Vietnam visa exemption for UK citizens

Since July 2015, UK passport holders entering Vietnam for purpose of tourist are no longer required to have a visa provided that their scheduled staying duration is no more than 15 days.

What should UK passport holders do to get visa exemption?

All a UK citizen should prepare to have Vietnam visa exemption is to double check your passport’s expire date, make sure it is valid at least for six months since the date of entry into Vietnam.

Upon arrival at the airport in Vietnam, the immigration officer will stamp a visa exemption seal on one page of your passport. 

Remember that the exemption seal is valid for only 15 days.

What if a UK citizens plan to stay more than 15 days?

In case of staying more than the exemption grant, you basically can get the visa extended. However, it is not the recommended way as the extension fee is high, and your passport would be kept for several days for the extension seal. Applying for a 30 days or 90 days visa in advance is recommended in this case.

How to apply for a visa for a UK citizens?

The traditional way of getting a visa at Embassy of Vietnam is currently not preferred by travelers worldwide since it is time-consuming and more costly.

An approval letter for getting a visa at Vietnam airport on arrival is the trend. Just simply do the following steps:

- Request visa online

- Send payment for visa approval fee

- Get visa approval letter printed out

The letter is the prerequisite for your boarding on a plane traveling to Vietnam.

How much are the visas for UK passport holders?

The cost is decided on the types of visa and its validity length, and the nationality of the applicant as well. The details on the updated cost can be found at Vietnam visa fee page.

However the stamping cost (you pay when getting visa stamped at the airport are regulated to be the same rate for citizens of all country.: the single visa type of 30 days and 90 days costs USD 45, USD 65 is for 30 days multiple types, and USD 95 for 90 days multiple entries- type.

How long is the procedure for UK citizens?

The conventional visa processing takes two business days, yet urgent service may be utilized if you are in a rush to departing to Vietnam. The one day urgent service charges a plus of USD 10 and the four business hours service charges an extra of USD 15.

Why UK passport holders should use visa on arrival?

Needless to say, travelling to Embassy is not preferred by almost travelers due to the common complicated procedures. Besides, spending precious time going to and pro is unnecessary while visa on arrival for United Kingdom citizens has been applicable. Furthermore, the estimated cost of the convenient way is even far more affordable for almost all travelers. Last but not least, visa upon arrival Vietnam is the only solution in case you are in rush for the schedule flight to Vietnam as it can be obtained within few working hours.

 Why the citizens of the United Kingdom are free for a visa?

This law is among the actions of Vietnam government in the efforts to promote their tourism industry. Travelers in general and UK tourists, in particular, are encouraged visit the country and popularize the beautiful image of Vietnam to the world.

 Besides, the number of UK tourist to Vietnam account for a considerably big portion of the whole. Therefore, this will be a strategic decision to enhance the development of the related services of the country.

Furthermore, the proposal of extending visa exemption for UK citizens up to three months has been submitted for consideration. Hopefully, the positive changes will be made soon.

For further assistance and information on Vietnam visa exemption for UK citizens, procedure to get the visa and the related issue, please contact support@evietnamvisa.com or call (84) 943 25 25 52.