Visa Information
Below information is just for reference. Policy may subject to change. Please consult the embassy and local agency for most up-to-date visa application process.
A valid passport and a visa are
required for all foreigners visiting Vietnam. Vietnam Visas are issued by
Vietnamese embassies and consulates or Vietnam Department of Immigration. Some
overseas offices of Vietnam Tourism and Vietnam Airlines are able to issue
tourist visas.
Processing Time and Fee
Processing time vary from country to country and usually take between 5-7
business days to complete. Fees for visa also vary and most embassies require
applicants to contact them directly to check the most updated fee. You will also
need to pay for the prepaid courier if you do not plan to pick up the visa in
person.
Duration and Number of Enteries
Tourist visas are good for thirty or ninety days and may be extended after your
arrival in Vietnam. Those planning to leave and come back to Vietnam can apply
for a multiple entry visa. You are required to state your intended ports of
arrival and departure (for example, arriving in Hanoi and departing from Ho Chi
Minh City) and an anticipated date of travel.
Visa Application
In general, you will have to submit your application, passport along with two
standard passport photos, and the required fee to apply for a visa. Different
embassies and consulates will have different procedures - you can check what you
need by visiting our Visa page. Another option for those who are rushed for time
or do not want to send the passport away is to pre-arrange a visa on arrival.
This can be done online via a number of private companies who have agreements
with the Vietnamese government to collect passport details and arrange for an
"approval letter". This letter allows you to board a flight into Vietnam and you
will receive the visa stamp upon entry to Vietnam Airport. These agencies charge
a small fee for their service and in most case, the total works out to be equal
or less than the amount charged by Vietnamese embassies and consulates. It must
also be noted that visa-on-arrival works only for visitors arriving in Vietnam
by air.
More information, please visit:
https://www.vietnamvisa.com/