Make sure you check your e-visas before you leave for Vietnam! Let us know if you've faced a similar issue in Vietnam or any other country.

@mysticglassworks

Жыл бұрын

Didnt airline check you e-visa ?? From uSA I don't think they will let m e board the plane without visa

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

@@mysticglassworks No they never checked. And we flew from Thailand.

@rajawatvishalsingh7371

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions what if an Indian reached Vietnam airport and Still E-Visa is on Processing?

@tanushreearora95

Жыл бұрын

@@rajawatvishalsingh7371I have the same question. This is happening with me right now. Don’t know what to do please help

@aliceinwonderland5295

Жыл бұрын

​@@rajawatvishalsingh7371 hi can I know what happened??? I'm in same situation

I must say, your experience resonated deeply with me. While it's unfortunate that you had to endure such a stressful situation, I can't help but consider it relatively "lucky" compared to my own nightmarish experience. During my visit to Vietnam, I encountered ridiculously slow and unhelpful officials who took an astonishing six weeks to stamp my passport. I spent 20 hours in giant lines 1-4hours each for smth that is done digitally in most countries. I already started speaking some Vietnamese (after talking to other unfortunate ppl in those giant lines), whereas the official in question still couldn't speak a word of English and lost the copies of the papers I gave him. The delay cost me two flight tickets, and the situation escalated when they began screaming at me for taking photos. It was an experience that left me disheartened and frustrated. Your video sheds light on a problem that many travelers face, and it's no surprise that 95% of tourists never return to Vietnam for similar reasons. Despite the challenges, I admire your courage and positive outlook. Your family's adventurous spirit is truly inspiring, and I wish you all the best in your future travels. Keep exploring and sharing your incredible journey with the world!

From my personal experience, the first time when I applied, it got processed in 24 hour and the next time it took 6 days. So it's always better to apply way earlier to be on a safer side. Other than that Vietnam is one of the easiest to get the visa from. Hope you have a great and happy journey next time.

Do you have to pay the stamping fee if you come in via visa exemption?

Good to see a couple travelling with a baby, you guys are so inspiring!! Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures!! 💪✌🙂

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support

Visas are backloaded rn! There's a large influx of people applying for them so, def try to apply weeks to months in advance. There's a 30 day visa and also a 5 year visa avaliable (:

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth applying weeks in advance!

Were having the same issue! Applied for the e visa over 12 days ago 2 days before the Luna New Year on the 18th! One of them is still processing and the other no result found and the flight is in less then 48 hours we’ve tried to email but, no reply! We’re more then likely going to have to go to the embassy to extend too… I saw you said it was over double the price! Was it an easy process?

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Oh nooo. Definitely try to email and keep emailing them. We had one guy on our flight that managed to get his email as he landed. So you never know. Fingers crossed for you. We did double price but it meant that we didn’t have to do the boarder run. Trying to do that with a baby was a no go lol it was simple and straight forward process. We handed in our passports and collected within a few days.

@camandjames18

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions I hope we’ll receive an email soon!🤞 We’ll most likely go to the embassy too! I don’t fancy another border run this soon if it can be helped! 🤣 Can’t imagine it would be the easiest with a little one! All the best guys! Thanks for the quick reply💙

hi I can't find anything online about this - I am going with someone who has a hyphonated last name - on the evisa application it won't accept the hyphon although that is how it is written on his passport. Does he just leave a gap inbetween the names?

Make sure to have your evisa name match your passport exactly. I made the mistake of abbreviating my middle name and they wouldn't let me through customs. I had to pay $180 for an emergency visa.

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Yup! 100% letter for letter!

@Jay_Rule

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions Sorry but I didn't have time to watch the whole video. What exactly is the problem you encountered at the HCMC customs?

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Our e-visa didn’t arrive in time even though we applied for it 4 days earlier. So in the end we had to just get a 14 day VOA and then pay $80 each later on to extend it.

