Vietnam E-visa 2024

A complete guide to applying for a Vietnam visa: business visa, tourist visa, emergency visa

There are three ways to apply for a Vietnam visa, including an electronic visa, a visa on arrival, and a paper visa. Each method has different how to application process and applicable scenarios. Thus, you need to choose the most suitable application method according to your specific needs.

(I) Application process for a paper visa

A paper visa is a traditional application method. You need to prepare the required application materials and go to the Vietnam Immigration Department to provide the materials for the application. If you want to apply for a business visa, you must be guaranteed by a Vietnamese company. Here are the specific steps to apply for a paper visa:

  • Prepare application materials
  • A passport with a validity period of at least 6 months
  • Two recent color passport photos with a white background xa
  • Filled application form
  • Round-trip flight reservation or confirmation letter
  • Accommodation reservation or invitation letter
  • A business visa requires a guarantee letter from a Vietnamese company
  • Submit application

Go to the Vietnamese embassy or consulate general in your country in person or through an agent:

  • Submit application materials
  • Pay the required visa fee
  • Wait for approval
  • It usually takes 3-7 working days to complete the approval
  • After approval, you will receive a passport with a visa

Note: The application process for a paper visa is more complicated and requires full preparation in advance. In addition, if you plan to travel to Vietnam for a short period of time. It is recommended that you consider applying for an e-visa or visa on arrival, which is more convenient and efficient.

(II) Application process for Vietnam E-Visa

E-visa is a convenient visa application method introduced by the Vietnamese government in recent years. Whether you want to apply for a business visa or a tourist visa. You can quickly obtain an e-visa by submitting your application online. The following are the specific steps to apply for a Vietnam e-visa:

  • Prepare application materials
  • A scan or photo of the passport information page with a validity period of at least 6 months
  • An electronic copy of a recent color passport photo with a white background
  • Apply online
  • Submit your application through the official website or the agency website (option: e-Visa): https://www.vietnam-visa.in/apply-vietnam-visa/
  • Fill in personal information and travel plans
  • Upload the required information
  • Pay the application fee
  • Wait for approval

Usually, the approval is completed within 4 working days, Emergency service received within 1 working day

  • After approval, you will receive a Vietnam e-visa approval letter
  • Print it out and take it to enter Vietnam
  • Applying for an e-visa has the following advantages:
  • Convenient and fast: no need to go to the embassy in person, just apply online
  • Emergency service: You can get an e-visa within 1 working day (additional fees are required)

Visa period: You can apply for an e-visa of 1-3 months, suitable for business or tourism purposes

Success guarantee: 100% on-time visa issuance

(III) Vietnam Visa on Arrival application process

Visa on Arrival is another convenient visa application method. You can apply for a visa on the spot after arriving at the Vietnam airport. Here are the specific steps to apply for a visa on arrival:

  • Prepare application materials
  • A scan or photo of your passport information page with a validity period of at least 6 months
  • An electronic copy of a recent color passport photo with a white background
  • Apply online
  • Please click this link to apply (select: visa on arrival): https://www.vietnam-visa.in/apply-vietnam-visa/
  • Fill in personal information and travel plans
  • Upload the required information
  • Pay the application fee
  • Get the visa on arrival approval letter
  • Usually approved within 4 working days (in an emergency: 2-4 working hours)

After approval, you will receive the visa on arrival approval letter and entry and exit application form via email

  • Collect your visa after arriving at the Vietnam airport
  • Prepare two new color passport photos with a white background
  • Prepare $25 in cash (visa fee)
  • Prepare the completed entry and exit application form
  • Go to “Visa on Arrival Office” to collect visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is suitable for application in very urgent situations because it has the shortest approval time. But please note that you can only apply for a 1-month tourist visa on arrival. Customers who want to apply for a 3-month business visa must be guaranteed by a Vietnamese company!

(IV) Application process for emergency visa

If you need to obtain a Vietnamese visa in a very short time, you can apply for emergency services. Currently, only electronic visas and visas on arrival provide emergency services.

Emergency visa on arrival service

  • Get visa on arrival approval within 2-4 working hours at the fastest
  • But only apply for a 1-month tourist visa
  • Suitable for very urgent situations

Emergency e-visa service

  • Get an e-visa approval letter within 1 working day at the fastest
  • Must apply at least one day in advance
  • Can apply for a 1-3 month business visa or tourist visa

Please note that emergency service requires additional expedited fees. But if you need to get a visa in a very short time, this is undoubtedly the best choice.

(V) Application process for VIP fast-track service

If you don’t want to queue up at the Vietnam airport to pick up your visa. You can consider using the VIP fast-track service. We will arrange for our staff to meet you at the airport. Quickly process your visa on arrival, and accompany you through the VIP customs channel to enter Vietnam. So you don’t have to wait in line.

To apply for VIP service, just select the “VIP service” option when submitting your visa on arrival or e-visa application and pay the corresponding service fee. Our staff will confirm your arrival details with you and provide you with considerate and thoughtful one-stop service.

Visa Success Guarantee: We are committed to providing our customers with the best visa application services. Therefore, we provide a 100% visa success guarantee: If your visa application is not approved, we will refund your application fee in full. The refund will be processed through the PayPal system and will be refunded to the credit card you used to pay within 1 working day.

If you have any questions during the application process, please feel free to contact us at info@vietnam-visa.in or LINE/WeChat: vietnam-visa