Vietnam visa for Indians

 Indian citizens need to apply visa when you entry to Vietnam. There are three ways to apply for a visa in Vietnam:

– Apply for a Vietnam visa in person at the nearest embassy of Vietnam in India.
– Apply for a visa on arrival to Vietnam from India online
– Get E-visa Vietnam.

To get Vietnam visa, you need:
– 02 photos 4x6cm
– Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

Apply for your Vietnam visa in a Vietnam Embassy / Consulate:

If you are living or travelling in India, you can go directly to the Vietnamese Embassy in India to apply for a visa to enter Vietnam.

Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi, India
Address : 20 Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapury, New Delhi – 110 021, India
Telephone : 2687.9852 (+ Ext); 2687.9852 (+20) (Consulate);
Fax : 2687.9856 (Chancery);     2687.9869 (Consulate);
Email : ebsvnin@yahoo.com.vn
Website : www.mofa.gov.vn/vnemb.india

Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai, India
Address: B-306 Oberoi chamber New Link road andheri (w), Mumbai (Bombay) 400 053, India.
Telephone:  2673 6688
Fax : 2673 6633
Code :00-91-22
Email : vietnam@mtnl.net.in or tlsq.mumbai@mofa.gov.vn
Website: www.vietnamconsulate-mumbai.org/

Electronic visa application (E-visa Vietnam)

India is one of 46 countries have been allowed to join a 30 Days Single Entry Visa.

To apply for an electronic visa, follow these simple steps
– Visit the government website at: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
– Fill out the form and follow the instructions

Or you can send your passport scan and entry date to email evisavn1@gmail.com

The fee:
Tourist visa: $40 USD / per
Business visa: $55 USD / per

Vietnam visa arrival:

Visa type:
– Tourist Visa: 1 month or 3 months
– Business Visa: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 1 year

Steps to get an airport visa:
– Fill the form and send to email evisavn1@gmail.com
+ Fullname:
+ Date of birth (dd/mm/ yy):
+ Nationality:
+ Passport number:
+ Gender:
+ Arrival date (dd/mm/ yy):
+ Exit date (dd/mm/ yy):
+ Type visa:
+ Port of arrival:

Price:

Visa type	Service fee		Stamp fee
	Tourist visa	Business visa
1 month single entry	8 USD	75 USD	25 USD
1 month multiple entries	8 USD	80 USD	50 USD
3 months single entry	20 USD	85 USD	25 USD
3 months multiple entries	32 USD	90 USD	50 USD
6 months multiple entries	N/A	N/A	95 USD
1 year multiple entries	N/A	N/A	135 USD

Do I need a vietnam visa if In transit

When you want to fly to different countries you will encounter many problems related to the identification procedures prescribed by each country . Hence, there is a problem that many people wonder is transit procedures.
There are two wings to fly:

Direct Flight: Flight direct to a destination
Transit Fight: Transit also known as transition to an intermediate airport
In order to get the aircraft: Passport and tickets

You must have a passport still valid, your country’s visa is still valid and remains unusable, and new flights to the walk. Visa as “entry permit” by the embassy or consulate of the country you come close to your passport when you arrive for a visa in their country. Some countries will not need a visa, for example Singaporeans who do not need visas to Viet Nam only need a passport, when entry visa it will close 30 days for you at the airport before you step outside or some countries like Japanese, Korea can stay here in 15 days without visa in the first time. That is the direct flight.

However, if you land in the countries just for transiting purpose you need to know about transit visa. Vietnam is one of these countries, and does not require any transit visa, as long as you plan to stay inside the airport. In the case you need a long time to transit and cant stay inside the airport or it’s not the first time you come to Viet Nam and end of time that you don’t need a visa of some countries above, you still need vietnam transit visa.

If you need transit visa in Viet Nam and cant wait for hours like business man, elderly, children or disabled person…so the fastest way is use service from travel companies to get it. So, hope you get answer for the question “do I need a vietnam visa if in transit”.

Are Vietnam visa website legitimate?

