Vietnam is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from around the world. However, many foreign visitors are required to have a Vietnam Visa Registration before entering the country. In this guide, we will discuss the different types of visas available for Vietnam, including e-visas, visas on arrival, and emergency visas, as well as their costs.
The different types of visas available for Vietnam
Visa on arrival
Visa on arrivalis the easiest way to apply for a business or tourist visa, and can be used within 1-3 months. This type of visa is only available to foreign citizens arriving in Vietnam by air and obtaining a visa at the Vietnam international airport. It can be used for citizens of any country, regardless of where they come from.
To apply for a visa on arrival, follow these steps:
– Step 1: Fill out a quick online registration form at https://www.vietnam-visa.in/ (choose visa on arrival)
– Step 2: Check personal information and visa information, complete payment (payment by credit card).
– Step 3: Within a few business days, you will receive an email containing the official visa permit issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department + entry/exit form (NA1 form).
– Step 4: Print the permit and entry/exit form (NA1 form), prepare 2 photos (size: 4cm x 6cm) (background: either blue or white).
– Step 5: Bring the printed permit, entry/exit form (NA1 form), photos and stamp fee.
– Step 6: When arriving at Vietnam airport, you will see a visa application office (open 24/7, including weekends and holidays) to submit the application and obtain the visa.
Tourist Visa
There are two types of tourist visas available for Vietnam:
– Single-entry visa: 25-30 USD (3-4 business days)
– Multiple-entry visa: 50-95 USD (3-4 business days)
Work Visa
There are also two types of work visas available for Vietnam:
– Single-entry visa: 85-90 USD (3-4 working days)
– Multiple-entry visa: 110-160 USD (3-4 working days)
Priority Fee:
If you need to receive your visa faster, you can pay a priority fee:
– 10 USD for receiving visa within 1 working day
– 20 USD for receiving visa within 4 working hours
– 80 USD for receiving visa within 1-2 working hours
– 120 USD for receiving visa on weekends and holidays
– 250 USD for receiving visa within 1 working hour
Photo and Stamp Fee:
Upon arrival at the airport, you will need to pay for the government’s photo and stamp fee. The fee for a single-entry visa is 25 USD, and for a multiple-entry visa, it is 50 USD.
Vietnam E-Visa:
Citizens of 80 countries can apply for a Vietnam e-visa. You can apply at the luggage control station (25 USD/person – long processing time and non-refundable if the visa is refused) or through agency websites (60 USD/person).
To apply for a Vietnam e-visa through an agency, follow these steps:
– Step 1: Fill out the online quick registration form at https://www.vietnam-visa.in/ (choose e-visa) and upload passport and 1 photo (4cm x 6cm) (background: either blue or white).
– And Step 2: Check personal and visa information, make payment (payment by credit card).
– Step 3: Within 1-2 working days, you will receive an email containing your Vietnam e-visa.
– Step 4: Print out the e-visa and bring it with you when entering Vietnam along with the original passport and visa.
Here is information about e-visa costs to enter Vietnam:
Tourist visa type:
– 30 days single entry: 60 USD – processing time: 4-5 working days
– types 30 days multiple entry: 75 USD – processing time: 4-5 working days
Here are the costs of different visa types:
Business visa type:
1 month single entry: 25 USD
1 month multiple entry: 50 USD
3 months single entry: 25 USD
3 months multiple entry: 50 USD
6 months multiple entry: 95 USD
1 year multiple entry (applicable only for US tourists): 135 USD
After applying for a visa, you will receive a visa approval letter and can obtain a visa upon arrival at the Vietnam international airport (this type of visa only applies to tourists arriving by international flight). You will need to pay for service fees and visa stamp fees there.
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