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Vietnam Airlines Autumn Promotion 2011
Friday, August 12th, 2011 / admin

Vietnam Airlines offers special promotion fares to 26 international destinations and selected domestic ones. Fly with us to make your dreams come true! Click on the photo below to see its full size.

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If you travel to Vietnam by air, it is highly recommended that you choose Vietnam visa on arrival as picking up visa at the Vietnam international airports is quite simple, easy, no additional charges and no fail. For further information, please visit http://www.vietnam-visa.com.

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Vietnam visa extension information
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 / admin

passport 300x224 Vietnam visa extension information

What is Vietnam visa extension?

Vietnam visa extension helps travelers continue staying in Vietnam after their visas expire without exiting Vietnam to apply for a new one again.

When do I need to extend my Vietnam visa?

You’d better extend/renew your visa at least 1 week (for 3 months visa, preferably 2 weeks) before your visa expiration date.

Which documents will I need?

Only your original passport, remember that your passport must have 2 blank pages at maximum.

Which type of visa can be extended?

For tourist and business Vietnam visa, the extension/renewal is only applicable for 1 month or 3 months (single/multiple entry).

For diplomatic, official visas, or/and other types of visa, it should be applied through the official agencies or government or business sponsor or contact the Vietnam Immigration Department in person.

How to extend my Vietnam visa?

With the aim of getting more and more opportunities to support our valued clients, http://www.vietnam-visa.com has developed visa extension/renewal services for those who have been in Vietnam. To extend/renew your visa, you are kindly advised to follow the following steps:

Step 1. Please send us your scan of your passport and the page containing your current Vietnam visa to support@vietnam-visa.com. Then we will send it to Vietnam Immigration Department to check your information before extending/renewing your visa.

Step 2. We will inform you about the visa extension fee and whether your visa can be extended/renewed as visa extension varies for each case.

Step 3. For those who are in Hanoi, please bring your original passport to our office:
In case, you are in Ho Chi Minh City, please let us know your current address so that our staff will come in person to pick up your passport.

Step 4. Wait some days to get your passport back together with your new stamped visa.

How long does it take?

The processing time takes from 5 to 10 days, depends on your type of Vietnam visa.

How much does it cost?

The Vietnam visa extension fee varies for each case and the type of Vietnam visa. Please contact us at http://www.vietnam-visa.com/contact.html for further information.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/vietnam-visa-extension-information-4969960.html#ixzz1RI4w4pyq

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Important Remarks for “Entry and Exit Form”
Wednesday, July 06th, 2011 / admin
immigration counter Important Remarks for “Entry and Exit Form”

Immigration Counter at a Vietnam airport

1. What is “entry and exit form”?

Those clients who are approved to have visa at Vietnam airports through www.Vietnam-Visa.com will receive the “entry and exit form”. This form requires your information about your entry and exit Vietnam.

Normally, this form is done on checking in Vietnam airport. However, with an aim to save your time at Vietnam airport, we would like to send this form to customer beforehand to fill out and glue a passport-sized photo on it.

On the bottom of the ‘Application for Entry and Exit Vietnam’ form, it states that you should: “Please, fill in one form (attaching one latest photo, in 4 x 6 cm size, with a face straight forward) submit one form to the Vietnamese Immigration Checking point at Vietnamese airport.

This form together with visa approval letter, passport,1 photo and stamping fee, you need to submit at the Immigration Counter at the airport. Thus, you do not need to submit to any other Embassy or Consulate.

2. Some important notices for filling the “Entry and exit form”

There are some items in the forms may draw special attention of applicants. Following is some guidance for filling these items:
+ Item no 6. “Kinds of passport”: Fill into the form the kind of passport you are holding: diplomatic passport, official passport or popular passport.

+ Item No 8. “Present address and phone number”: Fill your permanent address and phone number that will be the easiest for us to contact

+ Item No. 10: Name, address of office, organization or full name of relation, address of your relatives to contact while in Vietnam.
You do not need fill in this item. You can leave it a blank. In the case that you travel with a travel agency, you can noted the name of this travel agency.

