Crannicky Posted January 15, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hi, we are from Scotland and going with Celebrity in a few weeks on an Asian cruise. My TA said as we are from the UK and not staying over 15 days in Vietnam we will not require a visa for there. Just looking to check how anyone from UK had got on re visa when they cruised there. Thanks. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted January 15, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Please don't get important legal advice from anonymous sources. https://vietnamvisa.govt.vn/requirements/vietnam-visa-for-citizens-of-united-kingdom/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted January 15, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) We did a Celebrity cruise last year with 2 ports in Vietnam. The ship arranged visas for those who needed them and charged our on board accounts. I think it was $6/pp. I seem to recall several countries that didn't need them, but if you do, its no big expense, and the ship took care of everything . Assuming you aren't leaving the ship for overnight trips Edited January 15, 2020 by mom says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted January 15, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Like Denmark also UK passport holders can stay 15 days in Vietnam without visa. But in general Vietnam is not a problem since as 'mom says', the ship will arrange for visa or more correctly a landing card for guests with a nationality requiring a visa.. Guest who do not need a visa are not charged. Enjoy your cruise - definitely my favourite part of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted January 15, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, hallasm said: Like Denmark also UK passport holders can stay 15 days in Vietnam without visa. But in general Vietnam is not a problem since as 'mom says', the ship will arrange for visa or more correctly a landing card for guests with a nationality requiring a visa.. Guest who do not need a visa are not charged. Enjoy your cruise - definitely my favourite part of the world. We did a land trip and had to get our visas in advance. No biggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat Cruise Posted January 16, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 16, 2020 UK Passports are Visa Free to enter the countries. For those who do need Visas here is another thread with the links to apply online. But since Celebrity only charges $6.00 it is a better deal then the e-visa at $25.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Miaminice Posted January 21, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Celebrity charge $6 for passengers on ship tours and $28 for passengers doing independant tours. We will be on Millennium in February and this is the latest information from Celebrity sent to all the passengers. Regardless if $6 or $28, letting them handle it is the most hassle free way to do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted January 21, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hi, Anne, Whilst Clo's point that visa info should come from the country involved is correct, this is an easy one - and you've already figured it. As a Brit passport-holder you won't need a Vietnam visa for your cruise. Therefore Celebrity shouldn't - and probably won't - issue you with a ship's Vietnam visa (strictly-speaking it's actually a landing card) or charge you. If they do, simply stop by at the purser's office ("Guest Relations") with your passports and they'll remove the charge. Happy sailings JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whimsy7 Posted January 22, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2020 we are considering a cruise on Quantum of the Seas which will visit two ports in Vietnam. we are Australian passport holders. can someone who has traveled on RCL confirm the prices that they charge for getting a visa when on board? is it still US$6/person? is there a price difference if you are sightseeing independently compared to going on a ship's tour (as mentioned for Celebrity ships)? many thanks in advance for any information/advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted January 22, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Yes, RCCL is also $6. I were on Voyager of the Seas last year with four stops in Vietnam. $6 for the landing card which also allowed for individual tours - if you wanted to stay overnight the price for visa issued by the ship wad $25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whimsy7 Posted January 22, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2020 thank you for your prompt and useful reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted January 22, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2020 9 hours ago, whimsy7 said: we are considering a cruise on Quantum of the Seas which will visit two ports in Vietnam. we are Australian passport holders. can someone who has traveled on RCL confirm the prices that they charge for getting a visa when on board? is it still US$6/person? is there a price difference if you are sightseeing independently compared to going on a ship's tour (as mentioned for Celebrity ships)? many thanks in advance for any information/advice. Fees have varied, so even the cost to a passenger visiting today doesn't mean it'll be the same when you go. But RCI's fee has consistently been under $10, so if you're wondering whether to fix your own tourist visa it'll probably cost more. Best to allow RCI to do the honours. The one fee covers all Vietnamese ports. But unlike a tourist visa it's only good for arriving & departing on the ship - and I'm fairly sure that it's no good if you choose to spend a night in a hotel ashore. It's a flat fee, makes no odds whether you go ashore independently or on a ship's tour. Which makes me wonder about your comment re Celebrity ships Are you sure about that? Same circumstances? JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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