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Guestposter822
When will they quit the 30 day E visa ? pls bring back 3 month VOA...
Guestposter822
How about vaccination status ? anyone got any insight into when they will scrap the 30 day E visa ?
OceanBeach92107
When will they quit the 30 day E visa ? pls bring back 3 month VOA...
How about vaccination status ? anyone got any insight into when they will scrap the 30 day E visa ?
- @panda7
The eVisa program began in February 2009, and was most recently updated effective July 1st, 2020.

There isn't any indication that the program is going to end.

Visa On Arrival (VOA) for tourism and business visas (sponsored through the VOA agency) is currently not available, and there is no verifiable information about when that might be allowed to restart.

Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.
OceanBeach92107
So my question is

Do I need a PCR test only to fly (Vietnam Air) but not to enter Vietnam?

I will be flying from Australia in 12 days.



Wadey
- @Wadey

No G.

No COVID test to enter OR by Vietnam Airlines.

You might have seen a recent post by me showing the requirements listed by Vietnam Airlines.

24 hours later, the government issued this decree.

HOWEVER, if you or the casual reader is coming to Vietnam on a connecting flight through a third country, then a COVID test might be required.

As we always say, best to check with all ticketed airlines to be sure.

I'll be flying SFO to SGN nonstop on Vietnam Airlines, so no test for me.

Cheers!
- @OceanBeach92107

Hello,

I'll fly with Scoot  to VietNam on 24.05. The airline company (Scoot) is still requrired a PCR - Covid test before boarding in Athens(Greece). If I didn't do  Covid tests, most probably they will not let me bording  on the aircraft. I hope they will change teir policy accordingly in next 10 days.
- @sailorbg
Thanks for that information, proving that it's important to contact airlines directly.
Safepeter
Vietnam and Vietnam Airlines no longer require a Covid test before boarding. What is the situation requiring a $10k health insurance policy covering covid?
OceanBeach92107
Vietnam and Vietnam Airlines no longer require a Covid test before boarding. What is the situation requiring a $10k health insurance policy covering covid?
- @Safepeter

COVID Insurance is no longer required.

I also exchanged messages with my visa agent today and she confirmed there is no longer a requirement for COVID insurance
Safepeter
Thanks OB
Safepeter
Hey OB,

I could use some advice. Applying for a visa only to find the one I used for many years seems missing.

Could you recommend a reliable and legitimate agent for a visa online?

Thanks, OB that would be much appreciated.
OceanBeach92107
Hey OB,

I could use some advice. Applying for a visa only to find the one I used for many years seems missing.

Could you recommend a reliable and legitimate agent for a visa online?

Thanks, OB that would be much appreciated.
- @Safepeter
No need to use a visa agent Peter.


Visa agents are offering to help for a fee, but unless you've waited till the last minute, no need to pay them anything.

You are always welcome to send me a private message.

Cheers!
Overweight Unicorn
When will they quit the 30 day E visa ? pls bring back 3 month VOA...
How about vaccination status ? anyone got any insight into when they will scrap the 30 day E visa ?
- @panda7

Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.
- @OceanBeach92107


I came back through Moc Bai (Cambodia) border on Sunday and they were most certainly insisting on proof of vaccination.

OceanBeach92107
Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.
- @OceanBeach92107

I came back through Moc Bai (Cambodia) border on Sunday and they were most certainly insisting on proof of vaccination.
- @Overweight Unicorn
Who is "they"?

The Cambodians?

No one is checking at any of the airports (arriving in Vietnam) and I've now seen about 100 reports in the Facebook visa info group that people crossing into Vietnam from Cambodia are not being checked for vaccination status.

It's very difficult to accept your report at face value.
Overweight Unicorn
Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.
- @OceanBeach92107

I came back through Moc Bai (Cambodia) border on Sunday and they were most certainly insisting on proof of vaccination.
- @Overweight Unicorn
Who is "they"?

The Cambodians?

No one is checking at any of the airports (arriving in Vietnam) and I've now seen about 100 reports in the Facebook visa info group that people crossing into Vietnam from Cambodia are not being checked for vaccination status.

It's very difficult to accept your report at face value.
- @OceanBeach92107

"They" is the Vietnamese border control. Why would you think any different? The conversation has nothing to do with Cambodia. My post was in regard to re-entering Vietnam.

Entirely up to you whether you accept my report. How else would you like me to present my evidence, other than face value (my own personal experience)?






pogiwayne
Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.
- @OceanBeach92107

I came back through Moc Bai (Cambodia) border on Sunday and they were most certainly insisting on proof of vaccination.
- @Overweight Unicorn
Who is "they"?

The Cambodians?

No one is checking at any of the airports (arriving in Vietnam) and I've now seen about 100 reports in the Facebook visa info group that people crossing into Vietnam from Cambodia are not being checked for vaccination status.

It's very difficult to accept your report at face value.
- @OceanBeach92107

"They" is the Vietnamese border control. Why would you think any different? The conversation has nothing to do with Cambodia. My post was in regard to re-entering Vietnam.

