Tourist visa

Thanh6161 · 2022-05-19T23:25:22+02:00

Struggling to obtain a tourist visa for Vietnam? Read shared experiences and tips from others facing similar challenges in their visa applications.

Thanh6161 Member

Member since 17 January 2021

Thanh6161Member19 May 2022 21:25:22

I need a little help here I鈥檝e tried twice to get a tourist visa to Vietnam and they have refused me is this going on with anybody else, I Have a fianc茅 there and haven鈥檛 been able to get there in 2 1/2 years, I would be grateful for any information.

edmundjew New member

Member since 19 May 2022

edmundjewNew member19 May 2022 22:13:30

Thanh6161

Hi, My spouse and I have applied during covid and of course was rejected. We are hoping to go this November and will be applying for the visa again. We are keeping our fingers crossed. Another option is going to the consulate or calling them. I did email the Online agency and they do reply. so try emailing the Online agency, explain to them your situation. they will respond, it may take a few days but they do respond. good luck.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member19 May 2022 22:28:59

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I need a little help here I鈥檝e tried twice to get a tourist visa to Vietnam and they have refused me is this going on with anybody else, I Have a fianc茅 there and haven鈥檛 been able to get there in 2 1/2 years, I would be grateful for any information.
- @Thanh6161

Welcome to the Vietnam forum Thanh.

Your only option right now is .

Please read the latest updates in this thread

Also, please scan the other recent threads about travel to Vietnam at this time.

Good luck with your plans.

O.B.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member19 May 2022 22:41:53

7359

Thanh6161

Hi, My spouse and I have applied during covid and of course was rejected. We are hoping to go this November and will be applying for the visa again. We are keeping our fingers crossed. Another option is going to the consulate or calling them. I did email the Online agency and they do reply. so try emailing the Online agency, explain to them your situation. they will respond, it may take a few days but they do respond. good luck.
- @edmundjew

Welcome to the Vietnam forum Edmund.

Normally that would be good advice but right now the consulates and embassies of Vietnam around the world are not issuing regular tourist visas or business visas without an official sponsorship letter.

Also the online visa agencies are not allowed to issue Visa on Arrival approval letters at this time, and they cannot issue a business visa unless there is an official approval letter from your sponsoring business.

Cheers!

O.B.

Thanh6161 Member

Member since 17 January 2021

Thanh6161Member19 May 2022 23:34:28

@Thanh6161 thanks we will keep trying.

Thanh6161 Member

Member since 17 January 2021

Thanh6161Member19 May 2022 23:36:11

Thanks everyone for the information.

pogiwayne Serial expat

Member since 10 April 2021

pogiwayneSerial expat19 May 2022 23:38:59

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Thanh6161

Hi, My spouse and I have applied during covid and of course was rejected. We are hoping to go this November and will be applying for the visa again. We are keeping our fingers crossed. Another option is going to the consulate or calling them. I did email the Online agency and they do reply. so try emailing the Online agency, explain to them your situation. they will respond, it may take a few days but they do respond. good luck.
- @edmundjew

Apply using the government evisa website. Only thing available at this time. Never too early. Since March 15 thousands of tourist visas have been issued.

GuestPoster300 Guest

GuestPoster300Guest20 May 2022 04:04:51

Hi my current visa expires on June 2nd . I want to come back into Vietnam . can I apply for new visa before I leave .and how long would it take to receive new visa ..

Thanks .

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member20 May 2022 04:16:53

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Hi my current visa expires on June 2nd . I want to come back into Vietnam . can I apply for new visa before I leave .and how long would it take to receive new visa ..

Thanks .
- @Digga juz

Hey Mark,

More than a few people are reporting delays getting their new visa processed in time, so applying today would be the best idea.

Cheers!

O.B.

pogiwayne Serial expat

Member since 10 April 2021

pogiwayneSerial expat20 May 2022 04:20:49

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Hi my current visa expires on June 2nd . I want to come back into Vietnam . can I apply for new visa before I leave .and how long would it take to receive new visa ..

Thanks .
- @Digga juz

I just received mine, it took 3 working days. I applied 2 weeks early.

Erikji ViP

Member since 21 November 2020

ErikjiViP20 May 2022 04:44:21

#11

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Since March 15 thousands of tourist visas have been issued.
- @pogiwayne

15.000 tourists!

The target of 5 million tourists in 2022 is almost reached

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member20 May 2022 04:48:11

#12

7359

Since March 15 thousands of tourist visas have been issued.
- @pogiwayne

15.000 tourists!

The target of 5 million tourists in 2022 is almost reached
- @Erikji

All for the lack of a comma was lost 馃槈

pogiwayne Serial expat

Member since 10 April 2021

pogiwayneSerial expat20 May 2022 04:54:21

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322

Since March 15 thousands of tourist visas have been issued.
- @pogiwayne

15.000 tourists!

