What Are the Types of Vietnam Visas?
The Vietnam Immigration Department issues the following types to foreigners wishing to enter Vietnam:
- Vietnam Tourist Visa (DL), which is issued to foreigners entering Vietnam for tourism and recreational purposes, not related to business/studying, etc.
- Vietnam Business Visa (DN), which is a short-term visa issued to business people who will enter Vietnam to attend a meeting, hold a conference, or other business-related purposes.
- Vietnam Work Visa (DN/LD), which is issued to foreigners entering Vietnam in order to work or conduct business with a Vietnamese company.
- Vietnam Student or Internship Visa (DH), which is issued to foreigners who are entering Vietnam either to study in a Vietnamese educational institution or to do an internship.
- Vietnam Diplomatic Visa (NG1 – NG4), which is issued to foreign diplomats or government officials and their accompanying/visiting family members.
- Vietnam Investor Visa (DT), which is issued to foreigners who will enter Vietnam in order to invest in a business in Vietnam. Related: Retirement visa alternatives in Vietnam.
- Vietnam Transit Visa, which you have to get if you’re changing planes in a Vietnamese airport, and you intend to leave the airport’s international transit area.
What are the Vietnam Visa Requirements?
When you apply for a Vietnam visa, you must have several documents to support your application. They include:
- Your passport, which has at least another six months’ validity.
- Passport-size pictures, taken recently with the following Vietnam specifications:
- Size: 4 cm x 6 cm
- White background
- You must be centered in the picture, staring ahead with a neutral facial expression
- If you wear headgear for religious purposes or you have a wig, you may keep it in the picture but must also be wearing on arrival
- You must not be wearing any glasses
- The Vietnam Visa Application Form. Depending on which country you are applying from, you can either download it or get the Vietnam Visa Application Form at the Embassy/Consulate.
- Proof you have paid the Vietnam Visa fee
- Any other additional documents that the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate may require. This could include a Letter of Invitation or Sponsorship from someone in Vietnam, depending on the reason why you are traveling.
- If you are applying for Vietnam Visa On Arrival:
- Pre-obtained Letter of Approval
- Entry and Exit Form (many also refer to this as a Vietnam Visa Application Form). You will receive this on the airplane and you have to complete it before handing it in at the Immigration Officers at the port of entry
- Cash to pay the Vietnam visa stamping fee
How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa?
You can submit a Vietnam visa application through one of the following ways:
- In-person, at an Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam abroad
- Online, if you are from one of the eligible countries
- On Arrival, after getting an Approval Letter online prior to traveling
Apply for Vietnam Visa online (Vietnam e-Visa)
You can apply for a Vietnam visa entirely online only if you are from one of the countries eligible for a Vietnam e-Visa. To get a Vietnam visa online, you have to:
- Start an online application through the Vietnam Immigration Portal
- Attach a scanned copy of your passport as well as a passport-size picture of yourself
- Enter all the required information on the online application form
- Pay the Vietnam e-Visa fee (USD 25)
- Wait for the visa to be processed (up to three working days)
- Check this website to learn whether a decision has been made.
- If you received the eVisa, you have to download the PDF file and then print two copies.
How Long Does it Take to Process a Vietnam Visa?
The processing time for a Vietnam Visa is:
- For a Vietnam eVisa: About three working days
- For a Vietnam Visa On Arrival: Between 2 – 4 working days for the Letter of Approval. It can sometimes be more, depending on what company you’re using to request the Letter of Approval.
- For a Vietnam Visa at an Embassy/Consulate: It depends on the specific Embassy/Consulate.
What is the Duration of a Vietnam Visa?
Vietnam visas are issued for the following durations:
- Single-Entry Visa, issued for 1 month or 3 months
- Multiple-Entry Visa, issued for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year
Is Vietnam visa open for Pakistan?
Yes. Pakistani Citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam as a tourist or businessman, no matter how long they are staying in the country.
How much is a visa from Pakistan to Vietnam?
E-visa application
jpg images of your Pakistani passport data page and a 4x6cm photo. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 13376 PKR) Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 16:30 PM, local Islamabad time on 12 July 2023.
Do you need a visa to go to Vietnam?
Entry Requirements: You must have a valid passport and a visa (or pre-approval for a visa on arrival) to enter Vietnam. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond your planned stay, and you must have at least one blank visa page (not including the endorsement page).
How much is Vietnam visa fee online?
How much does it cost to get a Vietnam e-visa? You need to pay for two fees: e-Visa service fee for 1 month single entry: $30 and Stamping fee: $25. Vietnam e-Visa is applicable for citizens from 80 countries.
Can I get Vietnam visa easily?
Yes. Indian citizens must have a valid visa to enter the country. But fortunately, there are several ways of getting a visa, and they are all relatively simple. You can apply for a Vietnam visa online on Atlys or at the Embassy.
What is 1 hour Vietnam visa?
One-hour urgent visa service. It’s possible for your visa approval letter to be issued in one hour when you use this expedited Vietnam visa processing. In order to apply, you just need to send us your passport details via email.
Can you get a Vietnam visa in 1 day?
Speed: A traveller can complete a visa on arrival application within two working days. Often, if there is an emergency, the Department of Immigration may be able to grant a Vietnam visa within two to three hours.