Visas & Documents

How do I book an appointment at the Russian consulate in Vietnam to notarize a power of attorney, and how long is the wait?

Book through the consulate website, then watch for an email announcing available appointment slots and reserve immediately. One recent report put the total wait at about 1.5 months; the power of attorney was issued during the appointment, with cash-only payment.

2 sources · 5 days ago

How can I arrange a Vietnam e-visa quickly and book airport fast-track immigration assistance?

A Vietnam e-visa can be arranged through a visa specialist who checks your documents and submits the application. Airport fast-track assistance may reduce immigration and customs formalities to around 5 minutes.

1 source · 5 days ago

Can I use a Vietnam e-visa issued for Cam Ranh Airport if I transit through Ho Chi Minh City?

Yes, you can generally transit through Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City when continuing to Cam Ranh. The key requirement is to arrive on or after the e-visa validity start date; arriving earlier can result in denied entry.

2 sources · 17 days ago

How can a foreigner obtain Vietnamese citizenship?

Vietnamese citizenship is only accessible through a simplified procedure — marriage to a Vietnamese citizen or exceptional merits to the country; investment alone does not qualify you for citizenship.

1 source · 27 days ago

What to do if Vietnam e-visa system flags your photo as 'taken from another source'?

The 'photo taken from another source' warning (with a match percentage shown) appears when the photo was taken at a photo studio and may have been reused elsewhere; you can still submit, but it's safer to upload a fresh selfie on a plain background.

3 sources · 31 days ago

Do you need an onward or return ticket to enter Vietnam, and how often is it checked at check-in or immigration?

Airlines and immigration in Vietnam may ask for proof of onward or return travel. It is not checked every time, but it does happen, so it’s safer to have both your visa QR code and a booked outbound ticket ready.

2 sources · 42 days ago

Do you need a return ticket to enter Vietnam?

It depends on the airline and the individual agent — some check at check-in and may deny boarding without a return ticket, others don't ask at all.

2 sources · 41 days ago

Can Russian citizens get a long-term visa for Vietnam?

Entry to Vietnam requires an e-visa or visa on arrival. Long-term visas through third-party services are only available if you hold a one-year residency visa in any country.

2 sources · 43 days ago

Do Vietnam immigration officers require proof of onward travel at the border?

Vietnam border officials, including land crossings, may ask for proof of onward travel. A bus ticket to a neighboring country (e.g., Vietnam to Cambodia) is accepted as sufficient proof.

3 sources · 22 days ago

Do you need to fill out any forms or documents before entering Vietnam?

There are currently no mandatory pre-arrival electronic forms required to enter Vietnam. You just need a valid visa or visa exemption depending on your nationality.

3 sources · 23 days ago

Can you extend a Vietnam visa without leaving the country?

Vietnam does not allow visa extensions — you must leave the country and apply for a new one. A common option is a visa run to the Lao Bao border crossing to get a new 30/45/90-day visa.

3 sources · 36 days ago