Visa on arrival: Do I need a visa to visit Vietnam?
Visa should be the first thing you check before traveling to any country.
There is no different when you come to Vietnam.
So do you need a visa to visit Vietnam?
Most likely, Yes.
The visa requirements vary from country to country and length of stay.
If you hold a “good” passport which is on the Vietnam visa exemption list, you can stay here without a visa for a certain period of time.
If not, you can easily get a Vietnam visa on arrival.
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Who do not need visa to enter Vietnam?
Within the scope of this article, we only cover the tourist visa.
Here is the list of exemption of entry visa to Vietnam.
If you hold passport of these below countries, you can visit Vietnam without visa in certain amount of time. To stay longer, you will need to apply a Vietnam Visa.
Country | Length of Stay |
Belarus (Republic) | < 15 days |
Brunei Darussalam | < 14 days |
Cambodia (Kingdom) | < 30 days |
Chile (Republic) | < 90 days |
Denmark (Kingdom) | < 15 days |
Finland (Republic) | < 15 days |
France (Republic) | < 15 days |
Germany (Federal Republic) | < 15 days |
Indonesia (Republic) | < 30 days |
Italy (Republic) | < 15 days |
Japan | < 15 days |
Korea (Republic) | < 15 days |
Kyrgyzstan (Republic) | < 30 days |
Laos (People’s Democratic Republic) | < 30 days |
Malaysia | < 30 days |
Myanmar (Union) | < 14 days |
Norway (Kingdom) | < 15 days |
Philippines (Republic) | < 21 days |
Russia (Federation) | < 15 days |
Singapore (Republic) | < 30 days |
Spain (Kingdom) | < 15 days |
Sweden (Kingdom) | < 15 days |
Thailand (Kingdom) | < 30 days |
United Kingdom (UK) | < 15 days |
Belarus (Republic) | < 15 days |
Brunei Darussalam | < 14 days |
Cambodia (Kingdom) | < 30 days |
Chile (Republic) | < 90 days |
Denmark (Kingdom) | < 15 days |
Finland (Republic) | < 15 days |
France (Republic) | < 15 days |
Germany (Federal Republic) | < 15 days |
Indonesia (Republic) | < 30 days |
Italy (Republic) | < 15 days |
Japan | < 15 days |
Korea (Republic) | < 15 days |
Kyrgyzstan (Republic) | < 30 days |
Laos (People’s Democratic Republic) | < 30 days |
Malaysia | < 30 days |
Myanmar (Union) | < 14 days |
Norway (Kingdom) | < 15 days |
Philippines (Republic) | < 21 days |
Russia (Federation) | < 15 days |
Singapore (Republic) | < 30 days |
Spain (Kingdom) | < 15 days |
Sweden (Kingdom) | < 15 days |
Thailand (Kingdom) | < 30 days |
United Kingdom (UK) | < 15 days |
Vietnam Visa On Arrival
Processing time
How Much Does It Cost?
Service Free
| Cost/Person (USD) | 1-2 Pax | 3-5 Pax | 6-8 Pax | >10 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Entry (1 Month Valid) | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| Single Entry (3 Month Valid) | 30 | 26 | 23 | 21 |
| Multiple Entries (1 Month Valid) | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
| Multiple Entries (3 Month Valid) | 45 | 40 | 35 | 30 |
| Cost/Person (USD) | 1-2 Pax | 3-5 Pax | 6-8 Pax | >10 Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Entry | 1 Month Valid | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| 3 Month Valid | 30 | 26 | 23 | 21 | |
| Multiple Entries | 1 Month Valid | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
| 3 Month Valid | 45 | 40 | 35 | 30 | |
Urgent Process: plus $10
Service fee can be paid by credit card.
Stamp Fee
Cost/person (USD) | Stamp fee |
Single entry | 25 |
Multiple entries | 50 |
You will pay a stamp fee on arrival at the airport.
It must be by cash, either USD or VND.
Prepare the pre-approval letter and two (2) passport photos (4cm x 6cm) to obtain the visa stamp.
Visa Application Process
Process of Vietnam Visa Application Infographic
– Submit the application form online. You shall also receive our answer online, via email.
This service is applicable only for passengers arriving at Vietnam’s international airports: Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City or Danang International Airport in Danang City.
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