VIETNAM VISA FOR BANGLADESH CITIZEN

02 Options for Obtaining Vietnam Visa for Bangladeshi Passport Holders

Detailed Description for Applicable Vietnam Visa Options for Bangladesh Passport Holders

Option 1:
Apply for an electronic Vietnam visa (E-visa) for Bangladesh citizens

• Starting August 15, 2023, Bangladeshi passport holders can apply online for a Vietnam E-Visa. This streamlined digital visa allows stays up to 3 months and is suitable for tourism, business, or visiting relatives. You can select either a single-entry or multiple-entry visa based on your travel needs.
• Important reminder: The E-Visa cannot be extended once you arrive in Vietnam. Make sure to carefully track your visa’s validity and exit the country before it expires. Overstaying may lead to penalties and can negatively impact your travel history.

Option 2:
Apply for a Vietnam Pre-Visa Approval Letter for Bangladesh citizens to get Vietnam Visa stamp at:

• Vietnam Embassy in Bangladesh or Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in any countries; or
• Getting Vietnam Visa at Vietnam International Airports

This is a common and preferred method chosen by many foreign individuals when applying for a Vietnam visa. In this approach, foreigners need to complete two steps to obtain the Vietnam visa as per regulations:

Step 1: Apply for a Vietnam Visa Approval Letter
The first step involves working with a licensed Vietnamese company to apply for a Visa Approval Letter—an official document issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department. This letter grants permission to enter Vietnam and receive a visa upon arrival at an international airport.

The approval letter contains essential information, including:

• Details of the sponsoring organization or individual in Vietnam
• The applicant’s personal and passport information
• The authorized entry period into Vietnam
• The specific Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate or International Airport where the visa will be issued

Step 2: Receive Vietnam Visa at Vietnam Embassy or Consulate or Vietnam International Airport

Once you have your approval letter, prepare the following documents before traveling:

• Your original passport with at least six months validity
• One recent passport-sized photo (4x6 cm)
• A printed copy of your Visa Approval Letter
• The visa stamping fee, paid in cash at the airport
• The completed Vietnam entry/exit form

🏢For those who get Vietnam Visa stamp at Vietnam Embassy in Bangladesh:

Kindly contact with the Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh to get their guidance on the procedure before going:

📍 Address: No. 14, C.W.S(B) Road 33/24, Gulshan Model Town, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
📞 Phone: +880-2-2222.94052
📧 Email: dhaka@mofa.gov.vn
🌐 Website: vnembassy-dhaka.mofa.gov.vn

📌Applying through the embassy is considered a secure option, as your approved visa will be officially stamped into your passport. Just keep in mind that if you live far from Dhaka, you might need to budget for travel costs to reach the embassy location.

✈️ For those who get Vietnam Visa stamp at Vietnam International Airports:

Upon landing at the designated airport listed on your approval letter, commonly Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), or Da Nang International Airport, head to the Visa on Arrival counter. Submit your documents and fees, and your visa will be stamped into your passport, allowing smooth entry into Vietnam.

⚠️ Important Reminder: The visa can only be issued at the location specified in your approval letter. Arriving elsewhere may lead to denied entry or additional complications.

 Order of Steps

Documents & Information Preparation for Vietnam Visa for Bangladeshi Passport Holders

Responsible Party

STEP 1:
Preparing Document & Information for Vietnam Visa

1. Personal information of the visa applicant: Scan of the visa applicant's passport page.
2. Information regarding the planned entry: Confirmation of the anticipated entry date into Vietnam and visa validity.
3. Selection of the visa receiving location in Vietnam: Confirmation of the chosen location to receive the Vietnam visa. Options include:

• The Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam abroad.
• The name of an international land border checkpoint in Vietnam.
• The name of an international airport in Vietnam, such as Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai, Da Nang, Cam Ranh, or Phu Quoc….

The Bangladeshi Applicant & Their Family (If any)

• Notarized copy of the business registration certificate, investment certificate, or representative office establishment license, along with the tax registration certificate.
• Application forms for the entry permit, signed and stamped by the legal representative of the company

The Sponsoring Entity in Vietnam

STEP 2:
Online Visa Application Submission for Vietnam Visa Approval Letter

The sponsored company using their company’s token to submit the application on the Immigration website.Please seek more about online submission method in our article about Vietnam Business Visa.

The Sponsoring Entity in Vietnam

STEP 3:
Getting Vietnam Visa Approval Letter

The Company accesses the Immigration website with their account and downloads the electronic pre-visa approval letter.  

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STEP 4:
Getting Vietnam Visa Stamp on Passport for Bangladesh Citizens

The foreign expatriates prepare the below documents for their visa stamping:

• Passport requirements: The original passport must have a validity period of at least 6 months and should contain a minimum of 2 blank pages.
• Photograph specifications: Provide 2 passport-sized photos (4x6 cm) with a white background.
• Entry permit document: Print the Vietnam Entry Approval Letter issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam, ensuring that all pages are included.
• Completed entry and exit application form: Fill out the application form for entry and exit in Vietnam.

Visa Stamping Fee (pay in cash at the airport or Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate) due to Circular No. 62/2023/TT-BTC issued by Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance:

• Single-entry visa: 25USD
• Multiple-entry visa (≤ 90 days): 50USD
• Multiple-entry visa (91–180 days): 95USD
• Multiple-entry visa (181–365 days): 135USD

The Bangladeshi Applicant & Their Family (If any)

List of Countries Exempt From Vietnam Visa

Condition

Duration of Exemption

Purpose of Entry

Germany
France
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
Russia
Japan
South Korea
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Sweden
Belarus

Meet all the entry requirements as stipulated by Vietnamese law:

• Passport validity must be at least 6 months from the date of entry into Vietnam;
• The passport must have at least 02 blank pages

• Not exceeding 45 days from the date of entry.
• Not available for extension.

No distinction in passport type and entry purpose.