+ Item No 12. “Entry and exit time”: You should fill:

- Either “single” (enter and exit Vietnam one time in the validity period noted in your visa) or

- “multiple” (enter and exit Vietnam more than one time in the validity period noted in your visa)

+ Item No 14. “Done at &on”:

- For “Done at”: Fill your port of arrival as you are supposed to submit the form and get your visa stamped there get.

- For “On” : You should note your real arrival date (the day that you check – in Vietnam airport)

+ The footer of the form: For those who have approval letter for visa on arrival should ignore this item as you are going to have you stamped at Vietnam airport, you need not to send anything to Vietnam Embassy.

For further information about Vietnam Visa, please kindly visit our website at www.Vietnam-Visa.com.

Source: http://www.vietnam-visa.com/blog/important-remarks-for-%E2%80%9Centry-and-exit-form%E2%80%9D/

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Detailed instruction to apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival online
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 / admin

Vietnam visa on arrival with its convenience and fast processing has proved as the best choice for all air travelers. But those who apply for Vietnam visa on arrival for the fisrt time may confuse about all the procedures. So following is the detailed instruction to apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival online at http://www.vietnam-visa.com.

logo Detailed instruction to apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival online

Step 1: Fill in your personal information in Vietnam visa application form as follows:

  Full name (as shown in your passport)

  Gender

  Date of birth

  Nationality

  Passport No. (must be valid at least 6 months)

  Date of arrival

  Length of stay: 1 month (stay up to 30 days) or 3 months (stay up to 90 days).

  Number of entries: single (exit and enter one time) or multiple (exit and enter Vietnam more than one) (during 1 month or 3 months mentioned above)

  Type of visa: visa on arrival (for traveling bi air only)

  Rush service: Urgent (within 1 working day to process your visa approval letter) or Normal (2 or 3 working days)

  Flight reference: Booked (noted your flight time and number) or Not booked yet

  Port of arrival: Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City) or Danang

Or, you can download the application form our site , then fill in this form and send to us via email support@vietnam-visa.com.

Step 2: Confirm your request and pay the service fee:

  You will receive a confirmation email stating that we have received your Vietnam visa request. If you don’t receive our email, please contact us by live support or email support@vietnam-visa.com.

  Please read the payment guidelines carefully before paying the service fee. Please kindly note that the guidelines are for service fee only.

  We will submit the information to the Vietnam Immigration Department in Vietnam to get the approval letter for you after receiving your payment confirmation.

Step 3: Get your Vietnam visa approval letter via email:

  After 1 working day (urgent service) or 2-3 working days (normal service), Vietnam Immigration Department will issue a visa approval letter for you. This original visa approval letter will be sent to us and the information simultaneously forward to the Immigration Database on your arrival at the airport in Vietnam. Then we will send a copy of the Visa Approval letter (via email or fax) to you right after receiving your original visa approval letter from Vietnam Immigration Department. You just have to print it out and bring it with you to Vietnam arrival airport.

Step 4: Get the stamp for your Vietnam visa:

You need to show the visa approval letter twice: To the airlines in your country when you check in and to the Immigration officer at the Vietnam’s airport upon arrival to get the visa stamped onto your passport. You are then required to fill out the entry and exit form, attach photos and pay the visa stamping fee to directly the Immigration officer.

