Singapore & Vietnam

Registration Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact us at info@bschooltravel.com.

Trip Overview

Global Study Tours give graduate students the opportunity to explore the economic, political, and cultural contexts of business in regions around the world. Through cultural tours and interactions with executives who are doing business in these destinations, students develop essential business skills required for success in a global economy.

Important Trip Information

Please see below for important trip information and registration support.

Oasia Hotel Novena Address:

8 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307470

Sofitel Saigon Plaza Address:

17 Le Duan, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam

  • When registering, please create an account so you can log back in to change any information, if needed.

  • Please select quantity “1” for the trip package during registration. All other extras are optional depending on your travel plans. Upon checkout, you will have the option to pay by entering your US bank account information or credit card information. Please note, there is a fee for paying by credit card.

  • If you would like to include any pre or post nights at the hotel, please select the total number of nights you would like to include during the check-out process. There will be a follow up question in the registration form that will ask you the dates you would like the extra room nights. The deadline to register for any pre or post nights and a single supplement is January 22, 2025.

  • Please note, the cost of any upgrades or add-ons is fully non-refundable after January 22, 2025.

  • Travel insurance has been included in the program price.

Entry & Exit Requirements

Please see below for important information pertaining to country specific entry and exit requirements.

Please Note:

Please check COVID guidelines for any country that you will transit through during a connecting flight, as many restrictions will still apply even in transit.

Singapore

Up-to-date requirements for US travelers can be found here.

Entry and Exit Requirements

COVID-19 Requirements:

  • There are no COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens.
  • Travel regulations and restrictions are subject to change, sometimes with little notice. You should review the information available on your nearest Singaporean Embassy or Consulate’s webpage before traveling.

 

Entry & Exit Requirements:

To enter Singapore, you need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of your intended stay. If you plan on regional travel beyond Singapore, make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you plan to enter other countries in the region.

Visas: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business visits up to 90 days.

Short-Term travelers holding a passport or travel document from a visa-required country/region must apply for a Visa. Visa-required travelers can use the Visa-Free Transit Facility for stay of less than 96 hours in Singapore, if eligible.

SG Arrival Card (SGAC): All travelers are required to submit the SG Arrival Card within three (3) days (including the day of arrival) before arriving in Singapore. Submission of SGAC is Free and can be done via the SGAC e-Service or MyICA Mobile app. Travelers who fail to submit SGAC may be denied entry into Singapore. For more information on SGAC submission, refer to SGAC with Electronic Health Declaration. The following do not need to submit an SG Arrival Card:

  • Those transiting/transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance; and
  • Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Pass Holders entering via land checkpoints.

Immigration Processes at the Checkpoints:

  • Familiarize yourself with the Checkpoint’s clearance procedures, including whether you are eligible for automated clearance
  • You are required to present your biometrics (e.g. fingerprints, facial and iris) during immigration clearance. Travelers who fail to comply may be denied entry into Singapore.
  • Short-Term travelers should have sufficient cash and proof of onward travel (tickets, visas), and ensure that you do not stay beyond your Visit Pass validity; which is different from Visa validity period.
  • Travelers arriving by car and motorcycle via Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints can use QR code for immigration clearance.

Visit the Embassy of Singapore website for the most current visa information. 

Find information on dual nationality and customs regulations on these websites.

Vietnam

Up-to-date requirements for US travelers can be found here.

Entry and Exit Requirements

COVID-19 Requirements:

  • There are no COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens. 
  • Travel regulations and restrictions are subject to change, sometimes with little notice. You should review the information available on your nearest Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate’s webpage before traveling.

 

Entry Requirements: You must have a valid passport and a visa (or pre-approval for a visa on arrival) to enter Vietnam. Your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond your planned stay, and you must have at least one blank visa page (not including the endorsement page). Visit Mission Vietnam’s website for the most current information. If you arrive in Vietnam without an appropriate visa (which could be an e-visa) or pre-approval for a visa on arrival, you will be denied entry. The U.S. Mission to Vietnam cannot assist U.S. citizens who arrive in Vietnam without required visas. U.S.-Vietnam dual nationals should consult the Department of State’s information page for Travelers with Dual Nationality and the Embassy of Vietnam for travel requirements. You must enter and exit Vietnam on the same passport. If using a Vietnamese passport to enter and exit the country, your passport must have at least six months’ validity from your return date to the United States.

