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Vietnam Now Wants a QR Code at Ho Chi Minh City Arrivals
Since April, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City on a visa means filing an online declaration first and showing a QR code at the desk. Here is what that involves.
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GuidesSince April, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City on a visa means filing an online declaration first and showing a QR code at the desk. Here is what that involves.
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