

Tony Bridle
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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About me
Australian
Speaks English A few words in Vietnamese
Registration: 08 February 2020
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Tan Son Nhat Airport the worst in Asia ? by ushfuhg
Someone recently commented to me that TSN was the worst airport -regarding exit and entrance time - they had encountered in 40 years of travelling. I had to agree. Consistently 2 hours plus of queueing to get out and 1-2 hours to get in.

Not really a practical suggestion when Business and First Class are an extravagance 95% of travelers canāt afford. Perhaps I could also buy my own plane. š¤ Read More


Tan Son Nhat Airport the worst in Asia ? by ushfuhg
Someone recently commented to me that TSN was the worst airport -regarding exit and entrance time - they had encountered in 40 years of travelling. I had to agree. Consistently 2 hours plus of queueing to get out and 1-2 hours to get in.

@ushfuhg As a regular traveler to HCMC I totally agree. Last week I spent 1 hour 40 minutes passing immigration to enter. Only positive was my bag was off the carousel (unattended), waiting for me and customs didnāt stop me for a further ... Read More


Vietnam Visa Revisited by redislandar
Please do not take the following info as fully factual at this point... as I am basically fishing for any known reverberations or undercurrents regarding the Vietnam Visa - including potential extensions &/or renewals. What I currently know: A ...

Does anyone else find some of these oldboys on this forum dismissive, rude, objectionable or is it just me ? Read More


Health declaration form on entry to Vietnam by drybones
I intend to come to Ho Chi Minh city from the UK in May of this year and need to complete a health declaration form prior to entry. It appears that I have to register a VN sim in order to verify the health declaration form. How can I get a VN sim ...

I used my brother-in-lawās Vietnamese number. No problem š Read More


Regulations for tourists entry to Vietnam by mikedylan2001
Where can I find the official government regulations in English for tourists to enter the country? There is a lot of conflicting information regarding timing for the PCR tests insurance and other things. I would like to read it directly from the ...

@schlegerĀ Hi all, this post is very long for obvious reasons and I admit I havenāt read it all. I arrived in HCMC on 24/03 and can confirm covid insurance is not required. Also, I flew Vietnam Airlines and they required a Vietnamese ... Read More


Visa Entry for married spouse by peceandtranquilityforme
Following our marriage (male US citizen and female Vietnamese citizen) in Thailand, how much should a marriage visa (approximate) cost be to re-enter Vietnam? We have been quoted $700 USD. Is this a fair amount for this type of visa or less or more? ...

Iām a little bit confused? Two posts above refer to paying fees in DaNang. I know that strictly speaking it is not a āvisaā but a āvisa exemptionā. However, if I was to take the alternative route I would be paying a ... Read More


Visa Entry for married spouse by peceandtranquilityforme
Following our marriage (male US citizen and female Vietnamese citizen) in Thailand, how much should a marriage visa (approximate) cost be to re-enter Vietnam? We have been quoted $700 USD. Is this a fair amount for this type of visa or less or more? ...

I guess all countries are a bit different but in Australia where I married my Vietnamese (citizen) wife, the fee for a 5year visa exemption is $100 AUD plus registered post for your passport. Note that 5 years ago the fee was considerably more, ... Read More


Bank advice - AUD to VND by mlehdey
Hello, We are Australian and are awaiting for a 2 year work permit approval , requested by a University in Saigon, for my husband. We have been advised there will be a two week delay. Given the CV19 situation I am sceptical, but have my fingers ...

Sounds like the type of bank I require as well. I retire this Wednesday and when Covid-19 settles down my wife and I will be spending 2-3 months at a time in her home town of Saigon. Are ING cards readily accepted at most of the ATMs? Thanks for ... Read More