Visas:  The Government of Vietnam requires a “visa sponsor” for all visa categories, except for E-visa. A visa sponsor is a local business or travel agent to apply for a pre-approval letter with a Vietnamese Immigration Office in Vietnam on behalf of the traveler. Only on receipt of the pre-approval letter can a foreigner apply for an appropriate visa at a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate abroad, or for a visa on arrival. For more information about this process, please visit the website of the Vietnamese Embassy here. When you apply for a visa to enter Vietnam, be sure to request the visa category that corresponds to your purpose of travel. Please refer to Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for information detailing visa categories.

Note that travelers with a U.S. APEC Business Travel Card will still need a valid visa to enter Vietnam.  The United States is a transitional member of APEC and does not reciprocate with other economies regarding full pre-clearance benefits to applicants.  As such, no countries are listed on the back of U.S. APEC Business Travel Cards and card holders are required to present any travel or identity documentation, such as a passport and visa (where applicable), required by Vietnam. If a U.S. APEC Business Travel Card holder does not conform to Vietnam’s entry requirements, the card holder may be refused entry.

Please consult Mission Vietnam’s website for more information.

Please note that Vietnam requires a valid visa, residence card, or approval from the Immigration Department to leave the country. Immigration officials will apply a fee to replace lost/stolen visas or will assess a fine for any visa overstays. The Government of Vietnam has recently increased the penalties for visa overstays, and fines can be substantial. In addition, the processing of exit visas for cases involving visa overstays can take one to two weeks, and longer for more complex cases.

If your U.S. passport is lost or stolen in Vietnam, you will need both a replacement passport and a replacement Vietnamese visa to legally remain in or depart Vietnam. The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City can usually issue you a limited validity replacement passport in as little as one business day for emergency purposes; however, the Vietnamese government requires three to five working days to issue a replacement visa. For lost and stolen passports, immigration officials will also request a police report. You must file a report of a lost or stolen passport with the police in the location where the loss or theft of your passport occurred, or authorities may refuse to accept the report. The U.S. Embassy and the Consulate General cannot expedite the replacement of your Vietnamese visa.

If you plan to travel from Vietnam to Laos by land, you should request that an adhesive visa be affixed to your passport instead of a detachable one. Lao immigration officials require proof that travelers have departed Vietnam, something that can only be shown with an adhesive visa. Vietnamese officials remove detachable visas from passports when travelers depart Vietnam, leaving travelers with no proof of their Vietnam departure. This situation can result in Lao officials requiring travelers to return to Vietnam.  

Pre-approval for Visa on Arrival:  The Government of Vietnam has authorized some businesses and travel agencies to arrange for pre-approval for a “visa on arrival” at the airport. On a receipt of a pre-approval letter, travelers may then travel to Vietnam and apply for a visa upon landing to Vietnam. Please be advised that you should not travel to Vietnam without having been issued a pre-approval letter as it may result in a denial of entry by immigration authorities. To avoid having to rearrange your travel date, please do not make travel arrangement before you receive your pre-approval letter.

E-visa: U.S. citizens can apply online for an E-visa on the Vietnam Immigration website. The E-visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry, and does not allow for renewal or extension from within the country.  The E-visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry, and does not allow for renewal or extension from within the country. An E-visa is usually processed within 3-5 working days after the Vietnam Immigration Department receives the completed application and E-visa fee (one-entry for 25 USD or multiple entries for 50 USD, and payable via bank transfer). E-visa holders must present the printed E-visa and valid passport at the port of entry. Prior to your travel with an E-visa to Vietnam, we recommend travelers to carefully check their E-visa to make sure all information is correct, and that you will enter/exit Vietnam through a port of entry that you had selected at the time of application. An error on E-visa, including minor differences between the information on the application and the biographical information on the passport, may result in a denial of entry by immigration authorities. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General are unable to change the information on your E-visa or help expedite the process as Vietnamese E-visa is under the sole jurisdiction of the Vietnamese government. 

Certificate of Visa Exemption: Vietnamese nationals residing abroad indefinitely, their spouses, and their children may apply for a Certificate of Visa Exemption. The certificate has a maximum validity of five years, during which time the holder can enter Vietnam and stay for up to 6 months without applying for a visa. More information can be found on the Vietnam Embassy website.

Immunization information for travelers can be found on the Centers for Disease and Control’s website.