{"id":1957,"date":"2023-03-09T16:14:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T09:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/?p=1957"},"modified":"2024-08-05T17:11:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:11:57","slug":"a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide to Vietnam Visas (update for 2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#_Disclaimer_We_believe_all_the_information_in_this_Vietnam_Visa_article_was_correct_at_the_time_it_was_published_however_regulations_in_Vietnam_change_often_so_we_urge_travelers_to_not_rely_solely_on_the_information_in_this_blog_post_when_planning_their_trip_to_Vietnam_We_cannot_be_held_responsible_for_any_lost_monies_or_travel_time_due_to_incorrect_information\" >*** Disclaimer: We believe all the information in this Vietnam Visa article was correct at the time it was published, however, regulations in Vietnam change often\u00a0so\u00a0we urge travelers\u00a0to not rely solely on the information in this blog post when planning their trip to Vietnam. We\u00a0cannot be held responsible for any lost monies or travel time due to incorrect information. ***<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#TABLE_OF_CONTENTS\" >TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#How_to_Obtain_a_Vietnam_Visa_in_2024\" >How to Obtain a Vietnam Visa in 2024\u00a0&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#Vietnam_Visa_Exemptions\" >Vietnam Visa Exemptions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#Vietnam_E-Visa\" >Vietnam E-Visa&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#So_what_is_an_E-visa\" >So, what is an E-visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#How_much_does_a_Vietnam_E-Visa_cost\" >How much does a Vietnam E-Visa cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#What_do_you_need_to_apply_for_a_Vietnam_E-Visa\" >What do you need to apply for a Vietnam E-Visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#Which_countries_can_use_a_Vietnam_E-VISA\" >Which countries can use a Vietnam E-VISA?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#Vietnam_Visa_on_Arrival_VOA\" >Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#Advantages\" >Advantages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#The_downside\" >The downside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#How_much_time_will_it_take_me_to_get_the_VOA_once_I_land\" >How much time will it take me to get the VOA once I land?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#So_what_do_you_need_to_do_to_arrange_a_VOA\" >So, what do you need to do to arrange a VOA?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-vietnam-visa\/#_Embassy_Issued_Vietnam_Visas\" >&nbsp;Embassy Issued Vietnam Visas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Disclaimer_We_believe_all_the_information_in_this_Vietnam_Visa_article_was_correct_at_the_time_it_was_published_however_regulations_in_Vietnam_change_often_so_we_urge_travelers_to_not_rely_solely_on_the_information_in_this_blog_post_when_planning_their_trip_to_Vietnam_We_cannot_be_held_responsible_for_any_lost_monies_or_travel_time_due_to_incorrect_information\"><\/span><strong>*** Disclaimer: We believe all the information in this Vietnam Visa article was correct at the time it was published, however, regulations in Vietnam change often\u00a0so\u00a0we urge travelers\u00a0to not rely solely on the information in this blog post when planning their trip to Vietnam. We\u00a0cannot be held responsible for any lost monies or travel time due to incorrect information. ***<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5400 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Vietnam-Visa-Guide-1024x812.jpg\" alt=\"vietnam visa,vietnam visas,vietnam e-visa,vietnam e visa official website,vietnam visa on arrival\" width=\"1024\" height=\"812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Vietnam-Visa-Guide-1024x812.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Vietnam-Visa-Guide-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Vietnam-Visa-Guide-768x609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Vietnam-Visa-Guide.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p>(<strong>Please click on the links below to jump directly to the section you would like to read)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TABLE_OF_CONTENTS\"><\/span><strong>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#obtain\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">How to Obtain a Vietnam Visa\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#exemptions\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Vietnam Visa Exemptions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#evisa\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Vietnam E-Visa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#voa\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#embassy\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Embassy Issued Vietnam Visas<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Obtain_a_Vietnam_Visa_in_2024\"><\/span><strong>How to Obtain a Vietnam Visa in 2024<\/strong>\u00a0<span id=\"obtain\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>So, you\u2019re thinking about Vietnam as your next holiday destination?\u00a0<\/em>Great choice!\u00a0 It is a wonderful country, full of equally wonderful people! \u00a0Whether you&#8217;re interested in food, culture, adventure or just relaxing by the beach, Vietnam has something for everyone!