Vietnam e-visa visa Vietnam

How many days does it take for Indian citizens to apply for a Vietnam visa? Can I receive it on the same day if it is urgent?

Indian citizens can choose from various visas to travel to Vietnam. Including electronic visas (eVisa), paper visas, and visas on arrival. Each type of visa has its unique advantages and restrictions and applies to different travel purposes and lengths of stay.

Electronic Vietnam visa

Electronic visas are undoubtedly the most convenient option. You can complete the entire application process online without needing to visit the Vietnamese embassy in person or rely on a travel agency. Under normal circumstances, when you apply for an official electronic visa, the approval time is 3 to 7 working days. Electronic visas are suitable for:

  • Short-term tourism or business trips
  • Stay for no more than 90 days
  • Want to get fast approval and the convenience of no mail

Vietnam Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival allows you to apply for a visa on the spot after arriving at the Vietnam airport. However, applicants must apply for a visa on arrival approval document online in advance. The visa-on-arrival processing time is 4 working days, and emergency services can be received within 2 working hours. Visa on arrival is suitable for:

  • Short-term tourism or temporary travel
  • Stay for no more than 30 days

Vietnam Paper visa

For travelers who plan to stay in Vietnam for a long time, a paper visa may be a more suitable choice. To apply for a paper visa, you need to go to the Consulate. It takes about 7 to 14 working days. Paper visas are suitable for:

  • Long-term residence or work
  • Stay for more than 90 days
  • Don’t mind a longer waiting time

Analysis of the timeline for Indian citizens to apply for a Vietnam visa

Although the application process for each type of visa is different, they all require a certain waiting time. Accurately grasping the application schedule is crucial to successfully obtaining a visa. The following is the general processing time for various visas:

  • Paper visa: about 7-14 working days to apply in person. Directly enter Vietnam with a paper visa.
  • Electronic visa: 3-7 working days (through an agent, the fastest service can be received in 1 working day). Directly enter Vietnam with an electronic visa.
  • Visa approval on arrival: 4 working days (the fastest service can be received in 1 working day), and then queue up on site to collect the visa after arriving in Vietnam.

If you don’t want to apply for the Vietnam visa emergency service, keep in mind that the time frames mentioned above are for reference only. The actual processing time may be extended due to factors such as peak application periods or holidays. To avoid delays in your trip, it’s recommended to submit your application at least 2 to 3 weeks before departure or apply directly through the agency website.

If you need to obtain a Vietnam visa urgently. It is also possible to complete the procedures in a very short time. However, this usually requires paying a higher expedited fee. We will discuss this situation in detail later.

Get a visa in as fast as 1-2 hours

Sometimes, even if you are fully prepared, you may still encounter some emergencies. Such as suddenly needing to go to Vietnam, discovering that the visa information you filled in is wrong, or the original visa cannot be obtained as scheduled. In this case, the Vietnam Visa Emergency Channel will be your life-saving straw. The following situations are suitable for choosing an emergency visa service:

  • Find out that you need to apply for a visa a few hours before departure
  • Applied but failed to obtain a visa as scheduled
  • Found that the original visa information is incorrect and need to reapply

If you are in any of the above emergency situations, please contact us and we will provide you with a one-stop emergency visa service: info@vietnam-visa.in; LINE/WeChat: vietnam-visa (If you are already at the airport and want to board the plane immediately, we recommend that you contact us directly via LINE or WeChat)

Or click this link to apply directly: https://www.vietnam-visa.in/apply-vietnam-visa/

  • Choose visa on arrival (received within 2 hours at the earliest) or e-visa (received within one day at the earliest)
  • Fill in the entry and exit date, visa type, entry and exit location, and email application, and choose the time you want to receive the visa.
  • Upload your passport information page and photo (if you are applying for an e-visa).
  • Pay and wait to receive the visa.

After receiving the visa or visa approval:

E-visa: Receive the PDF version of the e-visa, print it out directly (if you don’t have time to print it, you can ask the airline to print it for you), and take it to enter Vietnam.

Visa on arrival: After receiving the PDF version of the visa on arrival approval document, print it out directly (if you don’t have time to print it, you can ask the airline to print it for you). After arriving in Vietnam, go to the “visa on arrival office” direction and provide the original passport, the visa on arrival approval document, the completed entry application form (provided at the arrival airport), and 2 photos (2 inches or 4*6cm, if you don’t have time to prepare, there is a photo spot at the arrival airport, the fee is about US$5). Wait for your name to be called, pay US$25 to get the visa (cash: US dollars or Vietnamese Dong are fine), and enter Vietnam with the visa.

 

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