Complete Guide: How to Obtain a Vietnam Visa for Foreigners

Vietnam as of 2014, the population count is estimated at almost 91 million. It is the 13th largest in the world in terms of population count and the 5th in Asia. Vietnam is also one of the most visited countries in Southeast Asia with about 6 million tourists who travel to Vietnam annually (as of 2012).

Tận hưởng kỳ nghỉ dưỡng Phú Quốc tại Cottage Village.

Vietnam is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. It has plenty to offer for tourists of all ages and demographics – from cultural, to historical and natural attractions. You can find all of them when you travel to Vietnam.

☘ Visa Required: Vietnam visa for foreigners who travel to Vietnam, except for those listed under Visa exempt countries, must obtain a visa and hold passport with up to 6 months in validity. For a list of Visa-exempt countries

As of January 2022, regular passport holders of 25 countries DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam. Here is the full list of Vietnam visa free countries:

☘ Conditions for Making Vietnam Visa Exemption

To enter Vietnam with a Vietnam visa exemption, the eligible travelers are required to ensure:

1. Their passport valid for at least 6 months following their date of arrival in Vietnam; and
2. Their passport has at least 02 blank pages.

How to get a Vietnam visa for foreigners.

There are multiple ways to apply for your visa to Vietnam, that may include:

• Apply visa at one of the Vietnamese embassies abroad
• Apply for an e-visa online
• Apply for a visa on arrival at com

Visa requirements

• Passport which must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.
• Have 02 passport-sized photos (4*6cm) taken with no glass wears
• Passport must have 02 blank pages for visa stamp

Visa processing times

• Visa on arrival: Visitors to obtain a Vietnamese visa is to apply for a visa on arrival online at https://visaonlinevietnam.com. You can complete your visa application in just a few simple steps, receive the visa approval letter by email in 3-5 working days and print out the documents, prepare entry/exit form and the stamping fee in cash, board the plane to Vietnam and pick up the visa stamp upon arrival at Vietnam airport.
• Urgent Vietnam visa: Inrush situation you can get your approval letter within a few hours (4 – 8 business hours) after making application and confirm payment online. Depending on how rush you need, we will help you obtain your visa. And in super urgent cases, your visa approval letter will be sent around 30 minutes – 4 hours. However, you will be charged from $198 in this case for a single-entry Vietnam visa (Excluding Stamping fee, paid directly to the Immigration counter at the airport).
• Visa at the embassy: 5 working days + the postal delivery time if you send your passport by mail.

In case you want to guarantee the visa for your trip to Vietnam, we are here to help. We are always here to support you. Please visit the https://www.visaonlinevietnam.com, let me know if you have any question, contact us. You all will be assisted in every step from the start of your application until you successfully get the visa and land in Vietnam.

Vietnam Embassy Singapore