Since March 15. Thousands gave been issued. The tourist count for April was 101,370鈥�

The target of 5 million tourists in 2022 is almost reached
- @Erikji

Nhung11281 Contributor

Member since 17 November 2011

Nhung11281Contributor21 May 2022 07:44:18

#14

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I need a little help here I鈥檝e tried twice to get a tourist visa to Vietnam and they have refused me is this going on with anybody else, I Have a fianc茅 there and haven鈥檛 been able to get there in 2 1/2 years, I would be grateful for any information.
- @Thanh6161

Hi Thanh,

I am not in this business, but I have several good contacts who may give better advice.

Cheers,

Nhung Phan聽

AndyHCMC ViP

Member since 29 February 2020

AndyHCMCViP21 May 2022 07:55:47

#15

1855

I need a little help here I鈥檝e tried twice to get a tourist visa to Vietnam and they have refused me is this going on with anybody else, I Have a fianc茅 there and haven鈥檛 been able to get there in 2 1/2 years, I would be grateful for any information.
- @Thanh6161

Hi Thanh,

I am not in this business, but I have several good contacts who may give better advice.

Cheers,

Nhung Phan聽
- @Nhung11281

Thanh is trying to get a TOURIST visa the only way at the moment is 30 day e-visa as OB stated - @Nhung yes agents/brokers will happily take his money to get him to do a different type of visa than the one he is asking about, the cheap easy way is the e-visa until 30 day tourist visa are back.

goodolboy ViP

Member since 08 February 2020

goodolboyViP21 May 2022 08:30:13

#16

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I need a little help here I鈥檝e tried twice to get a tourist visa to Vietnam and they have refused me is this going on with anybody else, I Have a fianc茅 there and haven鈥檛 been able to get there in 2 1/2 years, I would be grateful for any information.
- @Thanh6161

Hi Thanh,

I am not in this business, but I have several good contacts who may give better advice.

Cheers,

Nhung Phan聽
- @Nhung11281

Thanh is trying to get a TOURIST visa the only way at the moment is 30 day e-visa as OB stated - @Nhung yes agents/brokers will happily take his money to get him to do a different type of visa than the one he is asking about, the cheap easy way is the e-visa until 30 day tourist visa are back.
- @Andybris2020

not everyone begrudges paying an agent to do the leg work & manage to get you a visa where all else has failed, everyone has to make a living & I for one聽 am quite happy to pay someone to do the biz for me. Suppose if you are a back packer type or what ever doing Vietnam on a bare minimum budget you got to save the pennies though right enough!

pogiwayne Serial expat

Member since 10 April 2021

pogiwayneSerial expat21 May 2022 08:35:51

#17

322

I need a little help here I鈥檝e tried twice to get a tourist visa to Vietnam and they have refused me is this going on with anybody else, I Have a fianc茅 there and haven鈥檛 been able to get there in 2 1/2 years, I would be grateful for any information.
- @Thanh6161

Okay, I鈥檒l ask the questions.

1. Have you previously overstayed when visiting Vietnam or any other legal matters?

2. Did you use the Vietnam government website?

If you previously had problems in Vietnam you might be blacklisted. If you used an agency they might be lying to you to get more money.

AndyHCMC ViP

Member since 29 February 2020

AndyHCMCViP21 May 2022 08:38:28

#18

1855

I need a little help here I鈥檝e tried twice to get a tourist visa to Vietnam and they have refused me is this going on with anybody else, I Have a fianc茅 there and haven鈥檛 been able to get there in 2 1/2 years, I would be grateful for any information.
- @Thanh6161

Hi Thanh,

I am not in this business, but I have several good contacts who may give better advice.

Cheers,

Nhung Phan聽
- @Nhung11281

Thanh is trying to get a TOURIST visa the only way at the moment is 30 day e-visa as OB stated - @Nhung yes agents/brokers will happily take his money to get him to do a different type of visa than the one he is asking about, the cheap easy way is the e-visa until 30 day tourist visa are back.
- @Andybris2020

not everyone begrudges paying an agent to do the leg work & manage to get you a visa where all else has failed, everyone has to make a living & I for one聽 am quite happy to pay someone to do the biz for me. Suppose if you are a back packer type or what ever doing Vietnam on a bare minimum budget you got to save the pennies though right enough!
- @goodolboy

The OP was talking about TOURIST visa which there is non of at the moment only e-visa (see posts #3&4) which is done online you dont need an agent to do that, I said there are other ways (i.e. biz visa, investor visa) but will take him down an expensive route to the one he was actually asking about.

Other visa's and ways to stay in Vietnam I agree an agent etc can do things which not everyone knows how to do.