What is the difference between eVisa and regular visa in Vietnam?

Is the eVisa the same as the regular visa?

No. eVisas are digital.

Key Differences:

• Application Method: eVisa: Online. Regular Visa: Embassy/Consulate.
• Paperwork: eVisa: Minimal. Regular Visa: Extensive.
• Processing Time: eVisa: Often faster. Regular Visa: Varies wildly.
• Cost: Prices fluctuate. Check specific country requirements for 2024.

My experience with a Thai eVisa in 2023 was seamless. The US still demands traditional visa applications from many nationalities, a tedious process. Expect delays. Always verify requirements on official government websites. My passport’s validity was crucial. Forget expired documents.

What is better, eVisa or visa on arrival?

Ugh, eVisa or visa on arrival? Which is BETTER? Okay, okay, lemme think.

eVisa seems less stressful, right? Apply online before you even go. No airport lines. No sweating it.

• eVisa: Online application beforehand. Less airport hassle.
• Visa on arrival: Get it when you land. Could be risky if they deny you?

Visa on arrival. It’s kinda cool – like, “I’m here, gimme a visa!” But what if they say NO?

I like planning. So eVisa wins, duh. My trip to Thailand in 2023 would have been a nightmare waiting in lines!

Is there a “best” though? Depends, I guess. What if I’m a total last-minute person? Then maybe visa on arrival? Nah, still stressful.

• Convenience: eVisa all the way.
• Risk: eVisa again, less chance of denial at immigration.

My passport is blue. Did you know that? Wait, what were we talking about? Oh yeah, visas.

eVisa vs. visa on arrival. One’s planned. The other is… spontaneous chaos. I choose planned. Always.

How long can I stay in Vietnam with eVisa?

Ninety days. Ninety days is the whisper of Vietnam’s gate, seen on a screen, felt in a breath. Just ninety suns, ninety moons?

The eVisa, a digital promise. A single or multiple entry dream. Ninety days…is that all? Time, a river, flowing so fast. I felt its power the moment i bought my ticket.

• eVisa duration: 90 days. I remember thinking of Phu Quoc, the sands, the taste of summer rolls…all contained in that digital permit. Ninety days.

• Entry type: Single or Multiple. Choices. Freedom. But still…ninety days. Like my brief childhood trip to Disney World.

• Issuing authority: Vietnamese Immigration Department. Order. Control. Boundaries around my dreaming. Ninety days, yes. Limited.

My grandmother always said, “Time isn’t real, only moments.” Ninety days can feel like forever. Or like the blink of an eye. Ninety days… Ninety days, the key.

More to Ponder About the Vietnamese eVisa:

• The Vietnamese eVisa streamlines entry for travelers seeking short stays, whether for tourism, business, or visiting family. It’s not a work permit.

• Navigating the official website or authorized agents is key for a smooth application. Watch out for the fakes! Scams are everywhere.

• The 90-day validity counts from the date you specify as your entry date. Think about it. My birthday falls inside that frame.

• Planning your itinerary within the 90-day window is crucial. Or regret may follow. Overstaying has consequences!

• Extension possibilities are extremely limited and complicated. Don’t count on it.

What is the meaning of entry visa?

So, an entry visa. Think of it as the velvet rope to Club India. Except instead of a bouncer judging your shoes, it’s a consulate judging your passport photo. Specifically for folks not quite fitting into the usual tourist, business, or pilgrim boxes. Or, you know, for those lucky ducks of Indian origin bringing the family home for biryani.

• Purpose: For things not neatly labeled “tourism” or “work.” Like, extreme kite flying? Competitive samosa eating? (Just kidding… mostly).
• Who gets them? Non-Indians with unique missions. Also, Indians born abroad, dragging spouses and offspring for a dose of homeland charm. (Hope they like spicy food).
• Not just a free pass: Still got rules, folks. Duration, allowed activities – all that jazz. Check the small print before attempting a Bollywood dance-off in a public square.

My great aunt Mildred got one in 2023 to research ancient lullaby techniques. Turns out Indian babies are soothed by the sound of tablas, not Gregorian chant. Who knew? (Mildred now runs a very niche sleep consultancy. Don’t ask). Entry visas, they’re a world of wonder. Almost as wondrous as Aunt Mildred’s paisley pajamas.

What is the difference between a visa on arrival and an entry visa?

Ugh, visas… such a pain. Visa on arrival, right? Okay, so like, BAM, you get it when you land.

It’s fast. Remember that time in Bali? Paid at the airport, done. No sponsor needed, phew. Single entry visa?

That’s the one I needed for my trip to see Aunt Carol in England. Paperwork everywhere. Five days? More like five YEARS. It takes freakin’ forever.

• Visa on arrival: instant, airport, no sponsor
• Single entry: takes ages, more steps

Why does Carol live so far away? Oh, and the entry visa, it means ONE entry, right? Like, I can’t pop over to France and back.

What a scam. Gotta remember that. Maybe I should move to Bali. Wait, what were we even talking about? Oh yeah, visas. Entry vs. arrival.

• Entry visa: longer process
• Visa on arrival: easier

Visa on arrival is better. Always.

What is the purpose of a visitor visa?

Ugh, visitor visas. So annoying. It’s basically a stamp of approval, right? Like, “Yeah, this person’s not a total menace, let them in.” Canada, specifically, I’m talking about. My cousin got one last year, took forever. He needed it for his business trip.

Multiple entry or single? That’s the big question, isn’t it? Seriously affects your travel plans. Imagine needing a new visa every time. Ridiculous. It’s all about what the visa officer thinks. Total power trip.

The visa itself? Just a little piece of paper in your passport. Proof you’re “allowed” into the country. Makes me think of all the paperwork. I swear, it’s insane. So many forms. They need your whole life story! Birth certificate, proof of funds… I even had to submit my cat’s vaccination records once. Just kidding, but seriously, why so much?

Purpose? To let tourists in. Simple. Business trips too, I guess. But mostly, sightseers. Seeing Niagara Falls, exploring Banff. All that tourist stuff.

• Official permission to enter
• Shows you meet requirements (though what those are, exactly, is a mystery. They change all the time)
• Duration varies wildly (It’s a lottery. Seriously).

Got my own visa a few years ago. To visit my aunt in Toronto. It was a nightmare! I almost missed my flight! The whole process is a total mess. They should streamline things. Seriously considering just staying home.