Note

Who need Vietnam visa? Not all but almost all foreigners need an Entry visa to Vietnam. Please refer to Vietnam visa exemption list to know who are exempted from a Vietnam visa.

How many kinds of Vietnam visa are there?

There are two ways of classification:
First, in terms of traveling purpose, there are three kinds of Vietnam entry visa:
– Tourist Visa: applied for 1 month visa
– Business Visa: applied for 3 months visa
– Visa for other purposes: applied for 3 months visa
Second, in terms of length of stay and number of entry, there are 4 types of visa:
– 1month single entry visa
– 1 month multiple entry visa
– 3 months single entry visa
– 3 months multiple entry visa

How to apply for visa to Vietnam?

With the open policy to welcome more and more visitors to Vietnam, the Vietnam visa application now has become much more easier. You can either apply yourself by submitting the form to the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in your country or apply Vietnam visa on arrival.

What is Vietnam visa on arrival?

Vietnam Visa on arrival is the type of visa picked up at Vietnam airports.
For this type of visa, you need to submit Vietnam approval letter together with your passport (at least 6 months validity), two passport-sized photos, entry and exit form and stamping fee to Immigration Officers at the airport, the visa will be stamped onto your passport.

How to get Vietnam visa on arrival?

It’s very simple. Please follow 3 simple steps:
– Get Vietnam visa approval letter by filling out the secure online form then proceed to payment.
– Print visa approval letter together with entry and exit form (fill in it before getting to Vietnam)
– Take visa approval letter, passport, 2 passport-sized photos, entry and exit form, stamping fee with you to show at Vietnam airports, then your visa will be stamped.
For further details, please follow visa application process.

What is Vietnam Visa approval letter?

Vietnam Visa approval letter” is a document issued by Vietnam Immigration Department (Vietnam Ministry of Public Secutiry), which supports foreigners to get Vietnam visa upon arrival (at Vietnam international airports).

How does Vietnam visa approval letter look like?

Please see official Vietnam visa approval letter sample.

Can I use this approval letter for entering Vietnam by land?

No, this document is only applicable for those travel by air to Vietnam.

What information does I need to provide to apply for my Vietnam visa approval letter?

1. Your full name (exactly as in your passport)
2. Date of birth (DOB)
3. Nationality
4. Passport Number
5. Proposed arrival date
6. Purpose of visit
For further information, please see full Vietnam visa application form.