@Jay_Rule

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions I see. You have to ensure you receive the evisa first before ordering your airplane tickets. I ran into a similar dilemma when I had to leave Vietnam for Thailand because my evisa was up. I made sure that I got my evisa first before I ordered my plane ticket back into Vietnam.

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Defo the right order of doing thing

Does ANYONE know if we use the U.S. passport, we would get the automatic 15 days (like people using the British passport)??? I am asking ….just in case I have problems with the eVisa also….

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

This is some info I found online. U.S. citizens can apply online for a single entry E-visa on the Vietnam Immigration website. The E-visa is valid for a maximum of 30 days, single entry. An E-visa is usually processed within three working days after the Vietnam Immigration Department receives the completed application and E-visa fee.

@du-me-Utube-1975

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions THANKS!!! 😄🙏

We’ll that immigration journey looked fun!

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Really really fun 😂

thanks for the information.... can you please provide the hostel name where you booked your room/apartment ..

One question wt if we had change of plan regarding entry n exit point which does not resonate wt e visa, is ther any way of changing it r we have to follow as per the evisa

@FieldofVisions

8 ай бұрын

Doesn’t really matter in the entry and exit points. It doesn’t say on the e-visa itself

There's some crooked officials that work in that Saigon airport, exact same thing happened to me, they didn't want to honor the e Visa, instead he made us pay $150 USD each visa on arrival, he demanded $15 for a "mandatory" passport pic (we were only there for one day hopover believe it or not). Then the official took a picture of my passport on his personal smartphone, didn't provide the mandatory passport photo, even though they charged us, and finally let us through.. 3 hours later. Scam.

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

It’s unfortunate this happens but it’s something to look out for

@tuanz8009

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you on this one.

@reganwyles4356

Жыл бұрын

What nationality passport do you have?

@saimo2498

5 ай бұрын

Guys just get your visa at the embassy thats easy😂 I don’t mess around, straight to the embassy and get my visa, airports can be tricky

@main2333

Ай бұрын

True. My mom and I are from Vietnam. My first time back since I left in 1975 as a child. Upon coming back to Hawaii. A man asked for coffee money for her to pass inspection. She didn’t want trouble so gave $20. We barely had enough money to get a taxi back home. No money to eat or drink while waiting at Japan airline to transfer. Got some crooks that need to be investigated. Awful people!

Sorry to Hear what happen to you guys but thank you for sharing. I wanted to ask does that included an australian passport for 15 days free?I do see the process takes 3 days on their website so in other words whats the normal wait time?

@FieldofVisions

9 ай бұрын

It says 3 days but we applied 4 days before and got it a day later. I’d definitely apply at least 5 days before your flight at a minimum.

@HeinzFitness

9 ай бұрын

@@FieldofVisions is it also best to get vaccines before flying to Vietnam for the first time? Did you guys get vaccines to enter the country?

There's a beautiful old Indian mosque in the heart of Saigon. (100+ years) that's the only building at an angle, I guess to point to Mecca.

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

We we will try and find this place next time we visit.

Wonder if we should apply it a few months in advance before our arrival just to have a peace of mind? Tnx@

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Yup! I’d definitely recommend that!

Thanks for nice information! I have a one question in my mind that I have filled the Hanoi as a check in in city in visa of Vietnam..but now i decided to check in from Ho chi Minh city .. is it possible?

Hi I just saw you here on KZread. I felt really bad that you weren’t able to get the 30 days. But you guys push through it and you weren’t ranting like the other KZreadrs. In addition to that, every time I see your baby it makes me smile. :) I will be going to Saigon in the next few weeks. May I know what you and your wife suggest for dishes to try in Saigon?

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you for the amazing comment and yes, Zakariya’s smile makes it all worth while for us. It’s the name of the game with travelling and to be honest, times like this make it fun and memorable. I would recommend Malay Street for food! Basiroh was delicious for Beef Pho.

