Special Considerations Are Required For Vietnam Travel From UK
June 7th, 2010 by Jose Maurette Garces, under Vacations. No Comments
According to the Vietnamese Tourist Authority, around 100,000 tourists from Great Britain will experience Vietnam travel from UK locations each year. Visitor restrictions there are very strict and visitors always need to be fully aware of the all the rules. It is crucial to have all customs and visa documentation in proper order.
To visit in Vietnam, prior to entry into the country, it is required to obtain your visa unless there have been prior arrangements made by a recognized tour operator or if you are officially considered to be a sponsored visitor. You will likely be denied entry into the country if you have a passport that is valid for less than one month past the date that your visa expires. You should thoroughly check for correct visa conditions that may apply.
Only one entry is normally permitted per visa. Those who plan to exit the country and re-enter again from a different country should make sure that they have a visa that will allow multiple entry situations. There are very harsh fines and even the possibility of imprisonment if you should overstay your allotted visa time.
If your passport were to be lost or stolen, you would need to get a replacement passport as well as a replacement visa from immigration authorities in order to leave Vietnam. This can be done only during normal work hours and it usually takes from three to five working days to be received. It is not possible for the Embassy to expedite replacement of Vietnamese visas.
You need to have the form for customs you receive on entry to Vietnam, because this is required for you to leave the country. If you should lose your form, you could possibly be fined on leaving and also face having your personal belongings indefinitely confiscated. Be aware that this is another issue that the embassy is usually not able to arbitrate for you.
Most visits will be trouble-free but still, it is advised that all visitors register with the British consulate. For the most part, British nationals most commonly require consular help in Vietnam with regard to cases of lost or stolen passports. Registration can provide better assistance for you in an emergency. You should remember that obtaining any adequate assistance is difficult outside Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City because of Vietnam’s lack of a well developed infrastructure.
Vietnam travel from the UK should usually go very smoothly, providing that visitors take the proper care to have their paperwork in order.
Jose Mauricio is a specialist reservation consultant for Vietnam Holidays and Cuba Holidays
