by Jose Maurette Garces
Around 100,000 British tourists enjoy Vietnam holidays from UK locations every year, according to the Vietnamese Tourist Authority. Restrictions for visitors are strict there and every visitor needs to be aware of the basic rules. It is very important to have visa and customs documents in precise order.
To visit Vietnam you must have a travel visa before entry into the country unless prior arrangements have been made by a tour operator or if you are listed as an officially sponsored visitor. You will probably not be allowed to enter the country if your passport will have less than a month before expiration beyond the date of which your Vietnamese visa expires. You should check for proper visa details and be aware of all conditions.
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 are quite trouble-free, however it is advisable to register ahead of time with the British consulate. British nationals usually only require assistance in regard to a lost or stolen passport. Registering with the consulate will provide you better assistance in case of an emergency. Remember that obtaining prompt consular aid is difficult when outside Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City due to Vietnam's lack of modern infrastructure.
Vietnam travel from the UK can usually go without any problems, providing that the visitor will take care to have the proper paperwork in place.
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