problem... I want to enter Hanoi one day earlier then Visa says

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onelovelyplanet
onelovelyplanet

I got the dates wrong on my Visa and I want to go the day before my visa states... I called the Embassy in DC and they were no help...

My plane gets in at 8:00 p.m. on the 19th of October and my visa says I'll be there on the 20th...

I was hoping to buy my airfare but I don't know if they will even let me on the plane in BKK if my Visa doesn't start until the next day. Techincall I'm only showing up 4 hours early from the 29th given I get in at 8:00 p.m. on the 19th...

What do you think??? Will they let me in and should I book my airfare???

Thanks for any insight!

Danielle

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onelovelyplanet
onelovelyplanet

Sorry there was a typo above... My Visa says Oct 20th, not the 29th... I want to enter on the 19th...

Thanks for any insight!

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cmburns
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I doubt AirAsia will let you on the flight. If you're denied entry THEY get fined and are responsible for taking you back to BKK. Looks like the fare is the same for both dates so why not just overnight near BKK and take the morning flight to HAN.

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anonymous
anonymous

Usually you cannot enter a country before the date of the visa, Vietnam is quite strict. Others have also missed out by a few hours and have been turned away.

If you haven't purchased your ticket yet I would recommend you buy it to fly in on the 20th.

Have a great time :)

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onelovelyplanet
onelovelyplanet

Geez, I hate that I did that... I guess I'll go out in the morning... Thanks for the feedback...

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daawgon
daawgon

Just buy another visa and be done with it:

www.visatovietnam.org

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onelovelyplanet
onelovelyplanet

I leave Wed to start my trip which is why I don't have time to just get another Visa... Thanks for the tip though :)

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westwood
westwood

Whats wrong with getting it in Bangkok??

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anonymous
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She hasn't purchased the ticket yet so the cheapest option may well be to just delay her flight by a few hours and use the visa she already has.

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tony79
tony79

Hi!
i think it is difficult for you
i got a friend ,he had to fly back Bang Kok because his Visa
So better you arrange everything before you arrive in Viet Nam if no you will spend time and money
Good Luck!

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