at the airport might be exhausting.

I know for a fact there are some hotels that will provide a pickup service and also return them to the airport, giving them a chance to have a place to map and freshen up and maybe even do just a little sightseeing or eating at a local restaurant.

Hi @Aidan In HCMC and @OceanBeach92107,

So sorry for the confusion.

The plan is we fly into Hanoi with Qatar on 11/11, spend some days then fly to Da Nang (but we understand it will be Monsoon season so we have plan B to go to Dalat  or spend more time North) then Ho Chi Minh.

Our return is still from Hanoi by 7pm on the 26th. So my question was if we can leave Ho Chi Minh that same morning?

I know it's doable but I've read some airlines like Vietjet are known for delays etc

    Hi @Aidan In HCMC and @OceanBeach92107,
So sorry for the confusion.

The plan is we fly into Hanoi with Qatar on 11/11, spend some days then fly to Da Nang (but we understand it will be Monsoon season so we have plan B to go to Dalat  or spend more time North) then Ho Chi Minh.

Our return is still from Hanoi by 7pm on the 26th. So my question was if we can leave Ho Chi Minh that same morning?

I know it's doable but I've read some airlines like Vietjet are known for delays etc
   

    -@Esthereninxxx

Alrighty then. Understood now

You're absolutely correct about Vietjet and their delays. I've had a couple of flights with Vietjet where there has been a 6 hour delay. If you leave HCMC early, even with a 6 hour delay you'd still be able to make your departure from Hanoi by 7:00PM.

For just a little money more, these days I fly domestic only with Vietnam's flagship airline, Vietnam Airlines. Never had a delayed flight in what must be close to 30 flights. A couple of gate changes over the years, but no flight delays.

@Esthereninxxx

My GF just mentioned that she believes the reason many locals fly Vietjet is because it is cheaper, but only cheaper if you travel with no luggage. There is, apparently, a hefty charge added if you bring checked suitcase(s). I've not confirmed this.

My suggestion? Fly Vietnam Airlines.

Yes, that's what I meant. Sorry for the confusion.

We will definitely leave the airport into town to eat our last Banh Mi and Egg Coffee

            Our flight from Hanoi is about 7pm on the 27th of November and we intend to fly from Ho Chi Minh in the morning to Hanoi say 9am, is this feasible? Considering cancellations or delays. Does this give us enough time? Don't know how bad these things are over there       -@EsthereninxxxHi Esthereninxxx.I'm not quite sure I understand your question. It's probably me not reading your post correctly.So, as I read it, you fly from Hanoi at ~7:00PM to where? To Ho Chi Minh? And then you leave Ho Chi Minh the next day, Nov 28th, at 9:00AM?        -@Aidan in HCMC

I was confused by that too.

I just reread it for the fourth time and I believe she is saying that she wants to fly into Hanoi early in the morning and then depart that night.

That should be doable, though doing a layover at the airport might be exhausting.

I know for a fact there are some hotels that will provide a pickup service and also return them to the airport, giving them a chance to have a place to map and freshen up and maybe even do just a little sightseeing or eating at a local restaurant.
   

    -@OceanBeach92107

    Hi @Aidan In HCMC please i need your help

        Hi @Aidan In HCMC please i need your help

     -@Hildaogefere

Hello Hildaogefere. Welcome to the expat.com Vietnam forum.

How may I help you?

@Aidan in HCMC thanks for the response please id be needing your agents contact to help me with a fast track visa..thanks

    @Aidan in HCMC thanks for the response please id be needing your agents contact to help me with a fast track visa..thanks
    -@Hildaogefere

Have you already applied? Were you rejected?

When is your travel date?

@OceanBeach92107 my travel date is september 8

@OceanBeach92107 i applied and was rejected last week thurday, i understand the immigrationnis not working now as they are on National holiday and my flightbis already booked for sunday the 8th of september.right now i dont want to take chances becauSe of the limited time i have.thank you

    @OceanBeach92107 i applied and was rejected last week thurday, i understand the immigrationnis not working now as they are on National holiday and my flightbis already booked for sunday the 8th of september.right now i dont want to take chances becauSe of the limited time i have.thank you
  -@Hildaogefere

My Visa agent contact has been experiencing a lot of difficulty helping citizens from Nigeria and a few other countries after their visa applications have been rejected.

My only other recommendation is the largest visa agency in Vietnam; one with whom I've never done business.

