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.
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Read article →Planning a trip to Vietnam? Entry rules, best time to go, costs, getting around and what the country actually offers, in one guide.
Read article →How many days Vietnam really needs, plus 7, 10 and 14-day itineraries that travel the country in a sensible order.
Read article →The current Vietnamese visa policy in plain English, including 2026 rule changes and what they mean for your trip. Check before you book.
Read article →What a Vietnam visa approval letter is, how to get one, and the stamping fee you pay in cash at the airport. Avoid the usual surprises at the border.
Read article →Travelling to Vietnam for work? Compare the business visa and work permit, see what a sponsor must provide, and apply online today.
Read article →Connecting through a Vietnamese airport? Find out when a transit visa is required, when you can stay airside, and how to apply if you need one.
Read article →Find Vietnamese embassies and consulates worldwide, and see when you must apply in person instead of online. Most travellers can skip the trip.
Read article →Thinking of moving to Vietnam? Real cost of living, the job market for foreigners, and which visa route supports a long stay.
Read article →Tam Ky is an under-visited coastal stop in Quang Nam. What to see, when to go, and how to reach it from Hoi An or Da Nang.
Read article →Phan Thiet and neighbouring Mui Ne offer beaches, sand dunes and kitesurfing. What to do, when to visit and how to get there.
Read article →Hoa Binh offers lake scenery and hill-tribe villages a few hours from Hanoi. What to see and how to plan a trip out.
Read article →Thanh Hoa province holds Sam Son beach and the UNESCO-listed Ho Citadel. What to see and how to fit it into your route.
Read article →Vinh is a practical stop on the north-south route. What there is to see, how to get there, and whether it is worth breaking your journey.
Read article →Bien Hoa sits just outside Ho Chi Minh City. What to see, the markets worth a stop, and whether it earns a place on your route.
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