Vietnam visa on arrival for Sri Lankans living in Switzerland

Vietnam immigration policy regulated that all Sri Lankan citizens do need a visa to enter Vietnam for leisure or business purposes. From Switzerland, Sri Lankan applicants may have 2 options to get a visa to Vietnam: getting a visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Switzerland or applying for an online visa. Vietnam online visa (known as e-visa or visa on arrival) seems to be the easiest way for Sri Lankan citizens to get a visa for Vietnam if they want to avoid the complicated procedures and bureaucracy.

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Proposed cyclo ban in the capital draws criticism

The proposed ban of cyclos on the city streets of Hanoi is a denial of a tradition and part of a culture that has existed for many years, said one tourism expert.

 

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Cyclos serve sightseeing tourists 

 

Deputy Director of the Institute for Tourism Development Research, Pham Trung Luong, made his opposition to the ban public while speaking to a DTiNews reporter after local authorities made the recommendation of banning the vehicles in order to improve the traffic situation. Continue reading

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The differences between e-visa and traditional Vietnam visa application


Vietnam e-visa provided by
www.e-vietnamvisa.com (known as visa on arrival or online visa or landing visa) is a kind of electronic visa has put into use for nearly 10 years while traditional Vietnam embassies visa has been worked for decades. There are some differences between 2 types of visa that the foreigner might learn before making a trip to Vietnam. Continue reading

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Rush Vietnam visa application from Don Muang Airport, Bangkok, Thailand

 

You have just found out that there must be a visa approval letter to board the flight to Vietnam from DMK Airport (Don Muang Airport, Bangkok, Thailand). Unfortunately, you don’t make it prior to travelling Vietnam and now you are facing to the bad situation of cancelling or delaying the flight whilst all your services in Vietnam has been reserved.

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DMK airport, Bangkok, Thailand

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How long can I stay in Vietnam for tourist and business purpose?

Ten years ago, foreigners expecting to stay long in Vietnam can apply for 6 months or 12 months entry visa. At this moment, Vietnam immigration policies regulated that tourist visa valid until 30 days while business visas validity is 90 days.

You couldn’t stay longer than the validity stated in your visa except you have got your visa extended or renewed.  Vietnam visa extension can be done easily when you are in Vietnam and in the most case, your visa stamped at Ho Chi Minh airport will have its extension much easier and cheaper than visa issuing in Hanoi airport. The processing fee for more 3 months visa extension will vary from $45 to $180 depending on your entry port, current visa and expected visa extension. To apply for Vietnam visa extension, please contact us for further information. Continue reading

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Getting emergency Vietnam visa in Malaysia on Saturday or Sunday

Getting stuck at one of Malaysian airports, waiting for Vietnam visa approval letter will be the most stressed and exhausted time for any travellers. The services for your trip in Vietnam have been reserved and well-organised itinerary has been scheduled which seem to be broken due to your Vietnam visa missing.

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Waiting for Vietnam visa approval letter in Malaysian airport

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Top 10 tips for women travelling alone

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1. Read as much as you can before travelling. Some forums such as tripadvisor or lonelyplanet is really useful.

2. Do as the locals do: Study at what local women are wearing. Do they have their shoulders covered? Are they sunbathing? Avoid drawing unwelcome attention to yourself.

3. Plan your itinerary each day and make sure you know how to get there and back.

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Where can I get the cheapest Vietnam visa?

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Vietnam visa procedures, as you know, has been improved to simplify the customer’s entry. The applicants might have 2 options to get a Vietnam visa now:

1. Apply for a visa at the Vietnam Embassy or Consulates around the world, or

2. Apply for e-visa (visa on arrival) to get your visa at arrival airport Continue reading

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Immigrating to Vietnam from South Africa with visa on arrival services

According to a recent survey, there are 20 percent of South Africans were planning to move to another country or were seriously considering it. The idea of travelling overseas was most popular with young people aged 18 to 44 years of age. For these individuals, Vietnam can provide a very attractive destination.

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Indeed, many South Africans have already made the move to Vietnam for both business and leisure purposes. The number of South African visitors coming to Vietnam is increasing rapidly since Vietnam government has simplified the immigration procedures including e-visa for South Africans arriving Vietnam by airlines. Continue reading

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Vietnam visa guide for Chinese living in Russia

Vietnam immigration policy regulated that all Chinese citizens do need a visa to enter Vietnam for leisure or business purposes. From Russia, Chinese applicants may have 2 options to get a visa to Vietnam: get Vietnam visa at the embassy in Russia or apply for an online visa. Vietnam online visa (e-visa or visa on arrival) seems to be the easiest way for Chinese citizens to get visa if they want to avoid the complicated procedures and bureaucracy.

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There are about 998,000 overseas Chinese citizens who is living in Russia nowadays. Many of them make a choice to depart for Vietnam from Russia directly for leisure and business purposes. However, in order to enter Vietnam they are obliged to apply for a Vietnam visa. From Russia, Chinese applicants might choose to visit the Vietnam Embassy to apply for a visa in person as follow:
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