<\/p>\n<p>However, before you rush online to book your plane or bus ticket, you should make sure you\u00a0do your research to ensure you get the most out of your adventure. One of the first things that you will need to find out is if you need to obtain a Vietnam Visa. Most travelers to Vietnam will need to get a visa before being allowed into the country, but there are some exceptions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam_Visa_Exemptions\"><\/span><strong>Vietnam Visa Exemptions<span id=\"exemptions\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Citizens of <strong>Chile and Panama<\/strong> can stay in Vietnam without a Visa for up to <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>90 days<\/strong><\/span>, which is by far the longest of any country.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you hold a passport from one of these 7 countries, and your stay is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>30 days or less<\/strong><\/span>, then you do not require a visa to enter Vietnam:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thailand<\/li>\n<li>Cambodia<\/li>\n<li>Malaysia<\/li>\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n<li>Indonesia<\/li>\n<li>Laos<\/li>\n<li>Kyrgyzstan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>*** All foreign travelers flying direct to Phu Quoc Island are also given a 30 day Visa Exemption. If you plan on traveling to the mainland however, and you are not holding a visa exempt passport, then you will need to obtain\u00a0an E-Visa, VOA or embassy issued Visa ***<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><em>If you hold a passport from the <strong>Philippines<\/strong>, and your stay is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>21 days or less<\/strong><\/span>, then you do not require a visa to enter Vietnam.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you hold a passport from one of these 13 countries, and your stay is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>45 days or less<\/strong><\/span>, then you do not require a visa to enter Vietnam:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Japan<\/li>\n<li>South Korea<\/li>\n<li>Denmark<\/li>\n<li>Norway<\/li>\n<li>Sweden<\/li>\n<li>Finland<\/li>\n<li>Russia<\/li>\n<li>Belarus<\/li>\n<li>Germany<\/li>\n<li>France<\/li>\n<li>United Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>Spain<\/li>\n<li>Italy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you hold a passport from one of these 2 countries, and your stay is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>14 days or less<\/strong><\/span>, then you do not require a visa to enter Vietnam:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brunei<\/li>\n<li>Myanmar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>*** For the latest information regarding Visa Exempt Countries, click <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vietnam-visa.com\/vietnam-visa-exemption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/span> ****<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>To be entitled to visit Vietnam on the visa exemption, there are a couple of things you need to be aware of:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The day you arrive is counted as your first day. Whether you arrive at 12.10am or 11.45pm, that is still counted as day one. The day you leave is also counted as one of your days. So, in effect, if you have a 45 day Vietnam Visa exemption you are allowed to stay in Vietnam for up to 44 nights. If you have a 30 day Vietnam Visa exemption you allowed to stay for up to 29 nights, etc.<\/li>\n<li>You will more than likely be required to show proof of onward travel, or proof of exit. Example &#8211; an airline, or bus, ticket out of Vietnam dated within the period of your visa exemption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your passport expiration date must be over 6 months from the time of your entry into Vietnam<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Also, be aware that there are restrictions on when you can re-enter Vietnam using a visa exemption.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>If you want to re-enter Vietnam again within 30 days of your last visa-exempt entry, you will need to apply for a new visa in order to be allowed back in. That is, you must stay out of Vietnam for at least 31 days before you can enter using a visa exemption again &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">update: as of March 15th, 2023, it is NOT required that there is a 31 days before your exit and re-entry for passport holders from the following countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Belarus<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>** This rule does not apply to citizens of Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei and Myanmar **<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>There is nothing stopping you from returning to Vietnam within 31 days, but you will need to arrange a Vietnam visa to re-enter. This is quite common as many people enter Vietnam, stay for a few days, and then do a side trip to to another country, before returning to Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p>In a situation like this, one of the entries can be under the visa exemption, and the other using an E-Visa, VOA (Visa on Arrival) or embassy issued visa. It doesn\u2019t really matter which is used for which entry, so long as the exemption is used for a stay of 15 days or less. If you decide to get a VOA (visa on arrival) instead of an E-Visa or embassy issued visa, please be aware that\u00a0a VOA is only valid for air travel. A VOA cannot be used at a land border crossing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>If you come from a country where the visa exemption doesn\u2019t apply to you, or you\u2019re planning on staying longer than the period you are visa exempt; you have a few visa options:\u00a0 Vietnam E-visa, VOA (Visa on Arrival) and\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Embassy issued visa. For the purposes of this article, I will list the 3 different types of Vietnam visas<\/strong><strong>\u00a0in the order of convenience and cost to obtain.