Source: http://snipsly.com/2011/06/27/detailed-instruction-to-apply-for-a-vietnam-visa-on-arrival-online/

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5 reasons to choose Vietnam visa on arrival
Saturday, June 25th, 2011 / admin

Visa is the very first thing you need before your trip to a foreign country. Normally, all kinds of visas can be otained at embassies or consulates. However, when you go to Vietnam, you can have one more choice to get Vietnam visa: that is Vietnam visa on arrival. So here are 5 reasons to choose Vietnam visa on arrival.

noi bai international airport 5 reasons to choose Vietnam visa on arrival

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi

1. Simple procedure

Vietnam visa on arrival is rather simple, just visit the website http://www.vietnam-visa.com and click apply. It only takes you couples of minutes to fill in the Vietnam visa application form. Then with 2 more steps online, you will get a pre-approved Vietnam visa letter which lets you enter Vietnam without any trouble.

2. Save your time

Instead of waiting as many as 7 days to get your visa, apply online can help you get Vietnam visa approval letter within 48 hours maximum. Even in urgent cases, your Vietnam visa can be done within one working day. So why don’t you enjoy your time and give troubles to us?

3. Save your money

The service fee to get Vietnam visa approval letter is starting from $21.25. It is just a small fee to help you get out of trouble with lenthening procedures when applying for a Vietnam visa. And you are just charged the service fee in case your visa application is surely processed successfully.

Remember that service fee is different from stamping fee. Service fee is the fee you pay to get Vietnam visa approval letter. Stamping fee is the fee you pay directly to Vietnam Immigration officers at Vietnam international airports to get your passport stamped with Vietnam visa. Stamping fee must be paid in cash by USD or VND.

4. A convenient way

By picking up at Vietnam international airports, Vietnam visa on arrival is a convenient way for air travelers to Vietnam. You can also apply for ahead of time before your trip and pick it up when arrive.

5. Easy to apply everywhere

For those who are living far away from Vietnam Embassy/Consulate, Vietnam visa on arrival is the best choice. Even when you are on your holiday in other countries, you can easily apply for Vietnam visa on arrival online at the website http://www.vietnam-visa.com.

Here are 5 reasons to choose Vietnam visa on arrival. Now let’s say goodbye to trouble and be a smarter traveler. Welcome to Vietnam!

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/5-reasons-to-choose-vietnam-visa-on-arrival-4941987.html#axzz1QFLStofe

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Special Vietnam visa regulations for those who travel to Phu Quoc Island
Friday, June 17th, 2011 / admin

Under regulation on foreign entry into, exit from, and residence in Phu Quoc Island, foreigners and Vietnamese ctitizens who bear foreign passports can enter Vietnam through cruise ships and then travel to Phu Quoc Island without Vietnam visa.

phu quoc island Special Vietnam visa regulations for those who travel to Phu Quoc Island

After arriving in Phu Quoc Island, foreign tourists are allowed to stay here for less than 15 days. If they want to travel to other places or stay in the island for more than 15 days, Vietnam Immigration Department will be responsible for issuing visas right on the spot. Their passports must be valid for at least 45 days. If passports are about to expire, it is necessary to be renewed prior to arrival.

About Phu Quoc Island:

Located in Kien Giang Province, Phu Quoc Island (also known as Pearl Island) is the largest and most untouched island of Vietnam. Also being regarded as the “next Phuket”, Phu Quoc is a truly paradise on Earth for both domestic and foreign travelers. Phu Quoc is famous for many picturesque beaches stretching along 150 km namely romantic Ong Lang Beach, irresistible Bai Sao, sophisticated Bai Dai beach (Long Bank, one of the five hidden beaches in the world) stretching to the horizon. Coming to Phu Quoc, tourists should not miss coral reefs swarming with tropical fish, of every possible color and design. Swimming, sun bathing, boat-sailing, scuba-diving, etc. are all the exciting and relaxing seaside activities that will absolutely make unforgettable moments in your life.

How to get there:

1. By cruise ship

Coming to Phu Quoc by cruise ship, you are exempted for Vietnam visa less than 15 days. Visitors arriving in Phu Quoc by any other mean still need to obtain Vietnam visa.

2. By air

You can fly from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) through Vietnam Airlines flights or from Rach Gia (in Kien Giang Province) to Phu Quoc. Only Air Mekong offers direct flights from Hanoi to Phu Quoc Island.

