Sep 30, 2013 in Visa News

Can Sri Lankans apply for tourist visa for Vietnam

Sri Lankan wishing to enter Vietnam with tourist purpose may firstly source embassy of Vietnam in this country to apply for visa. However, it is not the option for them. The reason is that the Embassy of Vietnam in every country will require them to have a pre-approved Vietnam visa or Vietnam visa approval code before issuing a tourist visa for them.

In reality, Sri Lankans can also get visa at airport in Vietnam if they have pre-approved airport visa for Vietnam or Vietnam visa approval letter.

How to get pre-approved visa for entering Vietnam for tourist purpose for Sri Lankans?

Due to the diplomatic policy of Vietnam and Sri Lanka, the Immigration Department of Vietnam require a sponsor who is Vietnamese to guarantee for Sri Lankan citizens before approving a tourist visa request for this citizen. The sponsor can be a company, an agent, or an organization. Currently, Sri Lankans can submit their Vietnam visa application online and pay the sponsor fee and approval fee. The total fee is advised right after they choose the options for their tourist visa request. By requesting visa online, Sri Lankans can surely get pre-approved visa for Vietnam which is requested and sponsor by EVietnamvisa.com . For those Sri Lankans plan to enter Vietnam via airway, visa on arrival is recommended, otherwise visa code can be the option for if you enter Vietnam by bus or ship.

As the fee includes the approval and guarantee fee, Sri Lankans have to pay higher fee when getting tourist visa for Vietnam (compared with other citizens). However, they enjoy the same stamping fee rate when getting visa stamped at airport in Vietnam or at Embassy.

To get a tourist visa ready for travelling to Vietnam, Sri Lankan should apply for the visa at least 3 business days prior to your departure date. In urgent case, the visa can be processed in 2 business days. The urgent service of 4 hours or 1 day processing is currently not applicable for Sri Lankans. In case of getting urgent visa (2 business days) a plus fee of USD 30 is charged.

The applicable tourist visa for Sri Lankan has validity of 30 days but it can be extended to 1 month or three month more if you wish to stay longer in the country.

For further information about “can Sri Lankans apply for tourist visa for Vietnam” please feel free to contact us via email support@evietnamvisa.com or hotline number (84) 943 25 25 52.