As I myself have been encountering with so many of relevant question regarding the matter of “Are Viet Nam visa websites legitimate”, I’ve come to a well-confirmed conclusion that “Yes, they are”.

Visa on arrival (VOA) or popularly known by the name of online visa, as well as rapidly-rushing visa. In fact, this alternative method of getting your visa legally issued may cross your mind of the thought that whether it’s really legitimate and usable of just another delicately-crafted swindle or I would say, scamming. Well, if you’re recently seeking the best and most speedy way to have your Vietnam trip fulfilled, then VOA is my all-time recommended for all of your, for its distinctive and quite cozy service that would not take much of your precious time, as long as you know how to deal with computers work or internet environment. There’s nothing that can piss you off but unclear confusion and the state of relentless ambiguity, and me, as the one who’s from England and have had a lot of journey to this gripping and jaw-dropping country shall have a word or two to help you out with this puzzling matter.

Beyond any doubt, online websites providing visa on arrival seems to be uncertainty to all of you for its lack of visual facilities or exactly legitimate validation that you can check by your own eyes. But one way or another, I don’t really want myself to kick against the pricks, as so do you. I mean no offense, yet the old-school classic way to get visa through embassy is tired and weary and seasoned, and I always put my preference on the VOA.

Okay, let me bring up the matter right up front, and hope this shall give us an ample time if I commence promptly and above all may take a stab at revealing all of your question.

Visa on arrival or online visa is considered to be not being verified if this types of visa is provided by unrecognized websites having none association with the Embassy or the Government. Therefore, you should take your study on finding out the legitimate websites more serious or consult with some of forerunners who’ve already been into those sorts of problems.

VOA is only available if you decide to travel by Air, if not; entry permission will require your standard visa in advance before deciding to go abroad.

When you choose Visa-online, the procedure would take you to the Arrival Hall of the Airport, therein in front of the check you just have to bring your original passport out and get in stamped in a minute.

After all, VOA is of no pulp fiction, it’s the fastest way helping you to achieve your need of acquiring a proper and legitimate visa, but above all, your time will be well-saved.

Does Vietnam visa on arrival work?

Since I’ve ventured out into some of tourism forum providing tips or doing FAQ purposes. I’ve found out there’s a query that seemed to be quite puzzle and to some of you, may get yourself confused. “Does Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA) work?”

Well, an absolutely genuine respond is promptly given for it did actually work, and out of a thin air, gratify both your need and your precious time, as long as you maintain your worth as a legal citizen and not being an Ebola bearer, then there you go. But joking aside, your visa on arrival will be properly applicable only if you take all of proper procedure in which you have to give your appointed agent your personal information such as your full name, date of birth, precise arrival date, passport number, and so on; then get your service required fee well paid. After about 4 or 5 workings days your approval letter will be sent to your personal email which mean till then you’re good to go (waiting time can be shorter if you pay some extra which’s quite cheap and really worth your money spent). When your flight succeed, and you have your foot set on 3 of those International Airports (Nội Bài, Tân Sơn Nhất, Đà Nẵng), don’t join with the queue at immigration counter but immediately consult nearest airport staff telling them you have visa on arrival, then they will give you another paperwork needed to be fulfilled and finally get your legitimate visa stamped. I’m not saying that you don’t have to be in a long waiting queue if you choose embarking your trip by VOA over the old-school one (which is more expensive and slower), but as I’ve already mentioned before, things will be much faster if you pay an extra.

One more thing needed to be told, there are numerous agents providing such service, some will not accept your payment by credit card and it seems quite unreliable, I recommend you should go for those that do accept your credit card.

At the end of the day, it would be a unwillingly pity if you don’t seriously delve into the topic concerning looking for a proper tourism agent, you might get yourself in unexpected troubles and incident that you don’t wish yourself to be into. I’ve been using quite many of different agents, they are like cheese and chalk so to speak, some are decent and always get your need done right, but there are also not really countable.

