Do Indian citizens need to apply for a Vietnam visa? How to apply?

• Detailed Complete Guide to Apply for a Vietnam Visa in Kakinada, India
• Detailed Complete Guide to Apply for a Vietnam Visa in Chittoor, India

The Vietnamese government has strict regulations on entry visas, and entry without proper authorization will be considered illegal. Fortunately, for Indian citizens, the process of applying for a Vietnam visa is relatively simple. And there are multiple options to consider.

Depending on your specific needs and schedule, you can choose from the following visa types:

• Apply for a paper visa at the consulate: This is the most traditional application method. You need to go to the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in India in person to submit your application materials. The processing time usually takes about 7 working days.
• Apply for a visa on arrival: This is a more convenient option suitable for Indian citizens living around the world. Applicants can apply online in advance and pick up a paper visa at the “visa on arrival” counter at the airport after arriving in Vietnam.
• Apply for an e-visa online: This is the easiest and fastest way to apply. It is also suitable for Indian citizens living around the world. Applicants only need to submit an application online to obtain an e-visa, which can exchange for a paper visa after arriving in Vietnam.

Step-by-step guide for Indian citizens to apply for a separate visa

If you choose to apply for a paper visa at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate India, please follow the steps below (Prepare the required materials):

• A passport with a validity period of at least 6 months
• Two recent color passport photos with a white background
• Filled in the application form
• Booked flight/hotel information

Submit the application at the consulate: Bring the above materials to the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in India (please click this link to check the address), submit the application, and pay the corresponding fees.

Wait for the review result: It usually takes about 7 working days for the embassy or consulate to review your application. During this period, please wait patiently and prepare your passport.

Collecting the visa: After the review is passed, you can go to the embassy or consulate to collect your passport with the visa. Please check the visa information carefully to ensure that it is correct.

It is worth noting that the application process for a separate visa is relatively cumbersome, requires a lot of information, and cannot be expedited. If you are in a hurry, it is recommended to consider other more convenient visa application methods.

Guide Steps for Indian citizens to apply for a visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is a more convenient visa application method. You can apply online in advance and collect a paper visa at the airport after arriving in Vietnam. The specific steps are as follows:

• Prepare materials: a scan of the passport information page with a validity period of at least 3 months
• Apply online: Submit your application online through this website (select Visa on Arrival) https://www.vietnam-visa.in/apply-vietnam-visa/.
• Wait for review results: In an emergency, you can receive the approved visa on arrival approval letter within 2-4 working hours.

Get a visa after arriving in Vietnam:

• Prepare 2 new color passport photos with a white background
• Prepare $25 in cash (for visa fees)
• Bring a completed entry and exit application form
• Go to the “visa on arrival office” counter at the airport, submit the above materials, and collect the passport with a visa.

The advantage of a visa on arrival is that it has approved in a shorter time, which is very suitable for applications in emergency situations. However, please note that the validity period of a visa on arrival is usually short (1 month). And it cannot be extended or converted to other types of visas in Vietnam.

Step Guide for Indian citizens to apply for an e-visa

An e-visa is undoubtedly the most convenient and time-saving way to apply for a visa. You only need to submit an application online to obtain an e-visa in a short time, and then exchange it for a paper visa after arriving in Vietnam. The specific steps are as follows:

• Prepare the required information: a scan of the passport information page with a validity period of at least 6 months and a headshot (you can also take it with a mobile phone).
• Apply online (select e-visa) https://www.vietnam-visa.in/apply-vietnam-visa/, Submit your application online.
• Fill in the application form: According to the website prompts, accurately fill in all the required information, including personal information, travel purposes, etc.
• Pay the application fee: Pay the application fee by credit card or other payment methods.
• Wait for the review result: In an emergency, you can receive the e-visa within 1 working day.

The advantages of applying for an e-visa are:

• Convenient and efficient: The entire application process can be completed online, without going to the embassy or airport in person.
• Flexibility and diversity: You can apply for a visa for 1-3 months, suitable for business or tourism purposes.
• Time-saving: The review speed is extremely fast, and an e-visa can be obtained within 1 working day in an emergency.

VIP Fast Track Service

If you don’t want to queue up at the airport to pick up your visa, we also provide VIP Fast Track Service (you will see the recommendation when applying for a visa on arrival or an e-visa, please click to use it if you need it). With this service, our staff will:

• Meet you at the airport when you arrive in Vietnam
• Quickly process your visa application
• Accompany you through the VIP customs entry channel

This way, you can avoid long waits and complete the entry procedures easily and efficiently. The VIP fast-track service ensures that your journey is convenient from the beginning and your journey is smooth.

Visa Success Guarantee

We are very confident that we can provide you with high-quality visa agency services. In fact, we have more than 10 years of experience and can guarantee a 100% visa application success rate. In the unfortunate event of an application failure, we will refund your application fee in full.

Refunds will be made through the PayPal system and will be refunded to your original credit card within 1 business day. We always put our customer’s interests first and provide you with transparent and reliable services.