Vietnam tourist visa is a type of document issued by a competent Vietnamese authority, which allows foreigners to enter Vietnam.

Visas are valid once or multi times; Visas are not changed purpose; Visa have 2 types: visa sticker (visa labeled directly into a passport) and loose-leaf visa (visa issued separately from a passport)

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Overview:

Vietnam has natural resources, ethnic cultural identity, diverse and rich with many strengths such as more than 40,000 monuments and scenery, of which more than 3,000 relics are ranked national monuments, 5,000 Relics are ranked provincial monuments. Up to now, Vietnam has had eight heritage sites recognized by UNESCO: Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hoi An Ancient Town, Trang An Citadel, Hue Citadel, Hoi An Citadel, Phong Son National Park Nha - Ke Bang, Halong Bay. Culture and culinary are the next two big tourist potentials for international visitors to have an unforgettable experience.

Visitors who intend to stay in Vietnam need documents to the trip is always favorable, one of them is Vietnam tourist visa.

Vietnam travel (Source: Internet)

Cases of visa exemption in Vietnam:

Overseas Vietnamese and foreigners being spouses or children of Vietnamese citizens or Vietnamese residing overseas shall be exempt from Vietnam tourist visa with the stay duration not exceeding 90 days, if meet the following conditions:

  • Foreign passports or papers substituting foreign passports are valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. In case the overseas Vietnamese does not have a passport, he / she must have a permanent residence permit issued by a foreign country which is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
  • Visa exemption certificates issued by competent Vietnamese authorities.

Persons staying for more than 90 days must apply for a visa in accordance with current regulations before or after entry into Vietnam.
Passengers who do not belong to the above visa exemption list need to apply for a visa when entering Vietnam.

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There are 2 ways to apply for vietnam tourist visa:

1. Apply for visas at Vietnamese embassies abroad

Passengers can apply for a visa within 6 months prior to arrival in Vietnam by applying directly or by post at the Vietnamese embassies in the country where you live. Documents for visa application to enter Vietnam at the Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam abroad:

  • Passport of foreigner must be valid for at least 06 months;
  • Passports are not torn or blurred;
  • You must have an entry document issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam allowing you to enter and receive a visa at the Vietnamese embassy or consulate abroad (in the official letter, the name of the Vietnamese embassy or consulate abroad).

This official letter is granted by the Exit and Entry Management Department issued by one of the following organizations and individuals:
+ Relatives of foreigners in Vietnam;
+ A company or an organization in Vietnam guarantee for commercial purpose, work, market research...
+ A travel company will guarantee for the purpose of visiting Vietnam
Note: This entry must be faxed to the Vietnamese embassy / consulate abroad in the Ministry of Public Security.

What is the procedure for applying for a Vietnam tourist visa at the Embassy / Consulate?

  • Presentation of passport;
  • Presentation of the entry (printed copy on A4 size)
  • Fill in the form as instructed by the staff of the Embassy / Consulate of Vietnam
  • Payment of visa fee at the Embassy / Consulate in accordance with regulations, 01 month visa is 25 $ and 03 months is 50 $. (Payment is in Vietnam or USD)

Note: At the Vietnamese embassy / consulate abroad, the foreigner must follow the instructions of the staff of the Vietnamese diplomatic mission.

Apply for visas at Vietnamese embassies abroad (Source: Internet)

2. Getting Vietnam tourist visa on arrival

If you are planning to arrive in Vietnam by AIR at Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, or Da Nang airport, a legitimate alternative to obtaining a full visa stamp from the Vietnamese Embassy in your own or another country is to opt for a very simple and cheaper, visa on arrival (VOA). Once issued, this visa is exactly the same as a visa issued by any Vietnamese embassy/consulate, with the same limitations and conditions attached to its use.

Documents should be prepared before flying to Vietnam via Vietnam International Airport (Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat Airport, Da Nang Airport):

  • Passport of foreigner must be valid for at least 06 months;
  • Passports are not torn or blurred.
  • Entry permit issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam allowing you to enter and receive a visa at an international airport in Vietnam.
  • Application for visa with photo size 4x6cm

What are the procedures for applying for a Vietnam tourist visa at an international airport of Vietnam?

  • Presentation of passport;
  • Presentation of entry (printed copy on A4 size paper)
  • Fill in the form as instructed by the Immigration Officer at the airport.
  • Paying the stamping fee to get official visa stamped onto your passport, is $25/pax for single entry visa $50/pax for multiple entries visa (Payment is in Vietnam or US dollars)

Advantage of Vietnam tourist visa:

  • Tourists only need to visit Vietnam International Airport, pay and receive visa stamp, visa sticker easily. Save the effort and come back to the Consulate twice. If you are afraid of long queues at the border, you can use the fast track service of visa-vietnam.org.vn
  • Meet urgent needs within 30 minutes, ensure the visa application rate up to 99%, duration of stay can be up to 1 year, after entry is supported to apply for work permits, temporary residence card...
  • Visa on arrival not only brings convenience to customers but also to Vietnam Embassy. They reduce the amount of administrative work by cutting back on the receipt of the application, reading each form, entering information, exporting documents.

Who is allowed to provide your entry?

All international travel agencies or qualified companies guarantee you to Vietnam. This guarantee is expressed through a document called entry, which is prepared by the company and sent to the Vietnam Immigration Department for approval. If you are approved that you have been granted a 100% visa, however, this Vietnam tourist visa is not directly posted on the passport but will be provided after check in Vietnam international airport (4 airports accepted Noi Bai , Da Nang, Cam Ranh, Tan Son Nhat). In order to be sure of entry into Vietnam, you must have a approval letter and the entry from the agency that has sent you.

Note: If the wrong airport is not entered. Please sure check in and get visa in right airport that you apply in documents.

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Written by visa-vietnam.org.vn | Sat, Dec 08, 2018

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