However the Vietnam Foreign Service (ministry of foreign affairs) regularly uses their web pages to explain visa policy on Vietnam embassy and consulate websites around the world, so I have every reason to believe that they are very trustworthy and capable of special assistance if it's at all possible under current immigration department restrictions.

vietnam-visaDOTcom

You need to copy that and replace the word dot with a .

Good luck!

@OceanBeach92107 mine wasnt outright rejection,it was denied for amendment.id be gra  if he or any other agent could help

    @OceanBeach92107 mine wasnt outright rejection,it was denied for amendment.id be gra  if he or any other agent could help
   

    -@Hildaogefere

Please use the contact information I provided in the previous answer.

I have specifically asked the agent I know about helping you and she said that because they're having so many problems with immigration they are no longer supporting requests from Nigerians.

Good luck with your other option.

Hello !

As I suspected, The govt. site said you are required to complete exactly all the blanks in the application form. You are required to provide a correct address where you will stay and contact phone number in Vietnam. If your info is inappropiate, your application will be refused.

I kept Name of hosting organisation,telephone, address, purpose empty !

Hotel address i provided is Hotel Aodai Inn Saigon, 28/2-4 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 71012

Phone number - +84903891086

put number for 4 days !

This is the 4th time I am amending . Could you help me please. I want to try one last time !

    Hello !
As I suspected, The govt. site said you are required to complete exactly all the blanks in the application form. You are required to provide a correct address where you will stay and contact phone number in Vietnam. If your info is inappropiate, your application will be refused.
I kept Name of hosting organisation,telephone, address, purpose empty !

Good, and as it should be.

Hotel address i provided is Hotel Aodai Inn Saigon, 28/2-4 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 71012
Phone number - +84903891086

The correct address to be input in English (you can copy/paste), would be...

Intended temporary residential address in Viet Nam * - Hotel Aodai Inn Saigon, 28/2-4 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1  (include nothing else in this line)

City/Province * - HO CHI MINH City  (from drop-down box)

Phone number (in Vietnam) - 0903 891 086 (optional, but recommended due to immigration recently insisting on its inclusion. note the change of the "84" country code to "0" for local dialing)

put number for 4 days !

I'm not sure I understand this. Your intended length of stay in VN is 4 days?

This is the 4th time I am amending . Could you help me please. I want to try one last time !   
    -@Ahnaf Ejaj

There does not appear to be any limit on the number of times an application can be amended. Make your changes and resubmit the amended application.

You've not mentioned your intended departure date? When are you hoping to arrive in VN?

@Aidan in HCMC

Thanks for the help and reply.

I will travel from October 8 to October 11 2024. so yes 4 days

    @Aidan in HCMC
Thanks for the help and reply.

You're welcome, of course.

I will travel from October 8 to October 11 2024. so yes 4 days
        -@Ahnaf Ejaj

That's a very short duration for a tourist visa.

I suggest you change this to a (minimum) of 14 days. Whether 4 days, 14 days, or even up to 90 days (the maximum), the cost is the same. There are no penalties, nor restrictions, for departing earlier than the end date of the eVisa's "valid to" date. $25USD single entry, $50USD multiple entry.

Although it is not showing as a mandatory  field, ensure you input an amount in the applications "Intended expenses (in USD)" pane commensurate with the length of your stay.

Best of luck.

I have just made the changes will get the result tomorrow around 7 P.M is. Lets see ! I will keep you guys posted what happened.

Have a good night !

It is now apparent to us that citizens of some regions/countries, including but not limited to Africa (most notably Nigeria), Pakistan, Bangladesh, as well as others, are experiencing difficulty in receiving their eVisa approvals.

We will continue to try to help applicants from every country successfully complete their eVisa applications. However, continued denials/amendment-requests from immigration will suggest to us that the applicant has encountered an impediment to their receiving an eVisa approval. At that point our options/advice to the applicant will have been exhausted. Members are encouraged to continue with their own efforts to receive approval (time permitting), but the reality might be that it will result only in effort wasted.

It may well be in the best interest of people from these regions/countries to consider employing the services of a proven, reliable and trustworthy Vietnam visa agent. Please see posts #319 and #320, here, for a member's account of his experience in using such an agent.

If you'd like to pursue this avenue, please let us know.

note: no member of expat.com's Vietnam forum has any financial interest in referring members to a local visa agent. We do so only in an effort to help fellow members receive their eVisa approval.

