Almost all visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country, although some qualified exemptions apply for citizens of those countries with bilateral reciprocal agreements with Vietnam. Depending upon the nationality and passport of the applicant, a tourist visa may be granted for either a fifteen (15) or thirty (30) days stay in Vietnam.
Travel Visa
To enter Vietnam you need:
♦ A passport valid for 6 months beyond your travel date.
♦ A visa for Vietnam - usually either a Tourist Visa or a Business Visa but other classes are available.
♦ Visas may be either 3, single-entry or multiple-entry as requested at time of application.
♦ Two (2) recent passport-size photos.
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Visa
Almost all visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country, although some qualified exemptions apply for citizens of those countries with bilateral reciprocal agreements with Vietnam. Depending upon the nationality and passport of the applicant, a tourist visa may be granted for either a fifteen (15) or thirty (30) day stay in Vietnam.
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Visa on arrival
The easiest way is to get your visa through a licensed Vietnamese Travel Company, such as Vietour Travel. We can quickly and effeciently organize your pre-arranged visa on-arrival if you wish. Visa fee is reasonable as lowest as US$25/person, not included stamping fees which you will be required to pay directly at the airport US$25/person. It takes about 3-5 working days (Except Saturday, Sunday and any Public Holidays) for a normal procession. For an urgent procession, it takes about 2 working days. Please contact us for an urgent case hcns@vietourtravels.com - sales@vietourtravels.com
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Visa exemptions are applied for citizens of:
♦ For 14 days: Brunei, Myanmar
♦ For 15 days: Belarus, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, South Korea (ROK), Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
♦ For 21 days: Philippines
♦ For 30 days: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
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The following information is needed for visa on arrival:
♦ Full name - exactly as stated in your passport
♦ Date and Place of Birth - exactly as stated in your passport
♦ Gender
♦ Nationality - this must be the same as the passport to be used for those with more than one nationality
♦ Occupation or Job
♦ Passport Number - include any prefix letter
♦ Passport Date and Place of Issue
♦ Passport Date of Expiry
♦ Your proposed/actual Entry and Exit dates for Vietnam
♦ The Country in which, or the point of entry to Vietnam at which, you wish to receive your entry visa on arrival. Contact us for Visa on arrival to Vietnam. For the most comprehensive guide to Vietnam visa please click here for more information. Also you can mail us at hcns@vietourtravels.com - sales@vietourtravels.com
Notes
♦ Travelers who transit through Vietnam airport should check the airlines for Vietnam visa requirements;
♦ Travelers directly visiting Phu Quoc Island, either by boat or airplane from a country other than Vietnam, and stay for less than 30 days are not required to have Vietnam visa.
♦ In case you are granted visa-free access to Vietnam, you just need a passport with at least 6 months of validity following your date of entry into Vietnam.
♦ The visa approval letter is valid at the airport only. So if travelers enter Vietnam by land or cruise, they can apply for a Vietnam visa via the local embassy.
As of January 2022, regular passport holders of 25 countries DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam. Here is the full list of Vietnam visa free countries:
You can also contact us by email if you have any other questions about your travel visa and booking a trip.