How long does it take to get Vietnam visa for Benin?

Question:

I am going to travel to Vietnam next month.  I have applied online for a visa to Vietnam and waited for the issued visa approval letter. How long does it take to get Vietnam visa for Benin citizen? Many thanks,

 Answer: 

Vietnam Immigration law states that Benin citizens entering Vietnam for tourist or business activities need to apply for a visa before departure.

Currently, there are 2 alternative ways for Benin to get visa to Vietnam: applying online or applying directly at Vietnam Embassy. Processing time for visa to Vietnam for Benin citizen is different from these applying methods.

1. How long does it take to apply for Vietnam visa online?

To get Vietnam visa online for Benin, it takes about 3 working days to get your visa request approved. What you need to dp is to complete Vietnam visa application online and payment for visa approval fee. After processing time, applicants will receive visa approval letter/ code issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam that allows you to get Vietnam visa stamped.

Currently, applicable visa types for Vietnam visa online are: 1 month single/ multiple entry visa and 3 month single/ multiple entry visa. The approval fee applied for Benin citizen is depended on each visa types you want to apply. For details, it is USD 240/ person for 1 month single entry visa and USD 290/ person for 3 other visa types.

2. How long does it take to apply for Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy?

For applying Vietnam visa at Embassy, it takes longer time to issue visa for Benin citizens. In this case, applicants need to submit your original passport, visa application form and a guarantee invitation from a company located in Vietnam or pre-approved Vietnam visa granted by Vietnam Immigration Department. Processing time and the cost of applying methods is various from Embassy of Vietnam in different country. For exact information, Benin travelers are advised to contact to staff in charge at the Embassy before coming there to apply for visa.

In brief, Benin travelers can save your time by applying for Vietnam visa online. Especially, for Vietnam visa on arrival, it can be considered as the most convenient way to obtain visa to Vietnam. By on arrival Vietnam visa for Benin, applicants can complete visa requirements online without any original document and get Vietnam visa stamped upon your arrival at Vietnam airport without going to any Embassy of Vietnam. In addition, it is also very economical, and secure.

For any further guidance regarding how long does it take to get Vietnam visa for Benin citizens, please feel free to contact us via email support@evietnamvisa.com or hotline number (84) 943 25 25 52.