Vietnam Visa

Visa Free Stay

Visitors from specific countries do not require a visa for stays in Vietnam from 14 to 90 days, depending on the country. Citizens of Chile can stay in Vietnam with no visa up to 90 days; Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan – up to 30 days; Philippines – up to 21 days; Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom – up to 15 days; Brunei, Myanmar – up to 14 days.
All other nationalities require a visa in advance to visit Vietnam.

Visa

You can get a visa in advance at any of Vietnam’s embassies and consulates worldwide.
At the embassy or consulate you can get a 30-day single-entry visa, 90-day single-entry visa or 90-day multiple-entry visa.

E-visa

Citizens of 40 countries can apply for E-visa at Vietnam Immigration Department website. E-visa is valid for a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days.

Visa on Arrival

Visa on Arrival is available only for travelling by air. Before arrival you need to obtain a letter of approval, which can be handled by on-line agencies for a charge, usually within three working days. After arriving at one of Vietnam’s international airports you need to show the letter, fill in an additional form, provide one passport photo and pay a visa fee (in cash and only USD or VND).

Embassy of Vietnam in Antigua and Barbuda

Are you looking for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Antigua and Barbuda?
We regret to inform that there is no embassy or consulate of Vietnam in Antigua and Barbuda.

How to get a visa for visiting Vietnam from Antigua and Barbuda?
Get visa on arrival with the visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Visa on arrival does not require to travel to the embassy for submitting the visa application.
Or apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Antigua and Barbuda such as Venezuela or Cuba.
In case you may need, please see below for information of Embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Antigua and Barbuda : Venezuela & Cuba.

Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela
Address: 9na Transversal, entre 6ta y 7ma Avenidas, Quinta Las Mercedes, Altamira, Chacao 1060-025 D.F, Caracas, Venezuela.
Telephone : (+58) 212-6357402
Fax : (+58) 212-2647324
Email : embavive@yahoo.com.vn; caracas@mofa.gov.vn
Website : www.vietnamembassy-venezuela.org

Embassy of Vietnam in La Havana, Cuba
Address: # 1802, 5ta. Avenide, Esquina A 18, Miramarm Playa. La Habana, Cuba
Telephone : (537) 204 1502 or 204 1042 or 204 1501
Fax : (537) 204 1041
Email : embaviet@ceniai.inf.cu or vndaisu@ceniai.inf.cu
Website : www.vietnamembassy-cuba.org

Embassy of Vietnam in Guadeloupe

Are you looking for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Guadeloupe?
We would like to inform that there is no embassy of Vietnam in Guadeloupe

How to get a visa for visiting Vietnam from Guadeloupe?
Get visa on arrival with the visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Visa on arrival does not require to travel to the embassy for submitting the visa application.
Apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Guadeloupe such as Venezuela or Cuba.
In case you may need, here is the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Countries Close to Guadeloupe: Venezuela & Cuba.

Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela
Address: 9na Transversal, entre 6ta y 7ma Avenidas, Quinta Las Mercedes, Altamira, Chacao 1060-025 D.F, Caracas, Venezuela.
Telephone : (+58) 212-6357402
Fax : (+58) 212-2647324
Email : embavive@yahoo.com.vn; caracas@mofa.gov.vn
Website : www.vietnamembassy-venezuela.org

Embassy of Vietnam in La Havana, Cuba
Address: # 1802, 5ta. Avenide, Esquina A 18, Miramarm Playa. La Habana, Cuba.
Telephone : (537) 204 1502 or 204 1042 or 204 1501
Fax : (537) 204 1041
Email : embaviet@ceniai.inf.cu or vndaisu@ceniai.inf.cu
Website : www.vietnamembassy-cuba.org

Embassy of Vietnam in Kosovo

Are you looking for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Kosovo?
We would like to inform that there is no embassy of Vietnam in Kosovo.

How to get a visa for visiting Vietnam from Kosovo?
Get visa on arrival with the visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Visa on arrival does not require to travel to the embassy for submitting the visa application.
Or apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Kosovo.

Embassy of Vietnam in Martinique

Are you looking for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Martinique?
We would like to inform that there is no embassy of Vietnam in Martinique.

