Vietnam Visa Information: Complete Guide for Visa Type & Fees 2024

Vietnam Visa Exemption

Before being confused about how to apply for a visa to Vietnam, please notice that some citizens from some specific countries may visit Vietnam without a visa for a period of time. The lists below indicate countries and regions that have visa exemption arrangements with Vietnam (for regular passports).

New 13 countries with 45-day exemption until 14/03/2025:

Other countries with visa exemption 2024:

Other exceptions: 

• Phu Quoc Island is a Special Economic zone, hence tourists are allowed to stay on the island for up to 30 days without a visa. However, tourists will need a visa to visit other parts of Vietnam (if they do not have an exemption).

>>> Read more: Phu Quoc Visa Exemption For Foreigners

• Citizens from the following countries holding diplomatic or official passports are allowed to stay in Vietnam with free visa:

90 days: Armenia, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Dominican, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Hungary, India, Iraq, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Myanmar, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Uruguay, Venezuela.

60 days: Uzbekistan (only holding diplomatic passport).

30 days: Angola, Azerbaijan, China, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Myanmar.

• Citizens from the following countries holding diplomatic or official passports are exempt a visa to Vietnam:
  Afghanistan, Albania, Belarus, Cuba, North Korea, Nicaragua, and Romania.

90 days: Czech, Estonia, Germany, France, Israel, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Switzerland (only holding diplomatic passports).

60 days: Uzbekistan (only holding diplomatic passport).

30 days: Iran (only holding diplomatic passports).

• Citizens holding APEC business travel cards are granted visa-free to Vietnam for up to 60 days.

Types of Vietnam Visa

Tourist Visa: There are two kinds of tourist visa for 1 and 3 months and you can apply also for single entry or multiple entry. Once arrive in Vietnam, tourists can also apply for the Visa Extension of Tourist Visa if they want to spend more time here. You can apply for it here.

Business Visa: It is for those who want to go to Vietnam for business purposes. You can flexibly apply for a business visa to be able to enter multiple times for 3 or 6 months without actually working in the country.

Other Types: Other types of Visa such as Work Visa, Diplomatic Visas, Official Visas, Student Visa, etc. are for those who migrate to Vietnam for special purposes and are applicable only with special requirements and special procedures.

As BestPrice Travel does not provide services for other types of visa except for the tourist option (for travel purposes only), we will provide the detailed information only for the travel visa to Vietnam below.

Vietnam Visa On Arrival (VOA)

Visa On Arrival program has just been revived in 2024 - a few years opening for tourists again after the pandemic. There will be a few changes to this program, especially when the Vietnam government decides to have 8 airports accept the VOA instead of only 3 options as in 2020. However, in general, the applying procedure remains the same.

The VOA was popular for its convenience as it is applied for both travel and business purposes. However, at present, the staying policy has been changed. To be more specific:

• VOA for travel purposes: valid for up to 25-day stay only and no extension
• VOA for business purposes: valid for up to 3 months stay and can be extended once

Which Vietnam’s borders accept the VOA?

Visa On Arrival is only accepted at some airports in Vietnam:

• Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)
• Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
• Da Nang International Airport (Da Nang)
• Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong)
• Cam Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa)
• Phu Quoc International Airport (Phu Quoc Island)
• Can Tho International Airport (Can Tho)
• Lien Khuong International Airport (Da Lat)

If tourists want to enter Vietnam by other borders, please apply for Evisa or other types of visa that are accepted.

How to apply?

As tourists who apply for the VOA need to be sponsored by a tour operator, you can send your request for this visa to BestPrice Travel so we can help to handle it.

The process is quite simple:

• Step 1: Send your passport and travel details to us
• Step 2: Pay the service fee by your credit or debit card
• Step 3: Receive the Visa approval letter that we send to your email
• Step 4: Prepare and bring along the required documents before your trip to Vietnam
• Step 5: After arrival in Vietnam, visit the Landing Visa Counter at the airport, show all the required documents and pay for the stamping fee and get Visa stamped on your passport

Document requirement for applying VOA:

• Vietnam visa approval letter (printed out)
• Passport (6 months validity FROM THE DATE you arrive in Vietnam)
• 2 passport photos of 4x6 cm
• Entry and exit form (printed out and fulfilled)
• Money to get stamped (in cash, $25/single entry and $50/multiple entry visa)

Note:

The usual processing time to get the visa approval letter is 7-10 working days. However, the urgent issuing service is available due to your request and the time can be reduced to about 24 hours with an appropriate service fee.

Vietnam Evisa

Evisa is a type of travel document to immigrate into Vietnam that can be issued online. Foreign tourists can apply for and receive this visa before their trip through a procedure that is much more simple and convenient than the usual physical visa.

Which Vietnam borders accept Evisa?

Tourists can use Evisa to enter Vietnam through many borders:

How to apply?

Tourists that fit with Vietnam Visa Application Requirements above can apply for the Evisa online yourself or through agencies like BestPrice Travel. However, it is suggested that you should book Evisa application service with travel agency to save time and eliminate unnecessary problems.

For self-application: 

• Step 1: Visit Vietnam Evisa - National Portal
• Step 2: Fill up Evisa application online form
• Step 3: Upload your passport page image and photo at required quality
• Step 4: Receive your registration code
• Step 5: Pay Evisa fee online (US$ 25/single entry, US$ 50/multiple entry)
• Step 6: Visit Evisa search page gradually, using your registration code + email + date of birth to check for the application result
• Step 7: If your application is approved, please print out your Evisa to enter/exit Vietnam

For applying through BestPrice Travel:

• Step 1: Visit our Vietnam Evisa Application Page and choose the visa type
• Step 2: Pay the processing fee by your credit or debit card
• Step 3: Send us a scan or high-quality image of your passport page, portrait photo, and date of arrival in Vietnam
• Step 4: Your Evisa will be processed immediately in a few days and sent to your email. Print it out and you are ready for your trip!

Why should you apply for a Vietnam Evisa through BestPrice Travel?

Note:

• Your passport must be valid at least 6 months after your Vietnam arrival date
• Evisa urgent processing service (less than 48 hours) is available, please contact BestPrice Travel directly as soon as possible to have enough time to issue the visa before your trip. The fee might be different due to the processing time you expect.
• Fast Track service at the airport is also available but the price is changed usually, please contact us for the exact fee on your arrival date.

Which is better: VOA or Evisa?

For anyone who is still confused about applying for Vietnam Evisa or Visa On Arrival, please see the below table for better comparison and consideration.

BestPrice Travel provides full traveling services from tours and cruises to hotels and transportation services not only in Vietnam, but also in other countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar. You can entrust us with preparing one of your most enjoyable holidays in Indochina at the best price and with the best quality. Plus, you will also get a free Vietnam visa if you book a Halong Bay cruise with us.

For more information on applying for a Vietnam travel visa, please do not hesitate to contact us at Whatsapp: +84 904 699 428 or email: sales@bestpricetravel.com.

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