Do I need a visa to enter Vietnam?

Yes, most international travelers to Vietnam for travel or business purposes may need to apply for a Vietnam visa, except for those included in this list of Vietnam visa exemption. To save your cost and time for a Vietnam visa, you should strictly follow the steps below:

  • Send us soft copy of your passport and the page containing your current Vietnam visa and we will inform whether your visa can be extended or not
  • Send your original passport to our address and pay the extension fee
  • Get your passport with extended stay within 8 working days normally or 3 working days in urgent case upon your request

But before you go, you need to acknowledge Vietnam visa requirements. The following is a short, clear checklist of documents required for Vietnam visa application. It applies to those who are not exempted from Vietnam visa.

Documents required for getting a Vietnam visa include
  • Send us soft copy of your passport and the page containing your current Vietnam visa and we will inform whether your visa can be extended or not
  • Send your original passport to our address and pay the extension fee
  • Get your passport with extended stay within 8 working days normally or 3 working days in urgent case upon your request
Notes:
  • Send us soft copy of your passport and the page containing your current Vietnam visa and we will inform whether your visa can be extended or not
  • Send your original passport to our address and pay the extension fee
  • Get your passport with extended stay within 8 working days normally or 3 working days in urgent case upon your request
Check Vietnam visa requirements by nationality:

Or select your nationality in the list below to check whether you need a visa for Vietnam or not!

Check your visa requirement

    The below checklist is the common things you need to obtain a visa for Vietnam.
  • Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months since the proposed date of entry
  • Photo: Two passport sized photos (4x6 cm and must be recently taken with no glass-wear) for visa on arrival, embassy visa; or photo file for Evisa
  • Application Form: M3 entry/exit form (for visa on arrival)
  • Stamping Fee: must be in cash paid on arrival at Vietnam airport (for visa on arrival) - $25 for single entry and $50 for multiple entry. For Evisa, stamping fee is included in the approval fee)
  • Approval Letter/code: This is required if you want to obtain the visa on arrival at Vietnam's airport or at an Embassy of Vietnam
    • For detailed visa requirements for specific case, please choose your nationality in the box below.
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