@cooktorialschannel5058

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions Thank you for the suggestion , definitely will check it out. I just subscribed here because you guys are a joy to watch. Can’t wait to see more experiences from you,your wife and Zakariya. More power to your channel! I know you guys will go big here on KZread. New subscriber from Philippines! Have great fun!

What is “chasing up a visa”?

This is odd… wouldn’t the airline check in staff at Singapore check and know if you had a valid visa for vietnam? They usually won’t board you if you don’t as it’s in their best interest to do so otherwise they have to fly you back

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

No they didn’t .. maybe it’s because we have British passports and you get 14 day visa on arrival.

@HelloOnepiece

Жыл бұрын

Check in stuff, especially for smaller and LLC are contractors, in short they do not give a shit about this. My local airport only started checking for visas before the flight in recent years

@fuckthetorys

11 ай бұрын

​@FieldofVisions hi can I get into viatnam without a visa letter if I'm from the UK

@HelloOnepiece

11 ай бұрын

@@fuckthetorys Yes you can, UK passports granted 15 days of VISA free entry, which got updated to 45 days recently, but im not sure about the latter. You will be fine for less than 2 weeks though. (You must have a ticket to prove you will exit the country within the time preiod)

Hello beautiful family , I have a question? If I fly to Vietnam with just my permanent resident card for JUST TWO WEEKS !!! What do I need to ENTER VIETNAM AND RETURN BACK HOME TO THE US ? Thanks you

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Not really sure - I would refer to the immigration website

I will be arriving in Hanoi from the UK next year in March, however I will be staying in the country for 13 days. Do you know if a visa is needed? And if so how would I get through immigration? Thanks in advance

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

If you hold a British passport you get 14 day visa on arrival so I think you should be fine.

@threedoubles4827

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions its 15 days, no visa required, just turn up.

HI may i ask when you arrived to vietnam.. at the airport did anyone ask you how much money you carry with you

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Hi. No one asked but you have to declare large sums.

Hi i put wrong exit port on my vietnam evisa. Its still jnder processing Do i apply a new one or can it be corrected by contacting them ?

@swathikalisetty2441

2 ай бұрын

hello....how many days after u got visa...

UK Brits don't need an E-visa for up to a 15 day trip

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Correct but we wanted 30 days .. 2 weeks is no where near enough for us 🥰😊

How many days ago had you applied before taking your flight?

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

I’d definitely apply at least 4-5 days before your flight at a minimum

@rajawatvishalsingh7371

Жыл бұрын

And What if an Indian Applied for E-Visa it’s in Processing and You have a flight after 2 days applied for E-Visa?

@taracotta6391

Жыл бұрын

@@rajawatvishalsingh7371 did you receive your Evisa ?

@krishnapriyanair9316

Жыл бұрын

E visa is in processing

Hi! I have applied for Vietnam e-visa and along with it I mentioned my 2 year old baby also. But after getting it granted my child's name is not mentioned. Do I need to apply visa separately for my child again? Or is it okay if I just travel with him without his name mentioned in my visa form?

@francismore4179

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 bursted

@EdnaBlossoms310

8 ай бұрын

What happened ? I added my son to my application as well.

@anonymous_462

8 ай бұрын

@@EdnaBlossoms310 you have to apply separate e-visa for your child

do they require certain amount of money in dong before entering the country at the immigration point?? was there yellow fever vaccine requirement?

@FieldofVisions

3 ай бұрын

No. There’s no need for either. Just the visa processing is so slow.

@finaayuwardani

3 ай бұрын

@@FieldofVisions i see. Thanks for the video. It helps a lot. Wish you and your family great travels

God bless you and your family

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Ameen brother

I just got my visa within 3 days.enjoy your Adventure.

@FieldofVisions

5 ай бұрын

Have fun!

Looks like a fun holiday 🙃

Loved your video

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Gosh... what a huge headache! Glad it was resolved in the end!

