Do I need to apply for a separate Vietnam visa for my child under 14 years old when traveling to Vietnam with him/her?

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Do children under 14 years old need to apply for a Vietnam visa?

The answer is YES. According to Vietnam’s visa regulations, every traveler to Vietnam, regardless of age, needs to hold a valid Vietnam visa. Therefore, even if your child is not yet 14 years old, you must apply for a Vietnam visa for them.

However, the application method will vary depending on the situation:

• If your child has his/her own passport, then you need to apply for a Vietnam visa for them separately. However, parents can apply for a visa on behalf of their children, which is more convenient. 
• On the other hand, if your child shares the same passport with you. Then you only need to include the child’s information in your visa application.

In either case, a Vietnam visa is an essential travel document. Let’s learn more about the different types of Vietnam visas and the corresponding application process.

Steps and documents required to apply for a visa on arrival

The Vietnam visa on arrival means that you apply for and receive a visa at the airport after arriving in Vietnam. This type of visa is suitable for you when traveling to Vietnam in an emergency.

The documents required to apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival include a scan or photo of your passport information page; and a recent color ID photo with a white background (for use at the airport).

The application steps are as follows:

• Through this website (select Visa on Arrival): Submit an application online. You can submit the application on behalf of your child. The standard service takes 4 working days. In case of emergency, you can receive the approval document within 2-4 working hours.
• After receiving the approval document, prepare two passport photos, $25 in cash, and a completed entry and exit application form.
• After arriving in Vietnam, go to the “visa on arrival” office, submit the required documents, and receive the visa on arrival.

Vietnam E-visa: Application steps and required documents

The documents required to apply for a Vietnam e-visa only include a scan or photo of your passport information page and a recent photo (taken with a mobile phone). The application steps are as follows:

• Through this website (select E-visa): Submit an application online. You can submit the application on behalf of your child.
• The normal service takes 4 working days. In case of emergency, you can receive the e-visa within 1 working day.
• After receiving the e-visa, you only need to print it out and carry it with you.

The advantages of applying for an e-visa through the agency website are:

• It is easy to operate, and there is no need to go to the embassy or consulate in person
• You can choose a stay period of 1-3 months
• You can choose business or tourism purposes
• Affordable price and fast service

Therefore, if you plan to travel to Vietnam with your children, we strongly recommend that you apply for an e-visa. This is not only convenient and fast but also avoids the trouble of waiting in line at the airport.

Vietnam VIP Fast Clearance Service

If you don’t want to queue up at the airport to get a visa. We also provide VIP Fast Clearance Service, which you will see recommended when you apply for a visa. With this service, our staff will meet you at the airport, help you quickly get a visa, and enter the country through customs first.

This service is very suitable for families traveling to Vietnam with children. It can save you precious time and make the journey more relaxed and enjoyable. Our staff will serve you throughout the journey to ensure that you and your children can enter the country smoothly and start a wonderful trip to Vietnam. Please contact us via https://www.vietnam-visa.in/apply-vietnam-visa/

Visa Success Guarantee

When you apply for a Vietnam visa on this website, you can rest assured that we promise a 100% visa success rate. If you are unfortunately rejected for a visa, we will refund your fees in full.

We refund through the PayPal system to ensure that you will receive the refund within 1 working day and it will be directly refunded to the credit card you used to pay. This guarantee is based on our more than 10 years of experience in a visa agency, and we have enough confidence in the quality of our service.