SimonNY

On 9/11/2018 at 7:51 PM, Paul & Marina said:

First I would like to thank Ben &  Zian. Theyseem to give very direct answers in a respectful way.

 

Do not purchase anything until visa is in hand unless you know you can without charge change the flight easily.. So many people have lost money on non refundable or unchangeable flights.

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When I go to Vietnam I always fly Asiana (it's a South Korean Airlines). The have great fairs and wonderful service. I fly out a LAX and the typically have the shortest layover times. I get a Flex ticket, cost a little more but less than change fee. Also I always join the rewards program for airlines I fly or just one in the 3 major partner groups (SkyTeam, Star Alliance, or One World (when ever I see their big signs in airports I think of the Empire trying to take over Universe) I always get free upgrades on Asiana (even on my first Flight without ever asking).

 

Join some rewards group, fly their members when you can, and explore flex date tickets. Last but not least heed the cautions of others about jumping the gun.

 

I wish you both a good journey.

thanks so much for your advice.

thanks so much for your advice

15 minutes ago, Paul & Marina said:

I go to Vietnam all the time and never had a problem. You get you visa on line before you go. I also pay $25.00 and I get visa processed in 5 min. They understand the tourist dollars are the best. You could also buy a flex date ticket.

flex date ticket? how that works? how to purchase?

11 minutes ago, Randyandyuni said:

purchase 3 one-way tickets at the same time, 1 for you to get to Viet Nam, 2 for you and spouse to exit Viet Nam, you then satisfy the requirement for a visa to enter and exit Viet Nam and have seats together for your return

can you explain more? sound interesting. why 3 one way tickets and not a round-trip for me and one way for her?

2 minutes ago, cyclone27 said:

Strict? Not really - pretty lax IMHO. I’ve been traveling in/out for almost a decade.

Vietnam is more capitalist then communist these days - chasing the $$$$$.

 

You could be exiting overland so r/t not necessary. Once you have a valid visa you are good to go unless you go past the number of days your visa is good for.

wow! thanks. this was the answer i was looking for. i feel more relax now. i was about to book wrong kind of ticket. yeah it makes more sense your way. thanks a lot!!!!!

5 minutes ago, cyclone27 said:

Buy tickets two tickets together at same time pick your seats together. 

thanks cyclone for your response. vietnam requires 30 days visa even for US citizens. Do you think buying one way ticket is safe? vietnam communist government could be very strict. Any problem entry/exit with one way ticket?

1 minute ago, SimonNY said:

yes thanks for your response it seems very simple and obvious thing to do. However, i dont want any problems with my visa and entry/exit vietnam government could be very strict. im afraid to go vietnam with one way ticket

1 minute ago, cyclone27 said:

Buy tickets two tickets together at same time pick your seats together. 

yes thanks for your response it seems very simple and obvious thing to do. However, i dont want any problems with my visa and entry/exit vietnam government could be very strict. im afraid to go vietnam with one way ticket

This is our situation. We want to flight back home together on same flight. i will go to her home country to accompany her to her interview. once approved we want to flight back to US on the same flight. How to coordinate flight/book ticket to do this?

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13 minutes ago, Christy&J said:

well you shouldn't book anything before VOH. that's the rule.

 

you can buy yours with possibility changing date. once she got her visa then you book her and you could change yours to her ticket date.

 

or you buy flight back ticket with estimation time round her visa will be received then you buy her flight the same time like yours.

 

edit : the best go to travel agent if booking online is too complicated.

thanks. that is what i'm talking about it's complicated. we want to come together same flight. 

3 minutes ago, Christy&J said:

J US-Citizen bought ( obviously) round trip, well we made an arrangement so that we have the same date on the flight back to US. it should be doable.

DID YOU BOTH CAME ON THE SAME FLIGHT? IF SO, HOW CAN I DO THIS? I THINK IS GONNA BE SOLD OUT CAUSE YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE VISA TO BOOK FLIGHT. HOW CAN WE COORDINATE TO COME ON THE SAME FLIGHT?

8 hours ago, kiwihurricane15 said:

Hi- I came into the US on a K1 visa in April and had a one way ticket- no issues at all with doing this. hope this helps.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR SPONSOR. DID HE/SHE BUY A ONE WAY TICKET FROM USA TO THE BENEFICIARY'S COUNTRY? WERE YOU ABLE TO COME BACK TO USA TOGETHER IN THE SAME FLIGHT?

7 hours ago, Christy&J said:

K-1 Visa is an one time entry visa.... so Officer would assuming that would stay in the country.

 

yes one way is totally fine !

 

we bought one way instead, though some people bought round trip ticket as it is cheaper  

WHAT ABOUT YOU. DID YOU BUY ONE WAY TICKET FROM USA TO HER COUNTRY? WERE YOU ABLE TO COME BACK TO USA TOGETHER IN THE SAME FLIGHT?

8 hours ago, frontgear said:

One way if it's cheaper. I bought a one-way ticket for my wife and no problems or hold-up at the airport.

WHAT ABOUT YOU. DID YOU BUY ONE WAY TICKET FROM USA TO HER COUNTRY? WERE YOU ABLE TO COME BACK TO USA TOGETHER IN THE SAME FLIGHT?

we completed our DS-160 completed, got number. now waiting for medical. I'm very confused I live in NEW YORK and planning to accompany my fiancee to the interview. I have many questions 1) Should i book an one way flight ticket or round trip ticket? will i have problems at airport or visa problems if i book just one way flight? please guys help with this. thanks

we completed our DS-160 completed, got number. now waiting for medical. I'm very confused I live in NEW YORK and planning to accompany my fiancee to the interview. I have many questions 1) Should i book an one way flight ticket or round trip ticket? will i have problems at airport or visa problems if i book just one way flight? please guys help with this. thanks