Kenny Gerchow
American expat in Vietnam
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American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English
Registration: 19 April 2013
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
Thank you for confirming. To retort, airport immigration will only do the Visa transfer for one year, multi-entry business visas (DN) or greater. If anyone else has had their tourist visa transferred in a similar fashion, please share. Based on the ... Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
Thank you for confirming. To retort, airport immigration will only do the Visa transfer for one year, multi-entry business visas or greater. If anyone else has had their tourist visa transferred in a similar fashion, please share. I strongly suggest ... Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
Thanks for sharing. Can you please inform what kind of visa you have? That would be helpful in case it was a tourist visa. Cheers. Read More
Visa Transfer to new Passport by timmotee
Hello, I'm in Vietnam on a valid 3 month multiple entry visa, but I've just submitted my passport for renewal. I figured that I could continue to show the old passport when exiting and entering, but now I'm thinking it might not be so ...
Agreed but I just went through the process last Tuesday (Dec.18th) at the airport and was successful. This is the deal: if you have anything less than a DN/Business visa, they are not required to transfer your visa from the old passport to the new ... Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
Hi Kelly. I would just get to the airport as early as possible, as the ticket counters open anywhere from 2-2 1/2 hours prior to departure. You will show your boarding pass and both passports to the immigration officer afterward. Chances are you ... Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
Cheers and all good as I think we have established a "semi" reliable process here. For tourist visas, expect to renew and be careful. Anything above that, either be employed with the proper documentation or have that visa letter handy for ... Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
You were 100% on point my friend. Validated everything yesterday at the airport. Thank you very much. Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
Thanks for the feedback. Friends, I just went to Tan Son airport after work and spoke to a very friendly immigration/police officer there. Let's be clear...you cannot go anywhere near the visa on arrival area of immigration at the airport unless ... Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
I do not understand why they would not just transfer your visa at airport immigration along with an "entry" stamp. An exit stamp means you are not technically in Vietnam. Please clarify. Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
Sobie, thank you very much for your comment. Did they transfer the visa from your old passport to the new one? Did you go to the Saigon airport? That is exactly what I had planned on doing Monday. Will mention the crew V.I.P. exit. What a relief! Read More
transfer of VN visa to new passport by jayrozzetti23
When you get a new passport from your embassy in Vietnam, is it necessary to go to the immigration department to have the current visa transferred to the new passport? Or, can you just take both your old and new passport to the airport/border and ...
Being that I have a business Visa without sponsorship (self employed tutor), was basically told by immigration today that my Visa cannot be transferred to the new passport. Yet I have been instructed by my Visa rep to visit airport immigration and ... Read More
Visa Transfer to new Passport by timmotee
Hello, I'm in Vietnam on a valid 3 month multiple entry visa, but I've just submitted my passport for renewal. I figured that I could continue to show the old passport when exiting and entering, but now I'm thinking it might not be so ...
Being that I have a business Visa without sponsorship (self employed tutor), was basically told by immigration today that my Visa cannot be transferred to the new passport. Yet I have been instructed by my Visa rep to visit airport immigration and ... Read More
Where to take biometiric passport photos around district 1? by andreas.glaser
Hi Guys, as stated in the title... I'd need a few biometric passport photos taken and i was wondering where the best place would be, to do so? I'm currently in district 1. Thanks
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Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
Many on here would agree that not only do they change the rules all the time, but there is little to no communication between the department of immigration and all travel agencies. As an example, I went to three travel agencies today, and all were ... Read More
Visa to Vietnam from America! !! Is it true? by reds_196
I know Vietnam laws change very frequently, I would like to visit Vietnam in December but I'm looking online for a reliable source to apply for visa on arrival, can anyone recommend a good website? I saw they no longer give 1, 3 or 6 months visa ...
Great information everyone but need confirmation that you can only get the one year visa by flying into either Hanoi or Saigon... My hope was this could all be done at the border. Read More
Visa to Vietnam from America! !! Is it true? by reds_196
I know Vietnam laws change very frequently, I would like to visit Vietnam in December but I'm looking online for a reliable source to apply for visa on arrival, can anyone recommend a good website? I saw they no longer give 1, 3 or 6 months visa ...
http://evietnamvisa.com/new-vietnam-visa-regulation-for-us-passport-holders.html Here is the evidence. The one year visa does indeed exist and the prices are listed for the letter and stamping fee. I am going to the immigration office here in ... Read More
Looking for Non-Teaching Employment by Kenny Gerchow
Hi everyone. I am here for a few more months and would like to work in the hospitality sector (have hotel experience) or any customer service related work. Have many years experience as a Project Manager at a major utility company and an Operations ...
I have educational experience on an administrative level and am a certified teacher. Positive responses only. Read More
Looking for Non-Teaching Employment by Kenny Gerchow
Hi everyone. I am here for a few more months and would like to work in the hospitality sector (have hotel experience) or any customer service related work. Have many years experience as a Project Manager at a major utility company and an Operations ...
Ok the link is under review. Thank you for responding. Read More
Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
May the force be with you my friend. Hopefully your visit there will yield positive results for all of us. Taking a bus to the border sounds like a huge hassle and hard to trust travel agencies. Read More
Looking for Non-Teaching Employment
Hi everyone. I am here for a few more months and would like to work in the hospitality sector (have hotel experience) or any customer service related work. Have many years experience as a Project Manager at a major utility company and an Operations ... Read More
Where to get Vietnam Visa Extention in HCMC by 726dbr
Hello, My visa expires at the end of October, I currently have a 3 month multiple entry tourist visa. I am from Canada. I would like to extend it for a minimum of 3 more months. I assume this is possible, Where do I go in HCMC to get this ...
Hi Dave. I am interested to know what they had to say about the extension. Any success? Thanks. Kenny Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Vietnam. What ...
I have been coming to Vietnam for several years now, this venture being my first time living in Saigon. As is the case in most SE Asian countries, meltdowns happen and you find yourself being that "crazy foreigner." That being said, ... Read More