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Alike Assured is our commitment that you get exactly what you paid for, with someone looking after you every step of the way.",["null","__typename",486,"questions",517,"answers",518],"What does Free Visa Offer mean for Vietnam holidays?","When you book a holiday package to Vietnam through our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fholidays\" style=\"color: coral\">Free Visa Offer\u003C\u002Fa>, we cover 100% of your tourist visa costs. For Indian passport holders, Vietnam requires a visa that typically costs around USD 25-50 per person depending on the processing method - we process and pay for this entirely on your behalf. You just provide the required documents (passport copies with minimum 6 months validity, photos), and we handle the complete visa application process, whether through e-visa or visa on arrival facilitation. This offer removes the financial burden and administrative complexity of visa processing, letting you focus entirely on planning your holiday while we take care of the paperwork. The one-time visa value is included in your package at no additional cost - making Vietnam truly visa-free for you. Visa approval is subject to approval basis documents submitted by you. Please note that re-application fees, if applicable, would be the traveller's responsibility.",["null","__typename",520,"banner_title",426,"banner_description",521,"banner_image",23,"hide_activity",522,"hide_story",522],"CityCustom","\u003Cstyle>#html-body [data-pb-style=JT2G54W]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003C\u002Fstyle>\u003Cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"full-bleed\" data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"JT2G54W\">\u003Cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\">\u003Cp>Vietnam is a captivating and diverse destination in Southeast Asia, famous for the stunning Ha Long Bay, ancient town of Hoi An, vibrant street food scene, lush rice terraces, and rich historical heritage. 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