How to get a visa for visiting Vietnam from Martinique?
Get visa on arrival with the visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Visa on arrival does not require to travel to the embassy for submitting the visa application.
Or apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Martinique such as Venezuela.
In case you may need, please see below for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela:

Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela (Embajada De Vietnam En Venezuela):
Sede: 9na Transversal, entre 6ta y 7ma Avenidas, Quinta Las Mercedes,
Altamira, Chacao 1060-025 D.F, Caracas, Venezuela.
Tel : (+58) 212-6357402
Fax : (+58) 212-2647324
Email: embavive@yahoo.com.vn; caracas@mofa.gov.vn
Website: www.vietnamembassy-venezuela.org
HORARIO DE TRABAJO: Lunes a Viernes, de 8.00 am. a 12.00 am., y de 1.00 pm a 5.00 pm.
HORARIO DE ATENCIÓN PÚBLICO: Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes, de 9.00 am. a 12.00 am.

Embassy of Vietnam in Montserrat

Are you looking for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Montserrat?
We would like to inform that there is no embassy of Vietnam in Montserrat.

How to get a visa for visiting Vietnam from Montserrat?
Get visa on arrival with the visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Visa on arrival does not require to travel to the embassy for submitting the visa application.
Or apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Montserrat such as Venezuela or Cuba.
In case you may need, please see below for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Montserrat: Venezuela & Cuba.

Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela

Address: 9na Transversal, entre 6ta y 7ma Avenidas, Quinta Las Mercedes, Altamira, Chacao 1060-025 D.F, Caracas, Venezuela.
Telephone : (+58) 212-6357402
Fax : (+58) 212-2647324
Email : embavive@yahoo.com.vn; caracas@mofa.gov.vn
Website : www.vietnamembassy-venezuela.org

Embassy of Vietnam in La Havana, Cuba

Address: # 1802, 5ta. Avenide, Esquina A 18, Miramarm Playa. La Habana, Cuba
Telephone : (537) 204 1502 or 204 1042 or 204 1501
Fax : (537) 204 1041
Email : embaviet@ceniai.inf.cu or vndaisu@ceniai.inf.cu
Website : www.vietnamembassy-cuba.org

Embassy of Vietnam in Niue

Are you looking for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Niue?
We would like to inform that there is no embassy of Vietnam in Niue.

How to get a visa for visiting Vietnam from Niue?
Get visa on arrival with the visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Visa on arrival does not require to travel to the embassy for submitting the visa application.
Or apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Niue such as Mexico.
In case you may need, please see below for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in in countries close to Niue such as Mexico:

Here’s the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Mexico, where you can contact to apply for a visa:

Address: Sierra Ventana No 255, Col. Lomas de Chapultepec, Del. Miguel Hidalgo, CP. 11000 D.F. Mexico
Telephone: (52.55) 5540-1632
Fax: (52-55)-5540-1612 – (52-55)-5520-8689 (Consular)
Email: vietnam.mx@mofa.gov.vn
Website: www.vietnamembassy-mexico.org

Embassy of Vietnam in Sao Tome and Principe

Are you looking for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Sao Tome and Principe?
We would like to inform that there is no embassy of Vietnam in Sao Tome and Principe.

How to get a visa for visiting Vietnam from Sao Tome and Principe?
Get visa on arrival with the visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Visa on arrival does not require to travel to the embassy for submitting the visa application.
Or apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Sao Tome and Principe such as Nigeria, Angola or Algeria.

In case you may need, here’s the address of the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Sao Tome and Principe such as Nigeria, Angola & Algeria:

Embassy of Vietnam in Nigeria

Address: No 9 River Niger street, Off Danube street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
Telephone: (234-09)8703678; (234-09)8703679
Hotline: +234.8.137086724
Email: dsqvnnigeria@yahoo.com
Website : www.vietnamembassy-nigeria.org

Embassy of Vietnam in Luanda, Angola

Address: Via AL4, Lotes No. 4-5, Talatona-Luanda Sul, Luanda.
P.O box: C.P. 1774
Telephone: (+244) 222.010697.
Fax: (+244) 222.010696
Email: vnemb.angola@mofa.gov.vn or sqvnangola@gmail.com
Website : www.vietnamembassy-angola.org

