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Vietnam Visa Requirements

There is a common, and short checklist of what you need in order to apply for a Vietnam visa. This list applies for all passport-holders whose countries do not have visa exemption agreement with Vietnam. If you apply for special visa type (other than the tourist visa), additional document may be required.

Visa requirements in brief

This is a list of the mandatory documents required for a Vietnam visitor visa.

PassportPassports must have at least 06 months of validity remaining and at least 1 blank page for the visa sticker. Temporary passports may not be accepted.
PhotosTwo passport sized photos (4×6 cm and must be recently taken with no glass-wear)
Application formM3 entry/ exit form (for visa on arrival)
Stamping feePaid by cash upon arrival (for visa on arrival) – $25 for single entry and $50 for multiple entry.
Approval letterThis is required if you want to obtain the visa on arrival at Vietnam’s airports.
Passport bio page scanThis is required if you apply for an e-visa
Credit/debit cardsFor online payment for e-visa fees.
Proof of onward travelIn case you are exempt from entry visa requirements.

Visa requirements by country

Visa requirements for Vietnam depend on the type of visa you are applying for. The Vietnam visa requirements also differ based on your nationality and the reason for your visit. Check your nationality in the list below to know whether you need a visa for Vietnam or not:

  • All
  • Africa
  • America
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Oceania
COUNTRY Entry visa E-visa Visa On Arrival
Australia
Australia
Required Eligible Required
Fiji
Fiji
Required Eligible Required
Japan
Japan
Eligible Eligible Eligible

FAQs

You can apply for a visa approval letter at any time convenient for you. Still, we recommend you use at least 5-7 working days (for Vietnam tourist visa) or 10 working days (Vietnam business visa) in advance to avoid emergency fees. Your visa approval letter becomes valid from your granted arrival date, not from the date of application or the date of issuing your letter.

You can apply for a visa approval letter at any time convenient for you. Still, we recommend you use at least 5-7 working days (for Vietnam tourist visa) or 10 working days (Vietnam business visa) in advance to avoid emergency fees. Your visa approval letter becomes valid from your granted arrival date, not from the date of application or the date of issuing your letter.

You can apply for a visa approval letter at any time convenient for you. Still, we recommend you use at least 5-7 working days (for Vietnam tourist visa) or 10 working days (Vietnam business visa) in advance to avoid emergency fees. Your visa approval letter becomes valid from your granted arrival date, not from the date of application or the date of issuing your letter.

You can apply for a visa approval letter at any time convenient for you. Still, we recommend you use at least 5-7 working days (for Vietnam tourist visa) or 10 working days (Vietnam business visa) in advance to avoid emergency fees. Your visa approval letter becomes valid from your granted arrival date, not from the date of application or the date of issuing your letter.

You can apply for a visa approval letter at any time convenient for you. Still, we recommend you use at least 5-7 working days (for Vietnam tourist visa) or 10 working days (Vietnam business visa) in advance to avoid emergency fees. Your visa approval letter becomes valid from your granted arrival date, not from the date of application or the date of issuing your letter.