TOURIST VISA FOR VIETNAM

EXEMPTED RESIDENCE PERIOD

LIST OF EXEMPTED COUNTRIES

Note

45 days

Federal Republic of Germany; French Republic; Italian Republic; Kingdom of Spain; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Russian Federation; Japan; Republic of Korea; Kingdom of Denmark; Kingdom of Sweden; Kingdom of Norway; Republic of Finland; Republic of Belarus

Based on Resolution 128/NQ-CP, effective from August 15, 2023. The policy is implemented for a duration of 3 years, starting from March 15, 2022, until the end of March 14, 2025

30 days

Cambodia; Thailand; Malaysia;  Singapore; Indonesia;  Laos

Based on the bilateral Visa Exemption Agreement between Vietnam and these countries

21 days

Philippines

14 days

Brunei; Myanmar

60 days

Citizens with APEC business cards from member economies of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

15 days

For tourists to Phu Quoc, Foreigners and abroad residing Vietnamese citizens entering Vietnam through an international border and travelling to Phu Quoc island. After entering Phu Quoc, in case travelers want to have a visit to other destinations or reside in the island more than 15 days, they will be offered Vietnam visa by the Immigration department right in the island;

HOW A TRAVEL AGENT OBTAIN TOURIST VISA APPROVAL LETTER FOR FOREIGNER?

PROCESSING TIME

► I. COLLECT INFORMATION OF FOREIGN INDIVIDUAL

Documents (clear scanned copies) required:

• Foreigner's passport page;
• Estimated travel time
• Where do foreigners want to pick up visa? (the visa can be picked up at either the Vietnamese Embassies/ Consulates in your own or another country, or Vietnam’s international airports, or international crossing borders)
• For some nationality, they may be required additional documents:

• Traveling Schedule
• Hotel booking
• Round-trip air booking
• If they are not staying in their own national countries then provide valid visas the third countries (US, Schengen,…) (if any)

As soon as possible

► II. SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR PRE-VISA TOURIST APPROVAL LETTER 

A travel agent/ tour operator in Vietnam can proceed with the online procedures for sponsoring an entry permit for foreigners. The steps are as follows:

• Step 1: Log in to dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn, the public service portal of the Ministry of Public Security. Select the 'Submit Online Application' category.
• Step 2: Find the procedure 'Approval of Foreign Personnel,' then submit the application following the provided instructions.
• Step 3: Fill in all required information on the system and attach the necessary documents as instructed.
• Step 4: Electronically sign the application as required and complete the online procedures.
• Step 5: Receive the results of the online entry permit.

4-7 working days

► Note: The maximum validity of a tourist visa for Vietnam is up to 03 months, and depending on your plan you could apply for 1 month or 3 months, all with single/multiple entry

No

OPTION

BENEFIT

1

Obtaining the tourist visa for Vietnam in person through nearest Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate;

Choosing this approach offers the benefit of having your Vietnam tourist visa stamped in your passport before you even arrive in the country, eliminating the need to wait in line for passport stamping upon arrival. Nevertheless, this method may pose challenges for individuals living at a distance from a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate, as the traditional tourist visa application process can be inconvenient for them.

2

Getting the Vietnam tourist visa via Vietnam Visa On Arrival  at the Vietnam’s international airports (VOA) or;

Obtaining a tourist visa for Vietnam via Visa on Arrival is a viable option with various advantages. With Visa on Arrival, you can apply directly and you do not need to go in person to the Embassy or apply by post. You just need to provide the required documents listed above and pay the visa stamping fee.

3

Obtain the Tourist E-visa for Vietnam via an e-visa online system

Applying for tourist visa to Vietnam via the e-visa online system is our recommended option for tourists as it is most convenient and cost-effective with validity up to 3 months