Embassy of Vietnam in El Djazaïr, Algeria

Address : 30, rue Chénoua, – Hydra – Alger (El Djazaïr) – Algérie
Telephone : 00213 (0) 21 60 88 43, Fax : 00213 (0) 21 69 37 78
E-mail : sqvnalgerie@yahoo.com.vn or vnemb.dz@mofa.gov.vn
Website : www.vietnamembassy-algerie.org
Working hours: Monday to Thursday (Friday and Sunday are off days according to local customs). Morning: 8:00- 11:30 & Afternoon: 14:00- 16:30

Embassy of Vietnam in Tokelau

Are you looking for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Tokelau?
We would like to inform that there is no embassy of Vietnam in Tokelau.

How to get a visa for visiting Vietnam from Tokelau?
Get visa on arrival with the visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Visa on arrival does not require to travel to the embassy for submitting the visa application.
Or apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Tokelau such as Mexico or Canada.
In case you may need, here’s the address of the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Tokelau such as Mexico & Canada.

Embassy of Vietnam in Mexico

Address: Sierra Ventana No 255, Col. Lomas de Chapultepec, Del. Miguel Hidalgo, CP. 11000 D.F. Mexico
Telephone: (52.55) 5540-1632
Fax: (52-55)-5540-1612 – (52-55)-5520-8689 (Consular)
Email: vietnam.mx@mofa.gov.vn
Website: www.vietnamembassy-mexico.org

Embassy of Vietnam in Ottawa, Canada

Address: 470 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6M8
Telephone: (613) 236 0772
Fax: (613) 236 2704
Email: vietem-inter@uniserve.com or vietnamembassy@rogers.com (Consular)
Website : www.vietem-ca.com

Consulate of Vietnam in Vancouver – Canada

Address: #800-605 Robson Street, Vancouver B.C. V6B5J3, Canada
Tel. +1 604 629 0189
Fax: +1 604 681 2906
Email: consul.vancouver@gmail.com
Website: Http://www.mofa.gov.vn/vnconsulate.vancouver

Embassy of Vietnam in Afghanistan

Are you looking for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in Afghanistan?
We would like to inform that there is no embassy of Vietnam in Afghanistan.

How to get a visa for visiting Vietnam from Afghanistan?
Get visa on arrival with the visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Visa on arrival does not require to travel to the embassy for submitting the visa application.
Or apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Afghanistan such as : China, Iran, Pakistan or Uzbekistan.
In case you may need, please see below for the address of the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Afghanistan such as : China, Iran, Pakistan & Uzbekistan.

Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing, China

Address: No 32 Guanghua Road, Jiangou menwai, P.O.Box 00600, Beijing, China
Telephone : (86-10) 6532 1155 or 6532 1125 – Consular: 6532 7038
Fax : (86-10) 6532 5720
Email : suquanbk@yahoo.com
Website : www.vnemba.org.cn

Embassy of Vietnam in Tehran, Iran

Address: No.6, East Ordibehesht, Zaferanieh, Moqadas-e Ardebili, Peysian Street, Vali-e-Ars Avenue, Tehran, Iran
Telephone: +98.21.22411670
Fax: +98.21.22416045
Emergency Telephone: 0912 159 6135
E-mail: vnemb.ir@mofa.gov.vn
website: www.vietnamembassy-iran.org/

Embassy of Vietnam in Islamabad, Pakistan

Address : House 117, Street No. 11, SectorE-7 , Islamabad, Pakistan
Telephone : 00 92 51 2655785/2655787
Fax : 00 92 51 2655783
Email: vnemb.pakistan@yahoo.com
Website: www.vietnamembassy-pakistan.org

Embassy of Vietnam in Uzbekistan

Address: Rashidov Str. 100 Tashkent 700084, Uzbekistan
Telephone : (9987) 1134 0393 or 11344 541 or 1134 0393
Fax : (9987) 1120 6265 or 1120 6556
Email : dsqvntas@rol.uz
http://www.vietnamembassy-uzbekistan.org

British National Overseas

Please note that British National (Overseas) passport holders are required visa for visiting Vietnam.