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

It could of been worse I suppose. A reminder to ourselves .. chase things up haha

Now rules has been changed 45 days free entry for british citizens so I am enjoying full time

My first trip to Saigon and vietnam. I took the taxi from the airport. Where you make the queue. I knew the price was around 200000 dong. I was watching the meter and just before arrive to my hotel i had a look outside. When i look again the meter the price was 500000 dongs. The taxi scammer shouting at me when i asked him why it was so expensive. I was so tired by my trip that i paid him but it didn’t hapened a second time as i used grab after that. Theses taxi scamers doing this since many years but the vietnamese government do nothing. What a shame! I live 20 years in thailand and it’s never hapened to me there. There is many scammers in vietnam so be aware. Thailand is so much better in every points. Vietnam👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

@sergeitokmakovesq.9153

11 ай бұрын

scamming is not limited to taxi drivers in Vietnam. In my observation, it is something of a national sport, affecting both locals and foreigners alike. The reason gov't is not doing anything about it is b/c gov't is busy stealing, too. Just last month, 50+ gov't officials went to prison for bribes for repatriation flights, ripping off their own ppl during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the days the gov't is not busy stealing from their own ppl, they are busy putting 160+ human rights bloggers in prison for 5-6 years on vague bogus charges. Going after taxi drivers is way at the bottom of their priorities, trust me :) And, yes, I agree, Thailand is 10x better overall!

Also Zak is so cute - bye 🥹✌🏽

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Masha allah. K bye ✌🏽

Thank god you could at least get in.. what a shocker.. really felt for you!

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Good old British passport to the rescue haha gutted though because there was no way we could explore Vietnam especially with a baby in 2 weeks. We had to pay double just to extend for 2 weeks in the end.

@carriepatsalis

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions at least it was doable.. worth the hit ❤️

This is why people should use a travel agent everything is done and dusted. With no headache.

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Agree it does take the headache away

Message is apply well in advance. Not wait last minute.

Hi our flight is on Dec 20th from India to Hanoi via Vietjet airlines. We have a transit at Ho Chi Minh. Now we just want to know where would be the immigration will it be on Ho Chi Minh during transit or it will be on Hanoi. P.S: We have given the entry port as Hanoi Airport in our Visa.

@FieldofVisions

7 ай бұрын

It’ll be in Ha Noi as you’ll transit then go thru immigration o believe.

@vikicuil

7 ай бұрын

@@FieldofVisions The airlines told that we need to check out the luggage in HCMC and checkin to next flight And imigration would be done in HCMC

@6dw

6 ай бұрын

Hi we are planning to book our tickets to Hanoi but all our flights go through Ho chi min city. Our visa port of entry is Hanoi can we transit through hochi min even though our port of entry is Hanoi ? Thanks a lot

Jeremy from jersey just subscribed

And What if an Indian Applied for E-Visa it’s in Processing and You have a flight after 2 days applied for E-Visa?

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Hmmmm might be worth emailing the immigration team to speed up the application

@rajawatvishalsingh7371

Жыл бұрын

Vietnam allowed on E-Visa processing?

@rajawatvishalsingh7371

Жыл бұрын

what if an Indian reached Vietnam airport and Still E-Visa is on Processing?

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

@@rajawatvishalsingh7371 I’m not sure. As we have a UK passport we are given 14 days on arrival. You may have to check online about the india passport.

@rajawatvishalsingh7371

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions Thanks

Wait….I am confused from the comments below. Did you ended up staying in Vietnam for 15 days or did you get the eVisa RESOLVED and stay for 30 days? I get the impression that you stayed 15 days only….right?

