Vietnam visa on arrival
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Vietnam visa on arrival is a process of obtaining an approved visa letter through a registered Vietnam travel agency and get the visa stamped at arrival airport in Vietnam.
This is the preferred method for most travelers arriving by air since it is cheapest and fastest way to get visa to Vietnam.
For Letter of Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA), we need traveler information as follow:
- Full name as in passport
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Arrival date
You can fill our visa to Vietnam application form or simply leave us a message, we will contact you in few minutes for further details. Lowest fee for the letter guaranteed!
Letter of visa on arrival to Vietnam is issued & approved by Vietnam Immigration Department.
Paradise Travel is registered by Vietnam Immigration Department to apply visa on arrival to Vietnam for foreign tourists.
- Apply visa on arrival to Vietnam with Paradise Travel
Unlike other countries like Cambodia or Thailand where you can get the visa the directly at border gates upon landing, for Vietnam visa on arrival, you are required to apply for a pre-approved visa letter through a registered Vietnamese travel agency in order to pick up the visa stamp on arrival.
How to Apply for Visa on Arrival to Vietnam
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Click “Apply now” below, fill all required information: - Full Name/ Gender/ Date of Birth/ Nationality/ Passport Number/ Arrival Date. Or if passport information is not available at the moment, please simply leave us a message and our staff will contact you later for further details.
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Make online payment or ignore the step and our staff will contact you for further details
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Wait for a maximum of 2 working days for the letter of visa on arrival (if you require fast service, it will take at least 3 working hours). The letter of visa is approved by Vietnam Immigration Department with all necessary traveler details and a code
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Print the letter and bring it with you to get on the flight to Vietnam then get your visa stamped at the arrival airport.
List of International Airports in Vietnam available for visa on arrival:
With the approval letter, travelers will have their visa stamped at these international airports in Vietnam:
- Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi – HAN)
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City – SGN)
- Da Nang International Airport (Da Nang – DAD)
- Cam Ranh International Airport (Nha Trang – CXR)
- Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong – HPH)
One of our letter of visa arrival | Vietnam visa application form |
Vietnam Visa Fees
At arrival airport in Vietnam, you will fill a Visa application form and will have the visa stamped with your own letter of Vietnam visa on arrival, your original passport and stamping fee (depend on your length of stay):
| Type of Visa | Service Fee – $US/ 1 person | Stamping Fee – $US/ 1 person |
|---|
| Single entry – 1 month | Contact us | Contact us |
| Multiple entry – 1 month | Contact us | Contact us |
Cheaper service fee for group of 2 travelers up.
Where to Apply Visa to Vietnam
If you are not eligible for Vietnam exemption policy, or you stay longer than the maximum days, you need to apply a visa to Vietnam.
To apply visa to Vietnam, travelers can either apply themselves at Vietnamese embassies or consulates in their country or have a local travel agent (your sponsor) to do a part or full its procedure.
Apply visa to Vietnam via Vietnam Embassy / Consulate:
What to Know when Applying for Visa via Vietnam Embassy
- Required documentation: you have to submit: passport of six months validity, visa application forms, and probably some others required by the Vietnamese embassy or consulates in your country. Visa forms are available by getting directly or by mail with a stamped, self-addressed envelope addressed to their Visa section. Request by email is perhaps acceptable (in some cases).
See Visa application form and list of Vietnamese Embassies and Consulates abroad (also available Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Vietnam). - Time: processing tourist visa application typically takes four or five working days.
- Cost: fees vary from embassy to embassy; about $50 in Bangkok and $85 in Washington, for example.
By local travel agency
Paradise Travel provides two types of visa services: Visa Application letter and Full-packaged service (on-arrival visa). Please contact us and we will ensure a hassle-free process for your visa to Vietnam.
Vietnam E-visa
An electronic visa (E-visa) is one of visa types issued to foreigners by Vietnamese Immigration Department via electronic system. Please bear in mind Vietnam E-visa is valid for maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry.
E-visa fee is paid via the electronic payment gateway owned by Vietnamese Immigration Department.
Starting from August 15, 2023, foreign tourists, regardless of nationality or country, will be able to apply for an electronic visa to travel to Vietnam online, in accordance with Resolution 127/NQ-CP published by the Government of Vietnam.
With Vietnam E-visa, you do not need to wait for a letter of visa approval nor pay stamp fee at the airport.
Conditions for being granted e-visa:
- Outside Vietnam foreigners;
- Holding valid passport;
- Not falling into the cases of suspension from entry prescribed in Article 21 of Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, residence in Vietnam.
Pay E-visa fee. Your application will be processed in 3 working days;
- $25/single-entry electronic visa
- $50/multiple-entry electronic visa
Vietnam Emergency Visa
It will take 4 to 8 hours to get the approval letter for emergency visa to Vietnam, depending on your nationality and level of urgency. Note that Vietnam Emergency Visa service is not available on the weekends and public holidays.
- Vietnam Emergency Visa
Applying for an Emergency Visa Approval Letter:
- Step 1: Apply online and pay the service fee
- Step 2: Receive the approval letter in 4-8 hours
- Step 3: Print all required documents, prepare 2 passport-sized photos and the stamp fee by cash.
Please remember:
- Your passport must have 2 blank pages at minimum and validity at least 06 months.
- You need 2 passport-sized photographs which are recently taken with no glasses.
- You will need to pay for the stamping fee in cash at Vietnam airport.
Vietnam Visa Exemption Policy
Who need visa when visiting Vietnam? This is a list of countries which have visa exemption agreements with Vietnam:
| Maximum Stay | Countries |
|---|
| Less than 45 Days | European countries: United Kingdom, Berlarus, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway. Asian countries: Russia, Japan, South Korea. |
| Less than 30 Days | Singapore, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia. |
| Less than 21 Days | Phillippines. |
| Less than 14 Days | Myanmar, Brunei. |
Special Exemptions
- Citizens of Chile holding valid diplomatic or official passports required no visa to enter Vietnam for less than 60 days.
- APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders economies may visit Vietnam for less than 60 days.
Other nationalities should check and contact nearby Vietnam Embassy or local travel agent for a visa to Vietnam.
Vietnam Visa Extension
To extend your time in Vietnam, you have to apply Vietnam visa extension. Please notice that you cannot reenter Vietnam in case you exit Vietnam before your visa expired. For this reason, the extension fee is much cheaper than the renewal fee.
- Extend your visa to Vietnam
You can extend your visa to Vietnam as long as the total time of your stay is less than 6 months. However, remember that your visa will be extended for single entry only (maximum of 3 months).
You can extend your ongoing visa for a maximum of 02 times.
Required documents:
- Original passport
- Your living or staying address in Vietnam
You can extend your visa in big cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hue. The fee ranges from 50 – 70 USD.
