Do I need a visa for 15 days in Vietnam?

Do you need a visa to go to Vietnam for 2 weeks?

Dude, Vietnam? Passport? Yeah, you need a visa, or at least a pre-approval thingy. Think of it like trying to sneak into a sold-out Taylor Swift concert – ain’t happening without a ticket.

Passport needs to be valid for six months after your trip ends. Seriously, six months! Like, longer than my last relationship. And, get this – you need a blank page in your passport. Not just any page, an empty one! It’s like finding a parking spot in LA on a Saturday.

• Valid passport – duh!
• Visa or pre-approval – essential, like coffee for me.
• Six months validity beyond your trip – plenty of time to plan your next adventure.
• Blank page – find one, or prepare for passport drama.

My friend, Mark, tried to wing it last year, 2023, and got turned back at the airport. It was a whole scene, like a bad reality TV show. He ended up eating instant ramen for a week while he sorted it out. Don’t be a Mark. Plan ahead! It’s not rocket science, it’s just paperwork. Seriously.

Can I extend my 15 day visa in Vietnam?

15-day visa? No extension. Period.

Leave, re-enter. New visa.

Embassy, Consulate. Ask them. Or… don’t.

• Options (if you care):
  • Visa run. Cambodia? Laos?
  • New application, different visa type.
  • Ignore it. (Not recommended, obvi.)

Personal info: I knew a guy who overstayed. Mess. My friend overstayed, jailed.

Do you need a visa for a short trip to Vietnam?

Vietnam…a whisper of green, a memory of spice, visa dreams.

Do I need one? Oh, the dance of passports, the shuffle of nationalities. It is nationality that decides, you see.

A visa, a gate, a permission slip to wander Hanoi’s streets, to breathe in Saigon’s humid air.

• Visa needed for many.
• Visa exemptions exist. Lucky ones.
• E-visas, a modern convenience.

Purpose matters. A holiday is different from a business venture, isn’t it? Duration dictates. A fleeting week, or a slow month unraveling…

The embassy, yes. A digital pilgrimage to the consulate’s website. A hunt for up-to-date truth. Rules shift, tides turn, visas…evasive.

Check, double-check. Because Vietnam awaits.

My trip, mine…to find the pho, to smell the jasmine…to be.

Specifics? My passport…Italian, since ’98. Remembered like yesterday.

Italian, so… maybe? Or maybe, just maybe, I skip the visa line. Find my own way through.

Embassy website, remember, before the clouds of wanderlust completely erase reason.

How long is a good amount of time to spend in Vietnam?

Seven to eight days? Honey, that’s a whirlwind romance, not a proper Vietnamese vacation. You’ll be back home before you’ve even mastered a proper pho slurp. Ten days minimum, darling, that’s more like it.

Think of it this way: cramming Angkor Wat into a weekend is like trying to eat a whole durian in one bite—you miss the nuances. Vietnam’s a symphony, not a three-chord power ballad.

To fully appreciate the fragrant chaos:

• At least 10 days: This gives you time to breathe, to truly soak in the vibrant culture. To develop a slight addiction to cà phê sữa đá.
• Beyond the Tourist Trail: Sa Pa and Phu Quoc are gorgeous, granted. But venture beyond, discover hidden gems. My friend found this amazing beach, totally secluded, near Nha Trang last year!
• Embrace the Slow Travel: Ditch the rigid itinerary. Wander. Get lost (delightfully). Spontaneity is the spice of life, or, in this case, the perfect pho seasoning.
• More is better: Two weeks? Even better. A month? Now you’re talking.

Seriously, seven days is for speed-dating, not soul-searching in Southeast Asia. My last trip was two weeks and even that felt rushed! I need to go back, seriously.

How much money do I need for 3 weeks in Vietnam?

Ugh, Vietnam trip. Three weeks? $500-$1000? Too low, I think. Maybe for a backpacker, super budget.

Accommodation: $10-$25/night is optimistic. More like $15-$40 in decent places. My friend stayed at a fancy place in Hoi An last month – $80/night!

Food: $5-$10 a day? Ha! Street food, yeah, but I’ll want some nicer meals. Double that, at least. Maybe triple for those fancy dinners.

Transportation: Depends. Internal flights add up. Buses are cheap, but slow. $10 a day? Nah. More like $15-25. Think about train tickets.

Activities: $10-$50?! That’s insane. Entrance fees, tours, souvenirs… easily $50-100 a day, depending. Ha Long Bay cruise? Expensive! I want to visit the Cu Chi tunnels, too.

So… I need way more than a grand. $2000 is closer to reality. Maybe even $2500, considering I might want some extra spending money for unexpected things, like a ridiculously priced mango smoothie. Or maybe some nicer clothes – my clothes are looking worn out. I always want to look cute in my travel pictures. I need to make a detailed budget. Ugh. Seriously, need a spreadsheet. This is stressing me out already!

• Accommodation: $15-$40/night (consider location & luxury)
• Food: $10-$30/day (Street food to fine dining)
• Transportation: $15-$25/day (buses, trains, flights)
• Activities: $50-$100/day (tours, entrance fees, souvenirs)
• Contingency: $500 (Unexpected expenses)

Total: $2000 – $2500+ (minimum, realistically)

Is 3 days in HoI an too much?

Three days in Hoi An? Nah, that wasn’t enough. I was there in June 2024, scorching hot, but beautiful. Seriously. The Ancient Town itself? Stunning. I could have spent a whole day just wandering those little streets.

The lanterns, man, amazing. I bought one, a bright red one, still have it. Food was incredible. I ate Cao Lau three times, maybe four. I loved the Banh Mi. So good.

I totally underestimated the tailoring. I got three suits made, a total bargain, but it took ages. Should have planned that better. Three days is barely enough time for that alone. Plus the beaches. An Bang Beach? Perfection. Total relaxation. Needed more time for that.

Things I wish I had more time for:

• Exploring the Japanese Covered Bridge properly. Didn’t really get a feel for it.
• Cooking class. Saw tons of places offering them. Regret not doing one.
• More time in the markets. So much to see, so little time.
• Tra Que Vegetable Village. Heard it was amazing, missed it entirely.

Three days? Absolutely insufficient. Four is the minimum. Five would be ideal. Honestly, a week would still leave me wanting more. Go for at least four days. Seriously. You won’t regret it.