Hi!  I’m new here so I’m not sure if I’m writing in the right place, but I checked my vietnam e-visa status 4 days after my last amendment (4 amendments) and I got hit with this denial reasons

”Denied Reason: Portrait photograph incorrect (do not match to the portrait on passport)”

Has anyone experienced this?  My travel passport was issued in 2021 and I have no access to the passport photo used on it (immigration doesn’t give you this). The passport photo I attempted to use is one I used in applying for two other visas back in March this year which were both successful.

I have now used my phone camera to take a selfie this time with the same hairstyle I had in my travel document one, adjusted the background to white then ammended the visa again. I am hoping this will work this time but I just want to find out if anyone else has come across this issue and how they were able to rectify it.

Thanks!

    Hi!  I’m new here so I’m not sure if I’m writing in the right place...

Hi there Kate, and welcome to the Vietnam expat.com forum.

... but I checked my vietnam e-visa status 4 days after my last amendment (4 amendments) and I got hit with this denial reasons
”Denied Reason: Portrait photograph incorrect (do not match to the portrait on passport)”

Has anyone experienced this?  My travel passport was issued in 2021 and I have no access to the passport photo used on it (immigration doesn’t give you this). The passport photo I attempted to use is one I used in applying for two other visas back in March this year which were both successful.

Your passport picture from 2021 would not be accepted. Though no longer visible/accessible, the VN immigration's web portal Faq  page at one time stipulated that the portrait photo must be less than 6 months old, no glasses to be worn, no shadow or glare, with a white background.

I have now used my phone camera to take a selfie this time with the same hairstyle I had in my travel document one, adjusted the background to white then ammended the visa again. I am hoping this will work this time but I just want to find out if anyone else has come across this issue and how they were able to rectify it.
Thanks!   
    -@Kate_

It might. Then again...

I suggest you read the posts on another thread titled "Denied Reason...", here (posts 383 to 391). It sounds to me that the posts there might be applicable to your situation as a Nigerian.

Once again, welcome to the forum. Nice to have you with us.

@Aidan in HCMC Thank you for your reply and for suggesting a post to look at👏🏽

The result is this after 2 days!

Passport page image incorrect - You are required to complete all the blanks in the application form - You are required to provide a contact phone number in Vietnam.

I think it is better not to reapply for me at this stage and continue my travelling without visiting Vietnam this year. Anyways, thank you for all the help.

    The result is this after 2 days!
Passport page image incorrect - You are required to complete all the blanks in the application form - You are required to provide a contact phone number in Vietnam.

I think it is better not to reapply for me at this stage and continue my travelling without visiting Vietnam this year. Anyways, thank you for all the help.
   
    -@Ahnaf Ejaj

Have you considered trying the services of the agency referenced in post #388 and #389, here? For just a little more money, these agencies can be quite helpful. As I understand it,l their fee includes the cost of the eVisa application.

@aremuabisoye Hello, did you eventually get this visa? I’ve been in a back and forth with immigration for 3 weeks now, I’m tired.

Hi @AidenI got Rejected againReasons: Denied Reason: Please review all your entered information to ensure accuracyThe only thing not accurate here Intended temporary residential address in Viet Nam : OYO 1143 Thu Giang, ngõ 45 trần thái tông Phường Dịch vọng Quận cầu giấy hà nội Số 17, Cau GiayPhone number in Vietnam: +84 28 4458 1611It has a different Phone number on the booking Platform compared to Google. On booking: +84 28 4458 1611Google: +84 888 999 934Is "Phone number in Vietnam" the number of the hotel in Vietnam or my phone number in Vietnam? i haven't been there, I don't have a phone number. I called the hotel number to confirm, apparently the booking APP number is wrong. This is correct Google: +84 888 999 934 -@aremuabisoye

Did you eventually get the visa? I’ve been having a back and forth with immigration for 3 weeks now. I’m tired!

Hi everyone,

I’ve been on my application for 3 weeks now, my most recent denied reason is “you are required to complete all the blanks in the application form.”

There are no blanks in my application and I’ve had this reason cited several times. My intended travel date is December.

PLEASE HELP!!!

Hi everyone,I’ve been on my application for 3 weeks now, my most recent denied reason is “you are required to complete all the blanks in the application form.”There are no blanks in my application and I’ve had this reason cited several times. My intended travel date is December.PLEASE HELP!!! -@Bolufere

Hi there. Sorry to hear of the difficulties you're having.

Please take some time to read the posts starting at post #424 onward, in a different thread, as well as any links provided within those posts. Things will become a little clearer to you then.

Once you've reviewed those posts, feel free to ask any further questions you might have.