How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa Stamped on Passport? Can You Apply Without Going to the Embassy?

For many travelers planning to visit Vietnam, having a physical visa stamped on their passport as a keepsake is meaningful. Although Vietnam has introduced e-visas, there are still ways to obtain the traditional sticker visa. This article provides a detailed guide on how to apply for a Vietnam visa stamped directly on your passport without visiting the embassy.

1. Can You Get a Sticker Visa Without Going to the Embassy?

Absolutely! Hong Kong citizens and other international travelers can now easily obtain a Vietnam visa stamped on their passport through the Visa on Arrival (VOA) method, without needing to visit a Vietnamese embassy in person.

Note: Due to political reasons, holders of Mainland China electronic passports cannot get a visa stamped on their passport. Even if they apply for Visa on Arrival, they will receive a separate paper visa instead.

Key Advantages of Visa on Arrival (VOA):

• 100% Online Application – No embassy visits or queues
• Fast & Convenient – Approval in 1-2 working days
• Physical Sticker Visa – Get the visa stamped on your passport upon arrival
• Flexible – Great for last-minute travel plans

2. Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for Visa on Arrival

Step 1: Fill Out the Online Application (5 mins)

Visit the Vietnam Visa Approval Letter website:
👉 https://www.vietnam-visa.hk/apply-vietnam-visa/

Required Information:

• Passport details (must be valid for 6+ months)

• Entry date & airport (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, etc.)

• Visa type (single or multiple entry)

Step 2: Choose Processing Speed & Upload Documents

• Standard Processing: 2 working days

• Urgent Processing: 1 working day (recommended)

• VIP Fast Track: Guaranteed sticker visa + airport assistance

Required Documents:

• Passport scan (clear photo from phone is acceptable)

• Recent passport-sized photo (white background)

Step 3: Pay Visa Fee Online

Step 4: Receive Visa Approval Letter via Email

• Print the approval letter + fill out the entry form

• Prepare 2 passport photos (4x6cm, white background)

Upon Arrival in Vietnam:

1. Go to the “Landing Visa” counter
2. Submit documents + pay stamping fee (cash only)
3. Receive visa stamped on passport
4. Proceed through immigration

VIP Fast-Track Service Benefits

If you want to 100% guarantee a sticker visa and skip long airport queues, we highly recommend VIP Fast Track:

• Airport Meet & Greet – Staff will assist you
• Priority Visa Processing – No waiting in line
• VIP Immigration Lane – Save 1-2 hours
• Guaranteed Sticker Visa – Not an e-visa

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