A British National (Overseas) passport holder can apply online with us for getting visa on arrival at destination airport.

Or if you want to apply a visa at the embassy of Vietnam, here’s below the address :

Embassy of Vietnam in the United Kingdom:

Address: 12-14 Victoria Road, London W8 5RD, United Kingdom
Telephone: 0207 937 1912
Fax: 0207 565 3853 or 0207 937 6108
Email: consular@vietnamembassy.org.uk
Website : www.vietnamembassy.org.uk

Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong:

Address: 15/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Telephone : (852) 2591 4517 or 2591 4510
Fax : (852) 2591 4524 or 2591 4539
Email : vnconsul@netvigator.com
Website : www.vietnamconsulate-hongkong.org

What is the E-Visa of Vietnam?

What is the E-Visa of Vietnam?
The e-visa is an alternative to a paper-based visa issued by the embassies of Vietnam. Instead of applying for a visa at the embassies of Vietnam, the Immigration Department of Vietnam has now launched an E-VISA program, which enables you to apply for a visa online.

The e-visa of Vietnam is an official document issued online by the Immigration Department of Vietnam that allows a citizen of selected countries to enter and travel in Vietnam for maximum 30 days with single entry.

Eligible countries
Citizens from the following countries are eligible for Vietnam’s E-Visa program:

Ports of entry
E-visa holders can enter and exit Vietnam through any checkpoint in 28 international checkpoints as below:

International airports

Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi city
Tan Son Nhat international airport in Ho Chi Minh city
Cam Ranh international airport in Nha Trang city
Da Nang international airport in Da Nang city
Cat Bi international airport in Hai Phong city
Can Tho international airport in Can Tho city
Phu Quoc international airport in Phu Quoc island
Phu Bai international airport in Hue city

Border land-crossing

Mong Cai border gate in Quang Ninh Province (border with China)
Friendship or Huu Nghi border gate in Lang Son province (border with China)
Lao Cai border gate in Lao Cai province (border with China)
Nam Can border gate in Nghe An province (border with Laos)
Cau Treo border gate in Ha Tinh province (border with Laos)
Cha Lo border gate in Quang Binh province (border with Laos)
Lao Bao border gate in Quang Binh province (border with Laos)
Bo Y border gate in Kon Tum province (border with Cambodia & Laos)
Moc Bai border gate in Tay Ninh province (border with Cambodia)
Xa Mat border gate in Tay Ninh province (border with Cambodia)
Tinh Bien border gate in An Giang province (border with Cambodia)
Song Tien border gate in Tien Giang province (border with Cambodia)
Ha Tien border gate in Kien Giang province (border with Cambodia)

Sea Ports

Hon Gai port in Quang Ninh province
Hai Phong port in Hai Phong provice
Nha Trang port in Nha Trang city (Khanh Hoa provice)
Da Nang port in Da Nang city
Quy Nhon port in Quy Nhon city (Binh Dinh province)
Vung Tau port in Vung Tau city (Ba Ria Vung Tau province)
Ho Chi Minh port in Ho Chi Minh city

Requirements to apply for an e-visa:
– All e-visa applicants must live outside Vietnam.

– Hold a valid passport which must be valid at least six (6) months after arrival to Vietnam.

– And have an email address for communicating & receiving their e-visa.

– A copy of your passport and a digital photo are required to complete the online form.

We respect your privacy and image rights.
We do not give away or sell your photo & passport copy to anyone.
We never use your images & passport copy in advertising or any other marketing activity.
What the e-visa of Vietnam looks like
Please see below for a sample of an e-visa of Vietnam.

eVisa Vietnam

Why choose an E-visa?
– The e-Visa Vietnam is an official visa authorization from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. It is a simple electronic application that allows travelers to apply directly online, simplifying the procedures to enter Vietnam. Unlike “visa on arrival”, the E-visa does not require any application for an “approval letter” and of course, you do not need to stop at the “landing visa” desk to pick up the visa.

