Vietnam visa for citizens Ireland

Do Irish Citizens Need a Visa to Vietnam?

Irish citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.

Additionally, to visit Vietnam, travelers with Ireland passports should meet the entry requirements:

• Irish passport is valid for at least 6 months following arrival date in Vietnam;
• Irish passport has at least 2 blank pages.

How to Apply for Vietnam Visa for Irish Citizens?

Irish citizens and passport holders can choose one of the following two methods to apply for a Vietnam visa:

1. Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy

There is no embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Ireland up to now.

Contact the local Vietnam embassy/consulate in nearby countries (if you are not residing in Ireland currently) to get visa stamp on your passport before departure to Vietnam.

Normally, you will need to follow these steps:

• Prepare the required documents including but not limited to:
  • Original passport
  • Portrait photos
  • Vietnam visa application form
  • Invitation letter for business visa application
• Submit the documents in person or by post, depending on the embassy/consulate and pay the service fees (in cash, by cheque, etc.)
• Get the visa and original passport in person at the embassy/consulate or get them all sent to your mailing address.

2. Apply Vietnam Visa Online (Recommended)

As there is no embassy of Vietnam in Ireland, the Irish citizens traveling to Vietnam by air is highly recommended to apply online for Visa on Arrival (VOA) as it requires no contact with the embassy.

With VOA, you apply online via website Vietnamvisaservice by:

How much is a Vietnam visa for Irish citizens?

The Vietnam visa fees for Irish citizens vary depending on the way they choose to obtain the visa for Vietnam.

• The fees for visa applied at Vietnam embassy vary by the embassy;
• The fees for visa on arrival is US$25 or US$50 for visa stamping for a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa valid for up to 3 months respectively, PLUS the service fee for visa approval letter. Check the table below for the exact amount of your Vietnam visa cost.