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Replies: 6 - Last Post: Jun 6, 2012 8:19 PM Last Post By: alantansingapore

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oldirishbum

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May 27, 2012 3:51 PM
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Vietnam visa

Hi Folks

I will be entering Vietnam overland from Kunming China, and there seems to be different opinions about a visa.
Can I get a visa in Kunming? how long will it take? Has anyone secured one there recently?
I have searched faq's posted here and can't find anything solid
I'm American and will be entering after a month in China

Thanks

westwood

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May 27, 2012 9:06 PM
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OP says "*overland*!!
Takes about 4 days and about 500Y from memory.

jamehay

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May 27, 2012 9:07 PM
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If you enter Vietnam by Airway you can apply for Vietnam Visa Arrival (take you 2 working days). It is the cheap and easy way. Otherwise you have to apply for Vietnam Visa Code in USA or in China.

Captain_Bob

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May 27, 2012 11:52 PM
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Yes you can. Google "vietnam consulate kunming" for the address
1 No. 155 Beijing Road (2 blocks north of the main railway station)

oldirishbum

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May 28, 2012 1:48 PM
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Thanks for the info
probably safer and less hassle to get a visa before leaving than grind it out in kunming

westwood

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May 28, 2012 1:59 PM
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Just remember, when you fill out the form, one question is "Expected date of Arrival" (or something like that). That is the date your visa will become valid whether you enter Vietnam then or not. It will expire exactly one month from that date, NOT from the date you actually enter Vietnam. You can arrive later but it will still expire at the one month mark on application form.

alantansingapore

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Jun 6, 2012 8:19 PM
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From Kunming, China, you can apply for a visa to Vietnam at Vietnam consulate in Kunming below:

Visiting Vietnam consulate in Kunming

The cost is around 400 RMB (~US$50), single 1 month, and issued in 3 days.

Vietnam visa fee

  • Y400 4 days (30 days)
  • Y600 same day (30days)

Vietnamese Embassy, Kunming Consulate:
Add: 2nd floor, Kai Wah International Hotel, 157 Beijing Lu, Kunming
Tel: 86-871-3522669/3515889 ; Fax: 86-871-3516667
Email: tlsqcm@yahoo.com

If you travel by air to Vietnam, possibly to get visa code in USA or apply visa on arrival, get visa stamp at airport and pay stamping fee to immigration office.
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