Is visa required for connecting through Hanoi?
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, currently has Noi Bai International. This is one of the biggest airports in the country. A majority of international travelers to Vietnam may choose Noi Bai airport as the port for entering Vietnam. Many others may just choose Noi Bai for a transit airport, which is for connecting to another destination. Is visa required for connecting through Noi Bai airport in Hanoi? The below important notices should be noted down for travelers transiting in Hanoi.
Transit and not leave the transit area
For many flights, they just stop in Hanoi just a couple of hours before resuming the journey of their customers. Therefore, no immigration procedure is required, and no transit visa is compulsory for travelers. But make sure that you will just stay in the regulated transit area only.
Out of transit area
Quite a few flights may need to stop in Noi Bai airport for longer hours, even a day to connect to the destination of their customers. In this case, many travelers may need to pay a visit downtown to the city of Hanoi, or simply they want to get out of the transit area for personal need and pleasure. In this case, a transit visa is required. The Immigration procedure needs to be followed by international travelers to Vietnam in this case.
Not sure out of the transit area or not
In case you are not sure about your activities while connecting through Noi Bai airport, you are recommended to obtain a Vietnam transit visa for yourselves so that you can be flexible in your plan with just a few USD.
If you are traveling with Vietnam airlines, they even can support you with this transit visa in a very simple way.
Step to get a transit visa Noi Bai airport.
- send visa application online
- Get visa approval letter via email
- Get visa stamped at Noi Bai airport (at the visa on arrival counter).
How much is a transit visa at Noi Bai airport
It is USD 9 for approval fee and USD 25 for stamping fee, so USD 34 totally. Citizens of Indians, Middle East, and African countries should pay the different visa fee rate.
How long can I stay in Hanoi with transit visa?
You can apply for 30 days (1-month visa) to transit in Vietnam.
How long does it take?
A transit visa takes just two business days for standard service. You may choose a suitable rush service type, or even an emergency visa if you need.
For further info about visa required connecting through Hanoi airport, please contact us (84) 8 5336 5336 or (84) 943 25 25 52 (Zalo, WhatsApp), or just email support@evietnamvisa.com
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