Founder & Chairman, BDA
Tony has over 15 years of experience in sales, digital marketing, IT services, and IT product development. His area of expertise is in digital marketing and product development. He's worked with a wide range of clients who are looking to implement a new digital strategy and create an online presence that works for their business.
As Founder and Chairman of BDA Tech & Media JSC, Tony leads the team behind Vietnam Visa by BDA, an independent service that helps travelers from all over the world apply for their Vietnam eVisa without the guesswork. He writes here about both sides of a great trip: where to go in Vietnam, and how to handle the paperwork that gets you there.
What sticker and loose-leaf visas for Vietnam are, how they differ from the e-visa you print, and which one most tourists need. E-visa fees from $54.
Read article →What to do in the Mekong Delta: floating markets, boat rides, fruit orchards and village stays, with tips on tours and the best time to visit.
Read article →When to apply for a Vietnam e-visa and how far ahead of your trip to submit. We suggest one to two weeks before you fly so there is time for processing.
Read article →Planning a motorbike trip through Vietnam? Popular routes, rental and license points to check, and the e-visa to arrange before you ride.
Read article →Learn how to say please in Vietnamese, including xin vui lòng and làm ơn, with pronunciation tips and polite phrases for travelers.
Read article →Is evisa.gov.vn legit? It is Vietnam's official e-visa portal. See how it works and how a private service such as BDA differs, so you can choose.
Read article →Plan your Sapa trip: rice terraces, Fansipan, hill-tribe villages and treks, with tips on when to go. Check your Vietnam e-visa before you fly.
Read article →Find out whether you need a visa for Phu Quoc, how the island's visa-free rule works, and when an e-visa is needed if you also visit the mainland.
Read article →Does Vietnam have a retirement visa? See the stay options open to retirees, how long each lasts and where the e-visa fits in for shorter visits.
Read article →Does Ho Chi Minh City have beaches? See the best beaches near the city, from Can Gio to Vung Tau, and how to reach them for a day trip or a weekend away.
Read article →A guide to the best-known landmarks in Vietnam, from Ha Long Bay and Hoi An to Hanoi's historic sites. Get your Vietnam e-visa sorted before you go.
Read article →What to enter as the contact address on the Vietnam e-visa form and how to fill in province and ward or commune, with Hanoi and HCMC examples.
Read article →The best Nha Trang attractions, from beaches and islands to the Po Nagar towers and mud baths, with tips on what to see. Plan your trip and your e-visa.
Read article →See what a Vietnam e-visa looks like, where to find the visa number and QR code on it, and what to check before you travel. Apply online with us.
Read article →Bilateral exemption is a visa waiver agreed between Vietnam and your country; unilateral is granted by Vietnam alone. See which applies to you.
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