Can I leave Vietnam by land or from a different airport?
Hello,
Regarding the Visa On Arrival, I know one must enter via one of three Vietnam airports. However, can one Exit or leave Vietnam via river or land using the VOA system?
Thank You,
Answers (5)
Dear Steven
Thank you for your email.
If you wish to go with visa on arrival, you must enter Vietnam by plane, however you can exit the country by land. There is no problem with that.
Best regards,
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Dear Nanci,
Thank you for contacting us.
For visa on arrival, it is required you to enter Vietnam by air because you need to pick up your visa at the airport. However, you can exit the country by land. As long as you leave the country before your visa expires, there should be no problem at all.
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
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Hi Naomi
That is fine, as long as you fly to Vietnam, you can apply online for an approval letter to pick up your visa upon arrival.
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Dear Angela Gregori
That is fine, you can arrive at Hanoi airport, and leave from Ho Chi Minh. There will be no problem with that.
Best regards,
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Dear Charles Huston
That is fine, you must enter the country by air, however, you can still exit the country by land in this case. There is no problem with that.
Best regards,
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