General Info

[TConor]

If you wanted a happy ending a $5 or maybe a $10 tip in US cash dollars was all you needed. Anyone know what it is today?

[TitanJones]

I'm interested in visiting Vietnam for the first time. I've been to Costa Rica, Cuba, Colombia, thailand, and Cambodia and now want to try out the girls there.

Any pros / cons or otherwise ideas for visiting these 2 places. Trying to come up with a decent plan. Thanks!

[EatALotOpus]

I wasn't asked for insurance anywhere, it was literally just a stamping of passport. I'm sure on my last trip they took a photo and fingerprints (I think) but none of that.

Regarding the previous post, nothing happened at customs, I just walked through, no bag scanning or anything.

Awesome Info. I'll still look to get some insurance just for peace of mind!

[Jingo10]

Did they ask you for Health Insurance? I have a hard time finding affordable insurance company. TIA.

I wasn't asked for insurance anywhere, it was literally just a stamping of passport. I'm sure on my last trip they took a photo and fingerprints (I think) but none of that.

Regarding the previous post, nothing happened at customs, I just walked through, no bag scanning or anything.

[EatALotOpus]

Sorry not a mongering report. Only a general question about bringing in 4 new cell phones. All new iphones as gifts except mine. Will customs go through my carry ons and charge me taxes for them? And how much? Or should I just take them out of boxes and wing it in my carry-on? I can ship them for 140 -150 each. TIA.

Been there five times and was never inspected or asked for money. Once I was taking lots of high end perfumes for presents and was sweating it so I had two twenties separated from the rest of my money ready to give it to them if they asked. I would never offer it. However as I said never happened. Walked with confidence right out of there. Good Luck.

[EatALotOpus]

Not much recent info about VN.

I'm amazed how easy it was to enter VN, previously they wanted to see exit tickets, dates, check visas.

This time I entered without an outbound flight, they didn't ask how long I was staying and weren't interested whether I had a visa or not (the visa was checked by the airline at check in).

I've nothing to report from Saigon as I see girls I have previously met here. But getting lots of hits on WeChat and other dating sites. WeChat is a pain to register as it wants someone in the same country to verify you from the qr code it creates which is a pain. I've been trying to load it on my new phone.

Did they ask you for Health Insurance? I have a hard time finding affordable insurance company. TIA.

[Jingo10]

Not much recent info about VN.

I'm amazed how easy it was to enter VN, previously they wanted to see exit tickets, dates, check visas.

This time I entered without an outbound flight, they didn't ask how long I was staying and weren't interested whether I had a visa or not (the visa was checked by the airline at check in).

I've nothing to report from Saigon as I see girls I have previously met here. But getting lots of hits on WeChat and other dating sites. WeChat is a pain to register as it wants someone in the same country to verify you from the qr code it creates which is a pain. I've been trying to load it on my new phone.

[Hardlock1]

Sorry not a mongering report. Only a general question about bringing in 4 new cell phones. All new iphones as gifts except mine. Will customs go through my carry ons and charge me taxes for them? And how much? Or should I just take them out of boxes and wing it in my carry-on? I can ship them for 140 -150 each. TIA.

I really do not know what to tell you. My wife is Vietnamese from Saigon originally, so we have never had any problems. I once visited and took 4 laptops, two Ipads and two cell phones, and had no problem. When my wife handed the customs official our passport she had a $50 bill inside hers. Notice I said "hers", not mine. I am hesitant to offer money as an American, whereas they expect it from a person of Viet extraction. If I were you and wanted to try it, just put a $100 bill inside your passport, folded in half, and see what happens!

[ABoneDaddy]

Sorry not a mongering report. Only a general question about bringing in 4 new cell phones. All new iphones as gifts except mine. Will customs go through my carry ons and charge me taxes for them? And how much? Or should I just take them out of boxes and wing it in my carry-on? I can ship them for 140 -150 each. TIA.

[Mushamisi]

This is the official government evisa site. Don't be fooled by others with similar names (there's a current thread discussing this on the Vietnam board).

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt

I will review it.

[Banana Boi]

This is the official government evisa site. Don't be fooled by others with similar names (there's a current thread discussing this on the Vietnam board).

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt

[Globalnomad5]

Long time a lurker. I am based closer than in previous years. I am interested in taking a peek. Is it possible to get a VISA on arrival?

I am a US citizen.

You need to get e-visa instead.

[Mushamisi]

Long time a lurker. I am based closer than in previous years. I am interested in taking a peek. Is it possible to get a VISA on arrival?

I am a US citizen.

[Taco Yaki]

Hi gents, visiting the nang soon and got my night time activities lined up.

Was wondering how easy it was to get some bud in the Nang. I heard the beach areas usually have some selling but wanted to know your guys' thoughts too.

Cheers .

[EatALotOpus]

Travel schedule is back on and I'm free to leave the sex prison! For the Viet expats and those on the ground, any talk of re-instating the 90 day Visa any time soon? TIA.