Visa preparation for China passport holders before flying to Vietnam, Vietnam visa information, Vietnam visa, Vietnam visa on arrival

We wondering what visa preparation a Chinese passport holder needs to do before flying to Hanoi and staying a few days. Also wondering if you can give us the advice on visa requirements for a China passport holder (also U.S. resident and green card holder) to travel through Vietnam. We also will be travelling through Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Singapore before returning to Kunming, but our und...

----- Posted on 8/6/2012 by Zhoumin

Dear Vietnam visa agent,

We wondering what visa preparation a China passport holder needs to do before flying to Hanoi and staying a few days. Also wondering if you can give us the advice on visa requirements for a China passport holder (also U.S. resident and green card holder) to travel through Vietnam.
We also will be travelling through Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Singapore before returning to Kunming, but our understanding is that those countries issue visas on arrival. Any information you offer is greatly appreciated.
Zhang Cupid

Answer

Dear Zhang Cupid,

Chinese citizens CANNOT get the Vietnam visa on arrival if they travel from China mainland, they must do visa prior to arriving in Vietnam. That mean, if you travel from China, you have to apply visa in Vietnam Embassy in China.
Normally, applying visa in Vietnam Embassy will take long time and cost much. In order to get rid of these troubles, we will offer Vietnam visa code which is approved by Vietnam Immigration Department in advance then faxed directly to the Vietnam Embassy in China. The applicants just bring the original passport and present the copy of the visa approval code to the Vietnam Embassy and get the visa stamped there.
If Chinese citizens arrive from a third country that is not China mainland, Vietnam visa on arrival is available. In this case, what they need to do is fill in the online application form, make payment and get the letter of approval within 36 - 48 hours.
Chinese passport holders who is also United States of America resident and green card holder must use the China passport to apply for Vietnam visa, not a green cards.
In Thailand, Laos and Cambodia all issue visa on arrival for Chinese citizens with specific conditions (e.g. round trip air ticket required in the case of air arrivals in Thailand), but the only way a Chinese citizen can qualify for this is by arriving from a third country, not China mainland.
Best regards,
Zhoumin
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Vietnam emergency visa for Indian citizens, Vietnam visa, Vietnam visa on arrival

If you Indian citizens suddenly find out while you are going to board your flight to Vietnam without having a valid Vietnam visa, the best way is call us: +84 912 685 141 or email to vietnamvisabooking@gmail.com to see our effort to arrange your Vietnam emergency visa. Your visa can be completed in 8 hours, 4 hours or even 2 hours without any guarantee of Vietnam organization or company. All the things you need to do is send us the round trip air ticket from India (or from the third countries) to Vietnam and vice versa, the scan of your Indian passport, make payment and get your urgent visa timely for your flight check in. We are 24/7 online so you don’t worry about that we will miss your request of booking. Stay online for a while to receive our message and/or instruction when necessary. The cost will vary based on the level of emergency, please check with our supporter team for the detail. Normally, Vietnam visa for Indian who have no guarantee in normal processing cost US$ 70/ visa. In urgent processing, there are some extra service fee added as follow: 8 hours processing +US$25, 4 hours processing +US$75. You are advised to go ahead with these costs only when you are fully satisfied.
To avoid such a rush, we recommends you to check and make sure you have an visa approval letter (for Vietnam visa on arrival) or stamped visa (for visa applying at Vietnam embassy) in hand before entering Vietnam. 

How to fill in the Vietnam entry and exit form (or on arrival form, M3 form), Vietnam visa information, Vietnam visa, Vietnam visa on arrival

The form will be handed out to you either on the airplane or when you arrive at a Vietnam airport. After you fill in the form, please return it to the immigration officer who will stamp your passport with a visa on arrival, or give you an entry stamp if you already have a pre-arranged visa....

----- Posted on 6/5/2012 by Zhoumin

What is entry and exit form?
Vietnam entry and exit form (M3) is required of all foreign passengers arriving in Vietnam by air. The form will be handed out to you either on the airplane or when you arrive at a Vietnam airport. After you fill in the form, please return it to the immigration officer who will stamp your passport with a visa on arrival, or give you an entry stamp if you already have a pre-arranged visa. You can also save time by downloading the form and filling it in advance.

