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How a tiny visa mistake almost ruined a Vietnam trip

Ellsworth Toohey
Oct 01, 2024
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Jill Schildhouse obtained a visa in advance for her trip to Vietnam. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City after 33 hours of flying, she was denied entry at passport control. The issue was that her middle name was on her passport but not on her visa.

She was given two options: fly back to Japan or pay $130 for an "emergency visa."

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