Visas & Documents

Can you apply for a Chinese visa in Ho Chi Minh City while staying in Vietnam visa-free?

Yes, you can apply for a Chinese visa in Ho Chi Minh City while on a visa-free stay in Vietnam — a residence permit is not required. Any legal status (e-Visa, visa-free entry, etc.) is generally accepted, but confirm current requirements directly with the Chinese consulate or visa center.

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Can you do a visa run from Ho Chi Minh City to Cambodia and re-enter Vietnam on an e-Visa at a land border crossing?

A one-day visa run from Ho Chi Minh City to Cambodia is doable. Re-entry into Vietnam on an e-Visa at a land border crossing is permitted, but factor in the cost of a Cambodian visa and border procedures.

1 source · 2 days ago

Can you enter Vietnam on a second passport while staying on a different one?

Using two passports may work for air travel, but land border crossings will not allow entry on a second passport. Airport staff may also board you with a passport that has less than 6 months validity, causing issues on arrival.

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Do transit passengers need to fill out Vietnam Pre-Arrival Form when connecting through Ho Chi Minh City airport?

No — transit passengers with a through ticket who stay in the international transit zone and do not pass Vietnamese immigration are exempt from the Pre-Arrival Form.

2 sources · 8 days ago

How much does a visa run from Ho Chi Minh City to Cambodia cost?

A visa run from Ho Chi Minh City to Cambodia costs from 500,000 VND for the transfer, a 90-day Vietnam visa costs 2,000,000 VND, and a Cambodian visa costs 1,000,000 VND. Runs operate daily.

2 sources · 2 days ago

How to fill out the Vietnam arrival card before landing at Ho Chi Minh City airport?

Fill out the Vietnam Pre-Arrival Card online at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn no earlier than 72 hours before your flight. Save the QR code after submission — you'll need it at passport control.

3 sources · 11 days ago

How to get long-term residency in Vietnam as a foreigner?

Vietnam does not issue a standard residence permit — instead, foreigners can apply for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) based on employment, investment, or marriage to a Vietnamese citizen. The vast majority of expats simply stay on tourist visas.

3 sources · 8 days ago