How to fill in this form?
1 - Name and surname: must write in capital and must match your passport details
Eg: ANDREW RICHARD CROSTIE
2 - Date of birth: write in dd/mm/yyyy order
3 - Sex: fill in male or female
4 - Place of birth: write both city and country name
5 - Write both nationality if you have. Eg: United States/ United Kingdom (not American or British)
6 - Passport details: write your passport number, kind of passport (standard/diplomatic/official) date of issue and expiry date. For section "Issued by" - please check your passport for details.
7 - Profession and place of employment: this section must match the record you provide Vietnamese embassy when applying for a Vietnam visa, or for visa-on-arrival, simply fill in your current occupation.
8 - Present address: this is your home address in the country you are coming from
9 - Children accompanying: list all that apply
10 - Purpose of entry and exit: write one that applies (tourism/ business/ study/ work/ other)
Name, address of contact: this can be the name of the hotel if you are a tourist, or a company if you come for business purpose
11 - Proposed duration to entry and exit Vietnam: give as exact estimation as possible. Note that this record must match the visa you applied for.
12 - Port of arrival and departure: write down - Arrival: Tan Son Nhat Airport, Noi Bai Airport or Da Nang airport. Departure - Tan Son Nhat Airport, Moc Bai border gate... you might be requested to present a return flight ticket in special cases.
13 - Done at ... on .... write down the name of the airport or border gate through which you are entering Vietnam and sign.

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Vietnam visa requirements for Colombian citizens, Vietnam visa information, Vietnam visa, Vietnam visa on arrival

Vietnam Immigration policy regulates that all Colombia passport holders need to apply for Vietnam Visa before entering the countries.
The requirements for Colombia citizens applying Vietnam visa are simple as follows:
- A valid passport (The validity should be 6 month at least)
- An issued Vietnam visa approval letter/ Vietnam visa code by Vietnam Immigration Department. Once you got these two things, you can get Vietnam visa stamped at
Vietnam Embassy or Vietnam airport easily.

Guidance on how to apply for Vietnam visa:
- Submit your Vietnam visa online application or download Vietnam visa application form
- Make payment for Vietnam visa approval fees
- Receive our confirmation on the exact time of receiving your Vietnam visa approval letter/code
- Get your approval letter/code via email, printed out once you receive it
Now remember to put your approval letter in the same place with applicants’ passport and show them when you get on the plane or stamp visa on arrival at Vietnam airport.

Notice: As there is not Vietnam Embassy in Colombia, Colombia citizens living abroad where there Vietnam Embassy can get there and apply for visa there. However, visa getting at Vietnam Embassy tends to consume more time and money. There are a lot of our clients choose applying for Vietnam visa online to avoid bureaucratic barriers and nuisance there.
To get more information about the visa on arrival, please refer to
Vietnam visa on arrival and FAQs page.
Feel free to contact us for any questions relating to Vietnam visa and Vietnam Immigration.

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Getting Vietnam visa urgent in 1, 2, 4 or 8 hours, Vietnam visa information, Vietnam visa, Vietnam visa on arrival

You are going to board your flight to Vietnam, you suddently find out you haven't got Vietnam visa in hand. The time for flight check in coming nearer and you have only 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours or 1 day left. You need to find a professional service for this super urgent situation.
We, http://www.vietnamvisabooking.com/ provide this service, the processing time is can be shorten to 2 hours or less, you can receive your Approval letter just a few hours.

To make super urgent visa, please see the guidance for
Vietnam urgent visa:
- Contact us before apply via email
vietnamvisabooking@gmail.com or call the number +84-912-685-141
- You are then pleased fill the information at
http://www.vietnamvisabooking.com/apply.html and wirte down the message at the end of application form to notice us about the time remaining for your flight.
Please forward all the information of your flight to us or provide us with the important information as following: the country/ city you depart, flight number, departure time, arrival time of the flight and arrival airport. We will check the timezone at the country/city you'll depart and make the comparison with Vietnam timezone and then we will give you the best solution for visa processing.
After checking the information, we will send you a link for payment. In case the time is not enough or we can not make visa for you, we will inform for you and made commitment as our After sale service.
The cost will vary based on the level of emergency
+ For 4 - 6 hours urgent processing, it costs: $55/ 1 month single entry visa (request sending in Vietnam working hour 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
+ For 2 hours super urgent processing, it costs: $75/ 1 month single entry visa (request sending in Vietnam working hour 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
+ At weekend or holiday it costs $170 - $190/ 1 month single entry upon arrival visa. Please check with our support team for visa requirements at weekend or holiday.