3. By boat

There are also ferries and hydrofoils between Phu Quoc to Rach Gia, Ha Tien and Hon Chong.Note: Depending on season, taxis may not be available in Phu Quoc. So if you want to get around, you can take motorbike or walk instead.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/special-vietnam-visa-regulations-for-those-who-travel-to-phu-quoc-island-4908093.html#axzz1PUi1CWAp

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Regulation for changing foreigners’ driving licenses
Thursday, June 02nd, 2011 / admin

Foreigners or Vietnamese nationals residing abroad, possessing a foreign driving license must change it into the equivalent of Vietnam if they want to drive in the country.

vietnam driving license Regulation for changing foreigners’ driving licenses

Question: A Chinese national, named Fadeng, who is working in Hanoi, hopes to change his foreign driving license. What are the procedures to convert a foreign driving license in Vietnam?

Answer:  (Hanoi Transport Department)

All administrative procedures relating to the changes of foreign driving licenses such as sequence, dossiers, and time requirement are stipulated at the city’s database on administrative procedures.

The Department suggested Mr. Fadeng consult the database on administrative procedures on website http://www.sogtvt.hanoi.gov.vn.

The Chinese national will have to follow the procedure 30 to convert his foreign driving license at the first time.

An application dossier for changing a foreign driving license includes:

-   An application for changing driving license (form), confirmed by the organization/agency they are working for or the local authority where they are living;

-   A copy of driving license (presenting an original one for checking);

-   A copy of passport (number, validity, name, photo and visa page for their entry into Vietnam) and present the passport for checking;

-   An authorized translation of the foreign-granted driving license into Vietnamese;

-   03 color passport photos with size 3×4.

Source: VGP

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Get Vietnam Visa at Vietnam Embassy in Thailand: Do and Don’t
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 / admin

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A visa to Vietnam can be applied for by mail or in person at the Embassy of Vietnam in Bangkok (Thailand) as early as six months prior to the date of travel. Like in most other nations, if you stay or reside in Bangkok (Thailand), there are two ways to apply for Vietnam visa: Visa on arrival just click here for more details.

Some important notes should be kept in mind when you get visa at Vietnam Embassy in Bangkok as follow:

Do

- Contact Vietnam Embassy to know the working time, holiday… before coming.

- Check your passport again to make sure that it is still valid at least six months before getting Vietnam visa in Bangkok.

- Show your visa application form + your original passport + 2 passport-sized pictures (4*6cm) + pay some US dollars by cash (from US$50 upward) for visa stamping fee (paid by yourself at the Vietnam Embassy in Thailand (Bangkok) to get your visa code. Up to now, the credit card is not accepted.

- Need to have a blank page on your passport because the visa will be glued on it. If your passport now has no space (full) for the new stamp, you should contact/come to your Embassy in Bangkok for asking to renew your passport. Normally, it will take 5- 7 working days.

Don’t

- Forget to find and note Vietnam Embassy’s address before going.
- Lose your temper if you have to wait in a long queue as the Vietnam Embassy do receive a lot of Vietnam visa requests of tourists a day.
- Need to show the financial evidences in applying for a Vietnam visa from Bangkok.

Source: http://www.vietnam-visa.com/blog/

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First time users’ concerns of Vietnam Visa on arrival service
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 / admin

Many people feel confused about Vietnam Visa on arrival procedures, Prices and Fees, Vietnam Visa approval letter, Validity, Scams, etc. We are writing this article in the hope of helping travelers all around the world coming to Vietnam not to be concerned about Visa on arrival in Vietnam any more.

vietnam visa stamp First time users’ concerns of Vietnam Visa on arrival service

1. Who can apply for Vietnam Visa on arrival?

a. Those traveling by air to Vietnam

b. Anyone

c. Visa on arrival does not exit in Vietnam

d. Those transiting in Vietnam

e. Those traveling overland to Vietnam

The answer: a. Those traveling by air to Vietnam

2. When I apply for VOA to Vietnam, besides traveling by air to Vietnam, do I need any other requirements?

Yes, you have. You need to have at least 6 months valid and left pages (more than 1) on your passport.

