How to Apply for Vietnam Visa on Arrival

Last updated: May 07,2020

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The whole process to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival has 03 simple steps:

Complete an application form online and pay for the service fee
Get the approval letter via email
Get visa stamped upon arrival at one of Vietnam international airports

Guide on How to Apply for Vietnam Visa on Arrival

1 단계. Complete the Vietnam visa online application form and pay for service fee

Fill in the secured application form with required information such as full name, date of birth, passport number, arrival date, etc.
Double-check correct information
Make payment for service fee via Credit/ Debit Card via OnePay/ PayPal or Western Union.
This full online process to apply for Vietnam visa may take you less than 5 minutes.

Step 2. Get the approval letter via email

After your submission and payment, we will start processing your visa with the Vietnam Immigration Department. Within 02 working days (or even 02 – 04 working hours with our super urgent service), you will get your visa approval letter (also known pre-approved letter) and the entry-and-exit application form delivered to your email.
You then print them out and complete the entry and exit form, prepare 2 passport-sized photos, original passport (valid for at least 06 months following your date of entry), and cash for stamping fee.

Step 3. Get visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport

Upon arrival at any of Vietnam international airports, (in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Da Nang, and Hai Phong), show your visa approval letter, completed entry and exit form, original passport, photos and pay for stamping fee to get visa stamped on your passport by Immigration Officer.

Notes:

Visa on arrival is available for Air travelers. Those arriving by land or cruise are required to contact the local Vietnam embassy to get a full Vietnam visa before departure.
Visa on arrival must be picked up at Vietnam airports after landing. See detailed visa on arrival procedures at Vietnam airports.
To fasten and smooth out your process of getting visa stamped at Vietnam airports; consider using our Airport services here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long in advance can I apply for an approval letter?

You can apply for the visa approval letter at any time convenient for you, but it should be at least 3 working days (for tourist visa) or 7 working days (business visa) to avoid emergency fees. For example, if you are planning a trip to Vietnam in February 2020, you can apply for the letter right now. Your visa approval letter becomes valid from your granted arrival date, not from your date of application or the date of issuing your letter.

Can I apply for a business visa online?

Sure, business visa is available through our service. Please see the Business Visa page for more information.

What documents do you need in order to process my application?

Please find the below for required information to process your visa on arrival and what are required at Vietnam airport.

1- To obtain an approval letter for the visa on arrival, you are required to submit the following information:

Your Full name – The same as in passport
Date of birth
Nationality
Passport number
Travel dates
Purpose of visit
Type of visa

2 – When you arrive at Vietnam airport, please present:

Approval letter (hard copy)
Two (02) passport size photos
Entry/exit form
Original passport
Stamping fee (by cash)