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5 things you should know about visiting Vietnam during Tet holiday, Vietnam visa information, Vietnam visa, Vietnam visa on arrival

5 things you should know about visiting Vietnam during Tet holiday

Tet is coming, soon - we say that every year when November hits. Even though the Lunar Calendar varies from year to year, Tet often falls somewhere between mid January and mid February - which means that it is coming in no time. And just as Walmart starts being loaded with Christmas decorating items and gifts as early as late October (well, Halloween has not even passed yet), elsewhere in the world, Tet is already in the conversation of Vietnamese people 2-3 months ahead of the real date. Some remind that the year is almost over, others are expecting a new one will better weather and economic condition.
As a traveller, you might not need to get all the Vietnamese' excitement and emotions, though there are certain things that you probably should know about. At least you should have an idea whether your upcoming holiday in Vietnam will coincide with this grandest event of the year. Vietnam Online creates this guide as a special early gift for those visiting Vietnam during the New year, in the hope that upon leaving, many will say "I am glad...". If you have anything to ask or to add to the list, share with us: vietnamvisabooking@gmail.com.
Note: Tet holiday falls on January 21rd-29th this year so these advices apply to any one travelling in Vietnam from January 15th to February 5th.

1. Transportation:

This is one big concern that seems to occur to most holiday travellers. Without doubt, it is quite difficult to plan your trip when air, trains and coach are mostly fully booked. Tet holiday is when domestic travel volume rockets, especially South-North route before Tet and North-South after Tet. This is because during the year many Northern people migrate to Southern provinces where gather many industrial park and businesses. Tet, just like Thanksgiving, is a time for family reunion and consequently, air and trains connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are sold out well in advance.
In January 2012, Vietnam Airlines will add hundreds of flights to serve increasing traffic during Tet - which is a relief for many. However, we strongly recommend that you book your air tickets as early in advance as possible. Expect some price hike on international routes, just like Christmas time, because many overseas Vietnamese return to the country to celebrate Tet. On domestic routes, price will not change much but tickets are hard to get, especially on Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City and vice versa. The same rules for train tickets reservation: beware of popular route such as Hanoi - Sapa, Hanoi - Danang, Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang and vice versa. Some will see up to 30% fare increase while most agents will turn down your request for tickets if you traveling date is too closed.

2. Accommodation:

Unlike popular myths, hotels and hostels in Vietnam during Tet are abundant - there is no need to worry about overbooked hotel rooms. Tet holiday is a not a leisure travelling time for most domestic so you will have many choices with regard to accommodation. Some hotels will have special nights or New Year celebration so check with them in advance to be part of the fun.
Note, however, that most accommodation service will raise the price if you stay during Tet holiday attributing it the "hot season" occasion. Check before you book!

3. Sightseeing:
The bad news: many museums, mausoleums, indoors exhibition place and art houses will be closed for at least 4 days, from January 22nd to January 26th.
The good news: beach will be empty, cities will be vacant (on the actual date of Tet) - overall a great time for those who enjoy the tranquility.

You can turn both of these news to your advantage, however, by planning your itinerary accordingly: visit the museums and such just before or after Tet, and during Tet, relax yourself or with your loved ones in a walk around Hanoi Old Quarter or sunbathing in Mui Ne beach.

4. Food:

To many's dismay, most restaurants will be closed during Tet, be it local or foreign-owned. Most will be open until late January 22nd (the last day of old Lunar year) and reopened in the 4th or 5th date of lunar January (or January 26th, 27th of solar calendar). Wet markets will still run though vendors are scanty. Thus Tet may not be the best time for culinary tour fans. But Tet is like no other events in the year - there is a great variety of Vietnamese food that is not available elsewhere or else-when such as Banh Chung, Boiled Chicken, Pickled Onions. If you are invited to a Vietnamese family, that would be the ideal case. Otherwise, a visit to Cho Tet - special wet markets selling New Year stuffs, will surely be an amazing experience, whether you are in a big city or rural mountain province. Get your camera ready!

5. Shopping:

Like restaurants, many shops will be closed for the first few days of the lunar new year. Some market will still be open, with much fewer vendors than you normally see, even in major trading points like Dong Xuan market or Ben Thanh. To your surprise, many products will be sold at a very reasonable price because most sellers want to start a smooth sales year. Try not to haggle or if you do, do so politely or else it will be considered to bring about bad luck for the whole new year.