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

We stayed for 30 days in total. As mentioned in the vlog we ended up having to pay again (double) to extend for 14 days only. When originally we paid for 30 days visa but it didn’t come in time. Hope that makes sense 🥰

@du-me-Utube-1975

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions DANG!! SORRY that it happened. I used to traveled to Vietnam every year…and got a BLUE VISA BOOK that would last for 5 years. The last time I used that book was in 2018. Basically I am good for 90 days. I don’t have o do a VISA run….instead I pay $50 to a travel agency to do it for me. I get the blue book back with another approval for 90 days!! I HOPE THEY WILL BRING THIS BLUE BOOK VISA BACK NEXT YEAR!!

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

@@du-me-Utube-1975 wow that sounds epic. I hope so for you they bring back the blue book 🙏🏽

@rajawatvishalsingh7371

Жыл бұрын

@@du-me-Utube-1975 And What if an Indian Applied for E-Visa it’s in Processing and You have a flight after 2 days applied for E-Visa?

@susannes.4470

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions did you get the extended stay at the airport or did you have to go down to immigration department? We fly to hanoi next thursday and are still waiting vor the evisa. Dont think we will get in on time due to lunar New year...

what's the procedure to apply e visa for infants like your baby for vietnam . we are travelling to vietnam on new year day

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

You can add an accompanying child to one of the parents visa in the e-visa application form online. It’s towards the bottom of the page.

Thank you so much for showing Halal food place. I am planning to visit soon but worried about Halal food. I was planning to be vegetarian there 😂. I faced Halal food scarcity in Nepal last year.

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh haha we just come back from Nepal during Ramadan and let’s just say it was probably not our brightest idea 💡 lol 😂

SO MUCH CONFUSION I HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH VISA

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Yea it’s really common. I’d say apply for the visa at least 10 days in advance to avoid this happening.

Never travel to any country until your visa is processed succefully and is in your hands

@FieldofVisions

9 ай бұрын

Good tip!

Countries on Asia that don’t require a visa

call your credit card company to get a refund.

45 days free now uk passport

@FieldofVisions

2 ай бұрын

Wow! Really. That’s amazing news.

Wah 😂 u bring baby .i cant believe if i bring 3 babies there

When was headed to Vietnam. I was chatted with my nail tech who’s from there about things to do see etc. first thing he said was go somewhere else. He said it’s one of the most corrupted places to visit. So many crooked officials. Everything he warned us about happened. (Luckily we were prepared) So crazy. I had no idea Vietnam was that bad

@aantonic

11 ай бұрын

come one , what you said is BS. I went to VN 8(eight) times and never had aaaanyyy problems. I always get evisa in advance and it was piece of cake, 25 USD and a Photo

6 business days waiting visa and make mistake Wasted flight ticket and usd$25 Never go again

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Nightmare isn’t it!

zakariya is still very litle baby boy here.

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

He was a tiny baby here

Just a hat for baby next time

Invite you in dinner

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my brother for the invitation

@zaryabali8098

Жыл бұрын

@@FieldofVisions whenever you'll come to Pakistan must contact me I'll invite you at dinner and please bring cute zakriya along with you

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

Inshallah when we return to Pakistan

You were denied entry because you were too silly.

@FieldofVisions

5 ай бұрын

This comment is silly 😂

Cat poo coffee 🫠🤣

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

It’ll wake you up in the morning ha

I could only understand about 40% of your message. Too much slang and mumbling.

@FieldofVisions

Ай бұрын

Might want to watch some other videos then…..

JESUS CHRIST , YOU GUYS TRAVEL LIGHT, NOT~!

Vietnam can turn into a real nightmare. They do all to turn visitors away. Better visit Cambodia. They are normal people there.

@FieldofVisions

Жыл бұрын

It’s just a matter of time when they change things around and accommodate for tourists more

Why are you all complaining,it takes around 5 regular days max to get the evisa ,make sure you upload clear head picture taken by a photographer and scan your passport and upload the scan ,dont take pictures of your passport with your phone it wont work these little things matter.Thats it ,dont apply few days before trip that's just asking for trouble 😂