Most visitors still need to apply for a Vietnamese visa in order to to enter the country. In general, Vietnamese visa is inexpensive in comparision to many other countries. The visa fees range between US$75 and US$150 if an application is sent directly to the Embassy or US$25-55 if the visa has been pre-approved.
For those who fly to Vietnam, visa on arrival (VOA) is the most convenient, economic and time-saving alternative. With VOA, you receive an electronic approval letter, which allows you to board the plane and obtain the visa stamp at Vietnam airports. This method of application works for both tourist and business visas, with a stay of up to 3 months.
How to Apply (Video Guide)
There are several agencies handling visa on arrival services. Among the most referred are:
Visa & Immigration Vietnam:
Address: F5, Office Building 214 Hao Nam, Dong Da, Hanoi
Email: info@vietnam-visa.org
Website: www.vietnam-visa.org
Tel: (+84)-989-012-082
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has given the nod to a new regulation allowing overseas Vietnamese and their families to enter Vietnam without visas as of September 1, and the visa exemption decision meets overseas Vietnamese aspirations. Read more on lotus blog.
5-day visa free: Many travelers emailed us about the The 5-day visa-free stay scheme which was announced in 2002 and it seems to have been wishful thinking, however, we have never heard it used.
Visa tips:
1. Visa regulations are often changing, so check carefully before you are due to travel. Usually, it is possible to extend visas within Vietnam but not during the Party Congresses.
2.Visa extensions are often done with less than 1 week on your ongoing visa, and after 3 extensions, you must get a new visa. The fee is about 18-35USD.
3. It is advised that you apply for a visa to Vietnam one or two weeks in advance to avoid unwanted troubles or unnecessary express fee.
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Vietnam Embassies And Consulates Abroad
Country
Address
Website
Australia
6 Timbarra Cresent, O'Malley, Canberra
www.au.vnembassy.org
Canada
226 Maclaren Street, Ottawa, Ontario, KP2OL6
France
62-66 rue Boileau, 75016 Paris
vnparis@imaginet.tr
United Kingdom
12-14 Victoria Road, London W8 5 RD
www.vietnamembassy.org.uk
United States
1233 20th Street, NW Suite 400. Washington, DC 20036
www.vietnamembassy-usa.org
Useful visa resources
Consular Information Sheet - Vietnam consular sheet - Vietnamese visa Visa exemption agreements - List of visa exemption agreements between Vietnam and foreign countries (31 December, 2006) by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