Entirely up to you whether you accept my report. How else would you like me to present my evidence, other than face value (my own personal experience)?






- @Overweight Unicorn

Immigration can ask for anything they want. It only surprises me that nobody else has reported this.
OceanBeach92107
Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.
- @OceanBeach92107

I came back through Moc Bai (Cambodia) border on Sunday and they were most certainly insisting on proof of vaccination.
- @Overweight Unicorn
Who is "they"?

The Cambodians?

No one is checking at any of the airports (arriving in Vietnam) and I've now seen about 100 reports in the Facebook visa info group that people crossing into Vietnam from Cambodia are not being checked for vaccination status.

It's very difficult to accept your report at face value.
- @OceanBeach92107

"They" is the Vietnamese border control. Why would you think any different? The conversation has nothing to do with Cambodia. My post was in regard to re-entering Vietnam.

Entirely up to you whether you accept my report. How else would you like me to present my evidence, other than face value (my own personal experience)?- @Overweight Unicorn

Respectfully, you may be missing the point of this thread.

The purpose here is to update people on OFFICIAL government policy.

As PogiWayne has pointed out, immigration officers can demand anything they want.

Sadly, it sounds as if you have encountered possibly corrupt officials.

I say that not because I doubt your story, but because so many other people are not reporting that AND the official government position is that no vaccination record is required.

Good for you that you were prepared and didn't need to pay extra coffee money.
Overweight Unicorn
Currently, Vietnam doesn't check vaccination status.
- @OceanBeach92107

I came back through Moc Bai (Cambodia) border on Sunday and they were most certainly insisting on proof of vaccination.
- @Overweight Unicorn
Who is "they"?

The Cambodians?

No one is checking at any of the airports (arriving in Vietnam) and I've now seen about 100 reports in the Facebook visa info group that people crossing into Vietnam from Cambodia are not being checked for vaccination status.

It's very difficult to accept your report at face value.
- @OceanBeach92107

"They" is the Vietnamese border control. Why would you think any different? The conversation has nothing to do with Cambodia. My post was in regard to re-entering Vietnam.

Entirely up to you whether you accept my report. How else would you like me to present my evidence, other than face value (my own personal experience)?- @Overweight Unicorn

Respectfully, you may be missing the point of this thread.

The purpose here is to update people on OFFICIAL government policy.

As PogiWayne has pointed out, immigration officers can demand anything they want.

Sadly, it sounds as if you have encountered possibly corrupt officials.

I say that not because I doubt your story, but because so many other people are not reporting that AND the official government position is that no vaccination record is required.

Good for you that you were prepared and didn't need to pay extra coffee money.
- @OceanBeach92107


Got it. Much better explained at your second attempt.

I was sharing that although it may no longer be the governments official position, it was my experience and what I encountered.

The posting of my experience may have been able to save someone from being fleeced by actually taking their vaccination records with them, just in case, if they have them to hand.

I've posted a couple of things on here that I thought may have been of some assistance to other members. This doesn't seem to be the case on here, so I'll refrain from posting again.



Guestposter822
"This doesn't seem to be the case on here, so I'll refrain from posting again"



Let's hope that someone can fill the void of your 6-posts a year,lol.
OceanBeach92107
The posting of my experience may have been able to save someone from being fleeced by actually taking their vaccination records with them, just in case, if they have them to hand.
I've posted a couple of things on here that I thought may have been of some assistance to other members. This doesn't seem to be the case on here, so I'll refrain from posting again.
~@Overweight Unicorn
I hope you will change your mind about that.

I just took a look at your posts all the way back to your initial introduction
and I'm glad you take the time to get involved.

BTW, I just checked with the face.book visa advice group, and the first person to reply confirmed that he'd been asked for vaccination documentation by the Vietnamese authorities, but he said it was as he was leaving Vietnam, headed into Cambodia.

He was told it was necessary because he'd need it in order to  cross the border (which is true).

So travellers might be asked for proof of vaccination when going both directions.

paulmsn
I had no problems entering Vietnam from Singapore.  The only things needed were my passport and e-Visa.  Since Singapore dropped their Covid testing requirement before Vietnam, I didn't need to take any tests.  I will have to when I go back to the US, though -- the US still hasn't dropped their requirement, and apparently don't plan to.
OceanBeach92107
I had no problems entering Vietnam from Singapore.  The only things needed were my passport and e-Visa.  Since Singapore dropped their Covid testing requirement before Vietnam, I didn't need to take any tests.  I will have to when I go back to the US, though -- the US still hasn't dropped their requirement, and apparently don't plan to.
- @paulmsn
Thanks for that update.