If there are any tips or comments you wish to share, to make Tet a wonderful occasion to visit Vietnam, do not hesitate to contact us: vietnamvisabooking@gmail.com. Bon voyage!
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Tet holiday 2012 in Vietnam, Vietnam visa information

Tet holiday 2012 in Vietnam

Tet, Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year in Vietnam is the biggest and most important festival in Vietnam. Tet in Vietnam is the moment moving from an old year to a new year, remark a new circle of heaven, earth, nature and vegetation. From the early days of Vietnam, Tet in Vietnam is a cultural character showing the connection between human being and Mother Nature through four seasons: Spring, summer, autumn and Winter. Tet in Vietnam is also the time for Vietnamese pay their respect to their ancestors, parents. Tet in Vietnam is also the time family coming together, meeting friends and enjoy the festival in Vietnam. Tet in Vietnam has a few important steps that every one in Vietnam will follow.

The God of the Kitchen
“Ong Tao” or the God of the Kitchen is the one who observe the business as well as all important events of every family in Vietnam throughout the year. Traditionally, “Ong Tao” or the God of the Kitchen will got to the heaven on 23rd of December (Lunar Calendar) to report to the King of heaven about all happened in one year. On this day, every family in Vietnam will prepare a simple meal to pray for “Ong Tao” or the God of the Kitchen. This is also considered as the first day of Tet in Vietnam. After have sending “Ong Tao” or the God of the Kitchen, people in Vietnam start preparing for their Tet in Vietnam. Every family in Vietnam start cleaning their home, buy new pictures, paintings as well as flowers for Tet in Vietnam. in the tradition of Vietnam, the God of Kitchen fly to heaven by a cap therefore every family in Vietnam will buy a cap to pray for the God of Kitchen.

Together with pictures, paintings, flowers, every family in Vietnam will buy peach flowers (North of Vietnam) and apricot flowers (South of Vietnam). To people in Vietnam, peach and apricot flowers are symbol of lucks. A lot of families in Vietnam also buy kumquat, full of yellow fruits symbol for prosperity, happiness and good lucks.
On alters of all families in Vietnam will have a plate of fruits. In the North of Vietnam, the fruit plate always has a bunch of green bananas, a grape fruit, some oranges and kumquats. For families in the south of Vietnam, coconut, mangos, green papaya and some other fruits will be displayed on the altars offering their ancestors during Tet in Vietnam. Vietnamese consider fruits are the gift from heaven and they symbol for prosperity and happiness during their Tet in Vietnam. Vietnamese have some of traditional customs during their Tet in Vietnam and all families in Vietnam will never forget to do in their Tet in Vietnam.

“See off old year. Welcome new year”
In the last few days of the old year, Vietnamese clean their house, burn the trash, clean furniture, ancestors’ altars. Preparing for Tet in Vietnam, they also decorate their house with new pictures or paintings. In the first three days of the New Year, quarrel, fighting, cursing or saying bad words are not allowed. Every one in the family are happy and say happy words to each other and their guests during Tet in Vietnam with all the best wishes in the new year.

“Picking the luck”
In the Tet in Vietnam, Vietnamese will go to temples, pagodas or any holy places pick one of small tree branch with young leaves and buds to bring home and they consider this as bringing good luck home with wishes good things will all come to family in the whole year.

New Year Eve
In the New Year eve, most of Vietnamese stay at home but in the big cities; youngsters would go out to see the fireworks. When the clock show the first second of the New Year, every family set the food table in front their house, praying to heaven in their Tet in Vietnam.

Food in New Year
Tet in Vietnam is the biggest festival in the year therefore people will spend a lot of money to buy food for Tet in Vietnam. Sweet, candies, wine, beer is popular to Vietnamese in their Tet in Vietnam. The “Sticky rice cake” is a must for all families in Vietnam. Tet in Vietnam is the time for enjoying and party therefore people buy a lot of food to offer their guests in Tet in Vietnam.

Vietnam Tet holiday 2012
Vietnamese government officials and civil servants will have 9 days off during Tet Holiday (Lunar New Year Festival), Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung approved the suggestion of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Accordingly, all State agencies in the whole country will not work in nine consecutive days from January 21 to 29, 2012.

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