HOW FRENCH TOURISTS CAN ENTER VIETNAM BY VISA

Friday, 07/06/19

Thanks to Vietnam’s open-door policies, accompanied by with the cooperation and support of French travel agencies, Vietnam is becoming one of the favorite destinations of French tourists recently. Moreover, the richness of culture, breathtaking sceneries, and the warmth of Vietnamese brought French tourists many unforgettable trips. In spite of 15-day Vietnam Visa Exemption for French, French tourists still need to have a Vietnam Tourist Visa if you plan to extend your vacation. The post below includes steps to get Vietnam Tourist Visa for French tourists along with some required documents. Trust us, you will not encounter any difficulties if following probably our instruction.

HOW LONG ARE FRENCH TOURISTS ALLOWED TO STAY IN VIETNAM?
French tourists are granted unilateral visa-free entry to Vietnam due to Vietnam Visa Exemption Agreement between France and Vietnam. Therefore, French tourists are able to enjoy their vacation in Vietnam for the duration at maximum 15 days.

However, unless leaving for France or travel to other places after 15 days, all you have to do is issuing a Vietnam Tourist Visa.

WHAT IS VIETNAM TOURIST VISA FOR FRENCH TOURISTS?
It is essential that French tourists should obtain a Vietnam Tourist Visa so that you are able to stay in Vietnam for more than 15 days.

Vietnam Tourist Visa symbolized as DL is issued for French tourists travelling to Vietnam with single or multiple entries. As a French citizen, to get this type of visa, you will need to satisfy 2 following steps:

Step 1: Have a Tourist Approval Letter (Pre-Visa) sponsored by the travel company in Vietnam, issued by the Ministry of Public Security in advance;
Step 2: Pick up the Vietnam tourist visa on your own at your nearest Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in France, or at the international border gates or at the international airports in Vietnam.

To be easier for you, we have presented here 3 preferences to you depending on your convenience.

Apply in person or by post via Embassy of Vietnam in France;
Apply for a Visa on Arrival at the Vietnam’s international airports (VOA) or;
Apply for an e-visa online.

These options have both merits and demerits; however, we recommend you chose Visa on Arrival as the most favorable choice for French tourists, especially for those who travel to Vietnam by airplane. The first advantage as well as the most convenient factor is that you just need to complete an online application form at home. Moreover, the processing duration is quite faster than other ways and your passport will be stamped at the time you get to a Vietnam’s international airport, for example, Hanoi, Danang, Ho Chi Minh, Cam Ranh or Phu Quoc Airport.

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR TAKING VIETNAM TOURIST VISA FOR FRENCH TOURISTS
French tourists are able to get your visa stamped at the embassy or the airport or border crossing, to do this you must submit the following documents:

Applicant’s original passport must be valid for six months from your intended arrival date, and must have at least one blank visa page;
2 passport sized photographs (4x6 cm);
The copy of Tourist Approval Letter;
Complete the entry and exit application form;
Visa stamping fee depending on the visa single or multiple entry and visa validity (USD25 for 1 and 3 month single, USD50 for 1 and 3 month multiple, USD95 for 6 month multiple and USD135 for 1 year multiple entry) must be paid in cash at the place of visa picking up

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HOW FRENCH TOURISTS CAN ENTER VIETNAM BY VISA

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