Whether you plan to visit Vietnam for business or pleasure, it is important to understand the entry requirements for the country. A trip to Vietnam can be a once in a lifetime experience, but a problem with your passport or Visa could easily ruin the trip. Knowing what you need, and how to get it, ahead of time will make things run much more smoothly.
You probably already know you need a valid passport to enter Vietnam. When looking at your passport, make sure that the expiration date is at least six months from your intended dates of travel. If not, you will need to have your passport renewed well in advance of your trip.
Vietnam is not so strict on photo requirements for Vietnam visa on arrival. However, it would be really helpful when you have information about photo requirements for Vietnam visa on arrival. Following is the list of regulations regarding photo requirements for the visa on arrival of our country:
- Two photos are required (one glued on the entry and exit form, one is presented if needed)
- Photographs must be passport-sized, identical and taken within the last 6 months.
- The image size from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head should be from 1 inch to 13/8 inches.
- The photographs should be in color.
If you want to get your visa stamped upon arrival, you will need to show:
- Your passport
- Printed visa approval letter
- The entry and exit form (filled in and sign in advance)
- Two passport-sized photos
- Stamping fee: 45 to 65 USD (single entry) or 95USD (multiple entry visa)
It’s so easy and simple to get your Vietnam visa; you can get it at any Vietnam international airport. After receiving your approval letter from us, you print it out (please make sure it is clear enough to see) and take it with you.
When you land at an Vietnam international airport, the first thing you see (often before or right beside the Custom area) will be the Immigration office with the bright sight showing “visa on arrival” or “landing visa” what you need to do is coming there, handing your approval letter in at the Immigration desk and fill in a simple form. Please remember to bring at least 2 passport-sized photos (4x6cm), pay 45USD for stamping fee/each person for single entry visa or 95USD for stamping fee/each person for multiple entry visa, wait about 15 - 45 minutes and finally, you can get your visa stamp upon arrival.
The procedure of applying for a visa on arrival online is very simple; it doesn’t take much time of yours, all you have to do is follow the steps as below:
- Fill out your visa application form at our website: http://vietnam-immigration.org
- Settle the payment (service fee) as per instructions.
- Obtain your visa approval letter after 2 working days (normal service), less than 1 working day (urgent service), and even less than 4 hours (super urgent service) via our email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA) had started in 2003. As of 2011, it is the predominant way that tourists from Australia, North America and Europe coming into Vietnam. As Vietnam opens its economic and travelling door, the number of arrivals is on a sharp increase, and every time it is counted. Following the rise in the number of international visitors, Vietnam visa on arrival service has grown accordingly to meet the demand. Please find below information to see if getting a visa upon arrival at the airport good for you or not.