Also, check whether you need a Vietnam visa or not as some nationalities can be exempted visa for a short time. See the lists of Vietnam visa exemption.

3. Is there any risk of getting visa on arrival to Vietnam? Is Vietnam visa approval letter valid?

You can check on National Ordinance No. 24/2000/PL-UBTVQH10 related to entry, exit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam to see:

- Who is responsible for what in term of Vietnam visa issuance: Vietnam Immigration Department (belongs to the Ministry of Public Security)

- And who and how and how long can get a visa to entry Vietnam

- Of the 26 articles, the following ones might help you – potential Vietnam visa applicants know why a travel agency can assist you to get Vietnam visa approval letter.

4. Now, let’s see what Vietnam Visa approval letter is

It is an official document issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department for the purpose of permitting the document holders to enter Vietnam, get the visa stamped onto your passport at Vietnam International Airports, and stay in Vietnam within the entry and exit date cited on it. See example of this document below:

5. How about fees and Charges of VOA?

Some often misunderstand about fees of Vietnam visa on arrival or some thinks they are double-charged when using this service. Clarify it as bellows:

To get Vietnam visa on arrival, you need to pay two types of fees:

- Service fee: You pay travel agents online (ranging from 15 – 50 USD)

- Stamping fee: It is the fee you pay to Immigration Officers at Vietnam airports to get your visa stamped on your passport. 25 USD for single entry and 50 USD for multiple entry visas. The travel agents make no deal with this fee.

6. How do I fill out entry and exit dates in the Visa application when I do not make sure exactly about these dates?

If you are not sure about your arrival date and exit date, you can note your proposed arrival and exit date. You can stay in Vietnam within your visa duration (for three month visa, you can stay in Vietnam for 90 days). Also you do not forget, you are not allowed to enter Vietnam before your arrival date noted in your visa.

7. One notable thing for first time user of VOA is that you should have visa approval letter before you get on flight as your airlines will check it in check-in procedures as a compulsory document. Some have been refused to get on board for not having the letter.

Moreover, you can read more about FAQ on Visa on arrival to Vietnam on Trip Advisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293921-c148049/Vietnam:Faq.Visa.On.Arrival.Voa..html

We do hope that you will have an unforgettable trip to Vietnam and no worries about Vietnam visa!

Vietnam-Visa.com

P/S: Special for those deciding using our Vietnam visa service, we have 3 extra services: Airport fast-track service, Car pick-up service and Visa extension. Check out soon!

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Instruction to get Vietnam visa in Australia
Wednesday, April 06th, 2011 / admin

australia Instruction to get Vietnam visa in Australia

Citizens or residents in Australia can choose between two options to get a visa to Vietnam:

- One, reaching the Vietnam Embassy in Australia to apply for a visa to Viet nam by yourself

Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra, AUSTRALIA
Address: 6 Timbarra Crescent, O’Malley, ACT, 2606, Australia
Phone:  612 – 6286 6059
Fax:      (612) 6286 4534
Email:    vembassy@webone.com.au; Canberra@au.vnembassy.org

Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Address: Suite 205, level 2, Edgecliff Centre 203 – 233 New South Head Road, Edgecliff, NSW 2027
Phone:  (612) 9327 2539
Fax:      (612) 9328 1653
Email:    vnconsul@ihug.com.au

Working time : Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 p.m. Australian public holidays are excepted.

- Two, applying online at https://secure.vietnam-visa.com/apply.html for a Vietnam visa on arrival (Get your Vietnam Visa approval letter before you go and pickup Vietnam visa at Vietnam international airport within 1 or 2 working days).

For further informations, please go to requirements for apply your visa for Vietnam.

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