How to apply Vietnam visa
Guide the best way to get Vietnam visa for citizens of all countries in the world.
Are you planning to travel to Vietnam but have yet to know clearly how to obtain a Vietnam visa? The following article will guide you on how to apply for a Vietnam visa online or at any Vietnamese Embassy for citizen of countries all over the world.
1. Vietnam Visa Exemption List
The Vietnam visa exemption list including these countries below:
| NATIONALITY | EXEMPTION | NATIONALITY | EXEMPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei | 14 days | South Korea | 15 days |
| Myanmar | 14 days | Sweden | 15 days |
| Denmark | 15 days | United Kingdom | 15 days |
| Belarus | 15 days | Philippines | 21 days |
| France | 15 days | Cambodia | 30 days |
| Finland | 15 days | Malaysia | 30 days |
| German | 15 days | Indonesia | 30 days |
| Norway | 15 days | Laos | 30 days |
| Italy | 15 days | Thailand | 30 days |
| Japan | 15 days | Singapore | 30 days |
| Spain | 15 days | Chile | 90 days |
| Russia | 15 days |
2. Review applying Vietnam Visa on arrival online
Vietnam Visa on Arrival is a convenient method to get Vietnam visa by applying online for a visa approval letter in advance, then get visa stamped onto your passport at Vietnam arrival airports.
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
|---|---|
| 100% online application, no passport send-off | Applied for air travelers only |
| Maximum 48 hours processing time - minimum 02 hours for Rush Vietnam visa request. Low service fees, no hidden charges | Have to queu in front of visa counter at Vietnam airport to have visa stamp |
| No dealing with Immigration Department. We deal with them on your behalf. Best choice for those living far from Vietnamese Embassy | Foreigners must go throught an authorized travel agency in Vietnam to apply visa |
3. Review applying visa at Vietnam Embassy
This method should be applicable for those:
– Whose travel plan is to arrive in Vietnam by land/sea/air
– Who wish to obtain a fully stamped visa before departure to Vietnam
Detailed instructions and procedures of Vietnam Visa is often kept confidential by Vietnam Embassies. You should contact the nearest Vietnam Embassy or Vietnam Consulate directly for more information.
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
|---|---|
| Having visa already stamped onto your passport before your departure to Vietnam | Having to drive to the nearest embassy or send documents by post |
| Applicable to travelers to Vietnam by any means of transport | Dealing directly with Vietnam embassies |
| Making one-time payment for visa fee at Vietnam Embassy | Various visa fees and procedures at different Vietnam embassies |
How to apply for Vietnam visa for countries around the world.
Please choose your nationality on the list below.
A
Afghanistan
Albania
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Austria
United Arab Emirates
D
B
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
K
Cambodia
Cayman Islands
Cambodia
Comoros
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
North Korea
Saint Kitts and Nevis
South Korea
C
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African
Chile
China
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Coted Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Switzerland
T
Chad
East Timor
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
H
E
S
El Salvador
Saint Helena
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
Swaziland
Sweden
Syriab Arab
G
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadaloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea
Guyana
South Georgia
United Kingdom
F
I
J
X
L
M
Ma Cao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldava
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar (Burma)
Z
N
O
P
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Phillipines
Pitcairn
Poland
Polynesia
Portugal
Puerto Rico