Visas & Documents

Do I need an arrival card for Phu Quoc when flying from Thailand or connecting in Ho Chi Minh City?

Travelers report that an arrival card is needed when flying directly to Phu Quoc from abroad. If you enter Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, they say no additional card is needed for the domestic flight to the island; the discussion does not establish the official procedure or whether the form must be electronic.

1 source · 3 days ago

How long does a 90-day Vietnam e-visa take, and what start date should I choose?

Recent reports suggest a 90-day Vietnam e-visa is often approved in 4 working days, but it can take up to 8 days. Set the visa start date to your arrival date or earlier.

2 sources · 12 days ago

Do international travelers need proof of an onward ticket to board a flight to Phu Quoc or enter Vietnam?

Vietnam immigration may not ask for an onward ticket, but an airline can require one at check-in before flying to Phu Quoc. One traveler had to buy an online onward-ticket reservation through Globus Avia for ₽790 (about US$10) to board.

2 sources · 2 days ago

How to fix Vietnam arrival card errors when the visa start date is the same as your arrival date?

If Vietnam’s arrival form rejects a visa date matching your arrival date, temporarily select another visa type, set the date to one day before arrival, then switch back to the correct option. Travelers report that the corrected date can remain saved and allow submission.

2 sources · 18 days ago

How to fix the Vietnam arrival card error saying the visa issue date is later than the planned entry date when arriving in Phu Quoc?

First, manually check the visa issue date and planned arrival date, as passport-data import can populate fields incorrectly. If both dates are correct, the arrival card website itself may be malfunctioning; travelers reported that retrying with Phu Quoc selected did not always resolve it.

3 sources · 19 days ago

How long does a Vietnam e-visa take, and how do I check payment and application status?

A Vietnam e-visa usually takes around 3–5 working days; allow 4–6 business days after the status changes to Processing. Check the immigration website rather than relying on email: Unpaid means payment is still required.

2 sources · 19 days ago

Is an express immigration service worth booking on arrival at Phu Quoc International Airport?

Immigration queues on arrival in Vietnam vary a lot: in September 2026 participants wrote that some travelers clear them quickly while others wait up to three hours. With a baby, in their experience, officers escort you through outside the main queue, so you may not need to buy an express service for the child's sake. Filling in the required form in advance also saves time — those who did not had to complete it at the airport after landing.

2 sources · 18 days ago

Do you need a return/onward ticket to enter Vietnam if you already have an e-visa?

In practice, immigration and airlines rarely ask for a return/onward ticket, especially if you already have a Vietnam e-visa. If asked, saying you don't have one is usually enough to pass.

2 sources · 67 days ago

Which Vietnamese police clearance certificate does a foreigner need for Europe, and how can they apply from Phu Quoc?

For most European visa, residence-permit, and employer applications, the usual document is the Vietnamese Phiếu Lý lịch tư pháp số 1 (Certificate No. 1), not No. 2. Foreigners who live or previously lived in Phu Quoc can apply through Kien Giang’s Department of Justice or the National Judicial Records Centre; the standard fee is usually VND 200,000.

3 sources · 71 days ago

Can you apply for a Vietnam e-visa from outside Vietnam (from your home country)?

Yes, you can apply for a Vietnam e-visa from abroad — the key requirement is that you are outside Vietnam at the time of application. It can also be processed on arrival at the airport.

3 sources · 59 days ago

What happens if you overstay your visa-free period in Vietnam — fine or deportation?

A minor overstay (1 day) may be overlooked at the airport with no fine or stamp. Larger violations can result in being sent to the immigration police with your passport confiscated.

2 sources · 61 days ago

Does the Phu Quoc visa exemption allow travel to mainland Vietnam?

It depends on your nationality. Russians get 45 days visa-free for all of Vietnam. Most other nationalities get only a 30-day Phu Quoc-specific exemption that does not allow travel to mainland Vietnam.

1 source · 50 days ago