VIETNAM VISA REQUIREMENTS

1. Does Syria need a visa to Vietnam?
Syrian nationality is not included in the visa exemption list, therefore, all Syrian need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourist or business purpose.
- Vietnam visa for tourist purpose is required
- Vietnam visa for business purpose is required

1.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
Citizens of Syria have currently not been supported with Vietnam visa on arrival. Therefore, they are advised to directly contact the Vietnam Embassy to apply for Vietnam visa.

1.2. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate
At the present, in Syria, there is no representative office of Vietnam's government so, in order to make visa code or get visa stamped, Syrians should contact with Vietnamese Embassy in the nearest neighboring country to apply for a visa with them.
Embassy of Vietnam in nearby country: Iraq & Lebanon

Useful notes
- Before applying for a Vietnam Visa, Syrian citizen ensures that the passport has at least 6-month-validity and left pages from travel date.
- Syrian citizen is required to prepare: Original, signed Syria passport; 02 passport-sized photos; and a Business Letter from either the sending company in the Syria or sponsoring company in Vietnam. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Vietnam, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above).