Visa requirement

Most nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam. Exceptions are listed below:

 

Type Of Visa:

Tourist, 1 Entry, 1 Month

Multiple Entry Traveler Nationality: United States of America and Canada

 

In order for V’EXPLORE TOURS to process this travel document request, you will need to send to us the following:

 

1. Application Forms

Provide 1 fully completed and signed copy of the attached application form(s).

The application(s) attached must be filled out using blue or black ink.

 

2. Photographs .

1 passport size and quality photograph is required.

 

3. Passport

Your passport with sufficient blank pages for any visa stamps. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months, beyond the visa validity date.

 

4. The following is additional information pertaining to this travel document request:

Please make sure that fields 10 and 11 are filled out completely to indicate the purpose of travel and include contact information in Vietnam. Visas are date specific. You must have dates of entry and exit on your application.

Please note that if you are traveling a CRUISE to Vietnam you need to apply for 1 Month MULTIPLE Entry Visa onboard.

 

1. Processing Time:

A minimum of 7 business days should be allocated to process this request.

 

2. Visa fee

The following prices included consular fee and for V’EXPLORE TOURS's professional services per visa request.

Additional charges will apply for weekend, same-day and after-hours delivery.

 

In order to obtain a visa on arrival, it is necessary to have an invitation letter from the Vietnamese Authorities.

Available Entry Points: Visa on arrival is available at the three international airports (Hanoi, Danang and Saigon).

 

1. Invitation letter from the Vietnam authorities (see procedure below)

2. Passport (must be valid for at least six months, and have one full page for the visa stamp)

3. Two recent passport photos

4. Visa application form

5. Visa Fee

The service fee for process the approval letter will be pay in advanced to V’ Explore Tours

Approval Letter for Visa on arrival to Vietnam standard: US$50.00 per person –5 working days

Approval Letter for Visa on arrival to Vietnam Rush: US$75.00 per person – 3-5 working days

Stamping fee for Visa arrival at the airport US$25 per person (01 month visa & Single entry)

Stamping fee for Visa arrival at the airport US$50 per person (03 month visa & Multi entry)

Validity: Visa on Arrival is single-entry visa and is valid for 30 days after date of entry.

 

It is necessary to submit the following details to apply the invitation letter:

- Passport details (full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport number, date of issue, date of expiry)

- Dates of travel

- Port of entry

- Specify single or multiple entry

 

Hand over the passport, invitation letter, application form, passport photos and stamping fee for visa to immigration counter at the airport.

Average processing time is 30 minutes, but this may vary.

 

The multiple-entry visa is valid 30 days after the date of first entry; must be used within a year of being issued. This is required for all travellers who will leave and re-enter Vietnam on one itinerary (with the exception of travellers who connect immediately to an international flight but do not leave the international terminal. Travellers who connect to a domestic flight before connecting to an international flight must still apply for a multiple -entry visa. Additional surcharges may apply. Multiple-entry visa can be applied for upon arrival or from the embassy.