– The e-visa of Vietnam enables you to enter Vietnam via airports, land ports & seaports. It is good for travel to Vietnam by airplane, by road or by cruise ship.

British national oversea can be free for 15 days of Vietnam Visa or not?

Many people send a question to ask us whether British national oversea can be free for 15 days of Vietnam Visa or not?

We have sent this question to the consulate of Vietnam in Hong Kong and they give us the answer that British National (Overseas) passport HAVE TO APPLY the visa to visit Vietnam.

Below is original answer of the consulate of Vietnam in Hong Kong for the question： Do British National Oversea (BNO) passport holders need a Visa to visit Vietnam?

From July 01, 2015 to June 30, 2018, passport holders of the following countries will enjoy Vietnamese visa exemption for a maximum stay of 15 days: GERMANY, FRANCE, THE UNITED KINGDOM, ITALY, AND SPAIN.

Notes:

The passport remains valid for at least 6 months beyond the proposed date of entry.
The second entry only starts at least 30 days after the first entry.

British National (Overseas) passport have to apply visa

At present, there are 2 options to obtain a visa for visiting Vietnam for UK citizens . UK citizens who are in Hong Kong can follow below instructions to get a visa for visiting Vietnam.
Apply for a visa at the consulate of Vietnam.

Vietnam Embassy
Apply visa on arrival (VOA)
Visa on arrival (VOA) is one of several visas issued by the Vietnamese Immigration Department to foreigners who wish to enter Vietnam.

This process is faster, easier, and does not require any documentation. You only need to fill in the visa application form online and pay for the service fee (from $ 8 USD). After the payment successfully, we will send you an email to confirm your information. You will receive the approval letter within 1-2 working days via email.

When your arrive in internation airports in Vietnam, you will go directly to “Vietnam Landing Visa Office” before enter the passport check and stamp. At this place, you will show your passport, 2 photos, form of entry and exit, stamp fee to Vietnam Immigration staff. And they will issue you the true Visa sticker into your passport. After that come to the Passport check and get the stamp.

Vietnam’s Visa On Arrival

Visa On Arrival (VOA) is one of the several visa types issued by the Vietnamese Immigration Department to foreigners intending to enter the country.

Please note that unlike the visa on arrival of some other countries, in order to get Vietnam’s Visa On Arrival, you must have a visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. This allows you to pick up your visa on arrival at the international airport of Vietnam.

If you want to pick up your visa on arrival at international airports of Vietnam, you should apply online through a website for the Vietnam visa or contact your travel agent in Vietnam to ask for a visa approval letter from the Vietnam Immigration Department.

Upon arrival at the international airports of Vietnam, you will be required to show the visa approval letter to get the visa stamped on your passport.

“Visa On Arrival” features:

No document is required to apply online

No queuing at the embassy

Pick up visa on arrival at your destination airport

You can choose to apply for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months with single or multiple entries

What is the difference between a Tourist and a Business Visa?

Tourist visa (category DL) – Issued to tourists who will visit Vietnam for the purpose of tourism. The duration of a Tourist Visa (category DL) is not longer than 3 months.

Business visa (category DN) – Issued to visitors who come to work with companies in Vietnam. The duration of a Business Visa (category DN) is not longer than 12 months.

What documents are needed in order to pick up the Visa on Arrival in Vietnam

– In order to get a visa on arrival Vietnam, you should prepare some documents in advance: original passport + visa approval letter + Form NA1 (we usually send this form in the email so you can fill, attach photo and sign to save time on arrival) + Stamping fee (25$/person for 1 month and 3 months single entry, 50$ for 1 month multiple entries and (less) 3 months multiple entries, 95$/person for less than 6 months multiple entries and 135$/person for 1 year visa)

– Wait to be called for paying stamp fee and get back the passport with visa inside.

Note:
Please check your visa carefully and ask for correction immediately because you will have no chance to correct the mistake after exit passport control counter.