Amazing that if you enter the U.S. by land, no COVID test required, while the requirement remains at international airports.
AndyHCMC
I had no problems entering Vietnam from Singapore.  The only things needed were my passport and e-Visa.  Since Singapore dropped their Covid testing requirement before Vietnam, I didn't need to take any tests.  I will have to when I go back to the US, though -- the US still hasn't dropped their requirement, and apparently don't plan to.
- @paulmsn

Q. If you fly to Singapore for a look around for 3-4 days then no covid stuff in and back to VN I take it? only if your onward bound that correct?
paulmsn
I had no problems entering Vietnam from Singapore.  The only things needed were my passport and e-Visa.  Since Singapore dropped their Covid testing requirement before Vietnam, I didn't need to take any tests.  I will have to when I go back to the US, though -- the US still hasn't dropped their requirement, and apparently don't plan to.
- @paulmsn

Q. If you fly to Singapore for a look around for 3-4 days then no covid stuff in and back to VN I take it? only if your onward bound that correct?
- @Andybris2020

I flew to Singapore because there were no miles flights available to Saigon that didn't involve a transfer from Narita to Haneda and a long layover.  I was there for one day only, but I entered Singapore with no problem.  I could have stayed much longer.
Aidan in HCMC
Change to VN e-visa application(?)

Assisted my ex-compatriot (see what I did there :) ) today with his new e-visa application (border run, air to BKK-return), and he pointed something out which has either changed on the e-visa application, or he just doesn't remember it being asked before.

As before, the application asks for "Entry Point" but now also requires you to include "Expected Exit Point".

Looking at his current e-visa, valid until June 8th, it shows his "Entry Point" (Phu Quoc) but no indication of an "Exit point". I'll report back once his new e-visa has been issued to let you know whether the new visa now includes an "Exit Point".

Even if the e-visa has changed, it may all be inconsequential as I've read on a couple of threads here that a change of airport for arrivals could be made without consequence. Hopefully if the new visas do indeed show an "Exit Point" that for the sake of people's convenience the "Expected Exit Point" airport/landport declared for departures can also be flexible(?) (operative word being "Expected"?)



"3 Business Days" and I'll let you know what the new (?) e-visa says.
Guestposter822
Received new Visa today right on three days . doesn't look like there is a backlog ..

It only states entry point . nothing about exit .
Emmanuel Pollein
@Digga juz

Good news.  Did you buy health insurance or not?
Aidan in HCMC
@Digga juz

Good stuff. Thanks Digga.
He couldn't recall being asked for an Exit point on his prior application, so wasn't quite sure.

Do you remember whether you were asked for an Exit point when applying?
Guestposter822
No didn't buy extra cover for health just standard insurance cover Emmanuel .

I am sure there was nothing about exit point on visa application .Aidan .
OceanBeach92107
I am sure there was nothing about exit point on visa application .Aidan .
- @Digga juz

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Guestposter822
They obviously have asked the question about exit on application .but what I am saying is the visa does not mention were you are to exit country only were you intend to enter .
OceanBeach92107
They obviously have asked the question about exit on application .but what I am saying is the visa does not mention were you are to exit country only were you intend to enter .
- @Digga juz
But that's not what you wrote in this sticky thread where correct information is so important.

You wrote:

I am sure there was nothing about exit point on visa application- @Digga juz
Please be careful to write what you mean.

Thanks!

O.B.

Aidan in HCMC
I am sure there was nothing about exit point on visa application .Aidan .
- @Digga juz

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- @OceanBeach92107

Ahh, yes. "Intended", not as I wrote, "Expected". Thanks for the screen grab OB.
AndyHCMC
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Aidan in HCMC
My friend's e-Visa was received today, approved, with no indication of exit point.

Submitted Friday afternoon, received/approved Monday afternoon.
pogiwayne
I have received 3 evisas and never was an exit point listed or needed.
Guestposter822
Thanks for the confirmation there guys ...take note OB its important the correct information is communicated ..
OceanBeach92107
...take note OB its important the correct information is communicated ..
- @Digga juz
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Guestposter822
Hmmm strange how a few of our long term contributors to the forum have agreed with my comments old mate .
Aidan in HCMC
I have received 3 evisas and never was an exit point listed or needed.
- @pogiwayne


It probably matters not, just wondering whether VN Immigration had recently added the request for this info from the applicant. If as you said and as my friend from Canada had suggested, it was never required before, makes me ponder whether people's future e-Visas will include this information.

edit: Apparently, the exit point is a required field when completing the application but is not, as of yet, included on the actual e-Visa.
OceanBeach92107
Apparently, the exit point is a required field when completing the application but is not, as of yet, included on the actual e-Visa. - @Aidan in HCMC
THAT is correct.

Thanks!
Laurent futur Nha Trang

Good morning,


Is rhe number of evisa without interruption limited ? Three times? Four times ?

Thanks in advance :-)

Laurent
Aidan in HCMC

Good morning,


Is rhe number of evisa without interruption limited ? Three times? Four times ?

Thanks in advance :-)

Laurent
- @Laurent futur Nha Trang

Hi Laurent. At this point in time there are no e-Visas, subsequent to your initial entry, issued without interruption.
By this I mean that prior to the end of the your 30 day e-Visa, you must apply for a new e-Visa, exit the country, and reenter using the new e-Visa.

Judging by reports, there does not seem to be any problem with getting consecutive e-Visas (so far), but it is not what one might call uninterrupted.

Hope this helps you.


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