Frequently Asked Questions about Vietnam Visa

Frequently Asked Questions about Vietnam Visa

1. Who Needs Vietnam Entry Visa?

Most foreigners entering Vietnam are required to have Vietnam visas, except for citizens of countries mentioned in the list of “Visa Exemption to enter Vietnam”

2. How many Vietnam Visa are available?

There are 2 basis for Vietnam visa classification:
1) based on the type of travel, Vietnam visa is divided into three categories:
- Tourist visa: available 1 month
- Business visa: available in 3 months
- Visa for other purposes: available in 3 months
2) based on the period of temporary stay and the number of entries, Vietnam visa is divided into 4 categories:
One month single entry visa
One month multiple entry visa
Three  month single entry visa
Three month multiple entry visa

3. How to apply for Vietnam visa?

A visa to Vietnam can be applied in person at the Embassy/ Consulate of Vietnam in your home country or you can apply when entering Vietnam by air at Vietnam international airports.

4. How to apply for a Vietnam visa at the airport? Visa On Arrival

Visa application on arrival at one of Vietnam’s international airports is very simple. There are 3 steps as followed:

1) Fill in the online application form, then pay for service fee in order to get visa approval letter
2) Print out the visa approval letter and the entry and exit form (Complete all the information prior to your trip to Vietnam)
3) Bring your visa approval letter, 2 passport – sized photos, the exit and entry form, and stamping fee; then present all things to the Immigration officer at Vietnam’s international airport to get your visa stamped

5. What is Vietnam visa on arrival / Visa at the Airport?

Vietnam visa on arrival is the visa that is obtained at Vietnam international airport.
In order to get this type of visa, you have to present your Vietnam visa approval letter, passport (with a validity of at least 6 months), 2 passport – sized photos, the entry and exit form, and stamping fee. The Immigration officers at the airports will make your visa be stamped
6. Can people use visa on arrival when entering Vietnam by land?
No, they cannot. Visa on arrival can only be used for those travelling by air to one of the Vietnam International Airports

7. What are required information to get Vietnam visa approval letter?

- Full name
- Gender
-  DOB
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Type of visa
- Purpose of entry
- Date of arrival in Vietnam
- Request to get visa

8. What is Vietnam visa approval letter?

“Vietnam visa approval letter” is an official legitimate document granted by Vietnam Immigration Department  (under Vietnam Ministry of Public Security), supporting foreigners to get Vietnam Visa on arrival to enter the country at one of Vietnam International Airports.

9. How much does it cost for the visa on arrival?

In order to get your Vietnam Visa, you have to pay two kinds of fees: Service Fee and Stamping Fee, if you also get a Vietnam Package Tours then your Vietnam Visa will be free in must cases
1) Service Fee is the fee you pay to us for doing all the paperwork for you to get your visa approval letter
2) Stamping Fee is the fee you pay directly to Immigration Officers in cash at your arrival airport in Vietnam to have visa stamped onto your passport

10. How long does it take to get the visa approval letter?

Normally, the approval letter is processed and emailed you within 1 business day (urgent processing), or 2 business days (normal processing) and 4 working hours as express rush visa processing

11.  Where will I get Vietnam visa stamped upon arrival?

Presenting your visa approval letter and other necessary documents, you can receive your visa stamp at one of the 3 International airports in Vietnam:
# Noi Bai International Airport (in Hanoi)
# Tan Son Nhat International Airport (in Ho Chi Minh City)
# Danang Airport in Central Vietnam

12. What are required documents I have to show to get visa stamped?

To get your visa stamped upon arrival airport in Vietnam, you are required to show the following documents:
- Your passport
- A printed copy of your visa approval letter
- The entry and exit form (Complete all the required information)
- 2 passport - sized photos of yours (4x6cm)
- Stamping fee: USD 45 (single entry visa) and USD95 (multiple entry visa)

13. Can I arrive earlier than the granted arrival date in my visa approval letter?

No, you cant. You need to arrive on the day stated in the visa approval letter

14. Could I arrive later than the granted arrival date in my visa?

Yes, you can. But you have to leave Vietnam by the day noted in your  visa approval letter

15 How can  I pay the stamping fee and  the visa approval fee to you?

As for service fee, you can make payment as followed:
- Credit/ Debit Card via Onepay/ Paypal
- Pay via Western Union
- Bank transfer (recommended for those who are in Vietnam)
- As for stamping fee, you pay directly to Immigration Officers in cash (in USD) at the Immigration Checkpoints
For further detail, look at visa to Vietnam

16. What is the difference between single entry visa and multiple entry visa?

- A single entry visa allows you to enter Vietnam once during its validity time. Therefore, if you want to re-enter to Vietnam, you are required to apply for multiple entry visa
- A multiple entry visa  allows you to enter and exit Vietnam more than once (as many times as you can) during its validity time.

17.  What if my passport has expired? In that case, can I get a visa?

It is impossible for you to be granted a visa in case your passport has expired. In that case, you have to get it renewed before making visa application. Hence, before applying for a visa, you should ensure that your passport is at least 6 – month valid

18.  I am a Vietnamese overseas having foreign nationality; do I need a visa to enter Vietnam?

If you are a Vietnamese expatriate, you’re recommended to choose between two ways:
Go to the Vietnamese Embassy or Vietnamese Consulate to apply for Vietnam visa exemption.
If you want to save time, please submit your online visa application via us

19. What are the photo requirements for Vietnam visa on arrival granted at Vietnam International Airports?

Here are regulations relating to photo for Vietnam visa application:
- Two 4x6 – cm photos (1 for the entry and exit form; and 1 for presentation if necessary)
- Take photo with a white background within the last 6 months
- Color photo or black and white photo
- The photo must show the entire face with a white or plain background
- People who are photographed must dress formally and are not allowed to wear glasses or headgear that obscures the hair hairline
- Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is worn daily.
- If you normally wear glasses (without tinted lenses), a hearing device, or similar articles, they may be worn in your photo.
- Dark glasses or glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable if it is not for health purposes. Visa applicants should present medical files explaining the reasons of wearing glasses while taking photograph.