The difference between getting Vietnam Embassy Visa and Vietnam Visa On Arrival

Vietnam Embassy Visa and Vietnam Visa On Arrival

There are a lot of preparations needed for a trip to Vietnam and getting Vietnam visa should be completed as efficiently as possible before visiting Vietnam. Many visitors may get confused about getting a visa from Vietnam Embassy or Vietnam visa on arrival. So, what is the difference between them?

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Vietnam Embassy Visa

Vietnam embassy visa is the visa which you can get at Vietnam Embassy or Consulate. You can reach for the nearest Vietnam Embassy or Consulate to apply for a visa. The length and cost of getting visa Vietnam to depend on the Embassy or Consulate you applied. Generally, it will take you about 3 to 7 working days. All information about getting Vietnam visa online is available at the websites Vietnam Embassy or Consulate is nearest your place.

 

Besides, Vietnam Embassy Visa is also applied for those who enter Vietnam by air, by land or by sea.

To get Vietnam Embassy Visa need be done as the following steps:

  • First, search the visa requirements from the official website of Vietnam Embassy near your place.
  • Second, fill out and print Vietnam Visa application forms.
  • Next, come to the nearest Vietnam Embassy or Consulate and receive paperwork then fill necessary information.
  • Then, inquire Applications progress and wait for the status of your request about 3 - 7 working days.
  • Finally, pay for stamping fee and you can receive the approval letter from the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate you applied.

Vietnam visa on arrival

Vietnam visa on arrival is only applied for those who enter Vietnam by air. The visitor will get their stamp-visa at Landing Visa Counter when they arrive at Vietnamese International Airports.

The Vietnam visa will be stamped onto passport of visitors by submitting the approval letter together with the passport (6 months validity), two passport-sized photos, and stamping fee (USD $25 for single entry and USD $50 for multiple entry).

VOA vietnam is recommended for:

  • Those that enter Vietnam by air.
  • There’s no Vietnam Embassy/Consulate near your place or country you stay in.
  • Those who would like to avoid the lengthy and complicated visa procedures to save time and money.

 

 

Steps to get a Vietnam visa is very simple as below:

  • Firstly, visit the Vietnam visa official website www.visa-vietnam.org.vn to find some useful instructions and requirements to get a Vietnam visa.
  • Secondly, fill in the online application form. Then, we will send to you a copy of an approval letter issued by Vietnam Immigration Department. It will only take 24 to 48 working hours for normal service, and 30 minutes to 4 working hours for emergency service.
  • Finally, print the approval letter and bring 2 photos sized 4×6cm as well as pay for stamping fee to receive Vietnam visa stamps at the Vietnam International Airports.

Can foreigners apply for a Vietnamese visa by themselves?
You are fully allowed and qualified to apply for a Vietnamese visa yourself. With the information above, you can apply for a visa yourself if you apply the 1st method. With this option, you can take the initiative. However, there is nothing absolutely perfect, you will encounter many difficulties if you "mobilize yourself" to get a Vietnam visa. Detail:
If you apply method 1:
+ Advantages: In this way, you will be sure of visa results, feel more secure when having a visa affixed directly to the passport, can apply for more types of visas ... but other ways cannot be obtained.
+ Disadvantages: Traditional ways should not be flexible, complicated procedures, not as fast as applying technology. Successful visa rates are not high, not guaranteed.
So what about the second way?
With the way to apply for a visa with the entry letter of the Vietnam Immigration Department, it will bring you benefits which are not as small as:

  • Certainly, 100% have a Vietnamese visa
  • Meeting the urgent needs within 30 minutes
  • Have a stay of up to 1 year
  • After entering the country, they are supported to apply for work permit, temporary residence card

We recommend that you apply this method, why?

  • This is the most used way.
  • Get an entry letter with just 1 minute of entering information.
  • The price is cheaper with the usual way and the cost is clearly presented.
  • It is legally valid as a regular visa.
  • We do not approve the letter but the Vietnam Immigration Department.
  • You can do this any time, anywhere.

For more information about Vietnam Visa On Arrival, visit us at http://www.visa-vietnam.org.vn or send us an email via visa@visa-vietnam.org.vn or by calling us at +84.909.597.525, toll-free: 1-855-972-8379. Our customer service support 24/7.

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Written by visa-vietnam.org.vn | Thu, Apr 27, 2017