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam_E-Visa\"><\/span><strong>Vietnam E-Visa<\/strong><span id=\"evisa\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5410\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5410\" style=\"width: 452px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5410\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam-e-visa-226x300.jpg\" alt=\"vietnam visa,vietnam visas,vietnam e-visa,vietnam e visa official website,vietnam visa on arrival\" width=\"452\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam-e-visa-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam-e-visa-768x1018.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam-e-visa-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam-e-visa.jpg 782w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sample E-visa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An E-visa is by far the cheapest and easiest way to get a Vietnam Visa. Please don&#8217;t confuse a Vietnam E-Visa with the VOA (visa on arrival) because while it\u2019s similar in that you apply for both online, they are very different systems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_is_an_E-visa\"><\/span>So, what is an E-visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An E-visa as the name suggest, is a visa issued electronically. You can access Vietnam&#8217;s National Web Portal for Immigration and directly apply for a visa using an online form.<\/p>\n<p>First off, there is only one Vietnam e-visa official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn\/web\/guest\/trang-chu-ttdt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201dnofollow&quot;\">https:\/\/evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn\/web\/guest\/trang-chu-ttdt<\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn\/web\/guest\/trang-chu-ttdt\" rel=\"\u201dnofollow&quot;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Vietnam official E-Visa Page\" src=\"https:\/\/evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn\/eVisa-frontend-theme\/images\/banner_evisa_en.png\" alt=\"Vietnam official E-Visa Page\" width=\"1170\" height=\"124\" \/><\/a>\n<p>If you find any other site purporting to issue e-visas, or any site with the word \u2018e-visa\u2019 in their domain name, be aware that they will be acting as a third party. And by acting as a third party, they will charge you a fee for the privilege.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E-visa can be single entry or multiple entry, and is valid for a 90-day period (updated on August 15th, 2023)<\/strong>. If you need to stay in Vietnam for more than 90 days you will need to either apply for another e-visa or obtain another visa type through the Vietnam Embassy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Vietnam_E-Visa_cost\"><\/span>How much does a Vietnam E-Visa cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fee, which is paid at the time of application, is $25 USD.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_need_to_apply_for_a_Vietnam_E-Visa\"><\/span>What do you need to apply for a Vietnam E-Visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Passport with 6 months validity<\/li>\n<li>One 4&#215;6 passport photo in .jpg format with a white background and no glasses<\/li>\n<li>One photo of your passport data page in .jpg format<\/li>\n<li>Your temporary address in Vietnam and ports of entry and exit<\/li>\n<li>A debit or credit card for payment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It will take around 3-5 days to process your E-Visa<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_countries_can_use_a_Vietnam_E-VISA\"><\/span>Which countries can use a Vietnam E-VISA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"><b>As of August 15th, 2023, citizens of every country are eligible to apply for a Vietnam EVISA<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A major advantage of the E-visa is that, unlike a VOA (which you can only use it when entering by air), you can also use an E-visa at land border crossings and certain seaports. <a href=\"https:\/\/evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn\/documents\/20181\/117155\/List-of-evisa-port.pdf\/c774e24b-1ab8-4fb6-9ac1-dcdfaccecf8e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A list of the Vietnam border crossing ports:<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>C\u1eeda kh\u1ea9u \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng kh\u00f4ng (International airports)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. SBQT C\u00e1t Bi (HPH) &#8211; C\u00e1t Bi Int Airport (H\u1ea3i Ph\u00f2ng Province)<\/p>\n<p>2. SBQT Cam Ranh (CXR) &#8211; Cam Ranh Int Airport (Kh\u00e1nh H\u00f2a Province)<\/p>\n<p>3. SBQT C\u1ea7n Th\u01a1 (VCA) &#8211; C\u1ea7n Th\u01a1 International Airport (C\u1ea7n Th\u01a1 City)<\/p>\n<p>4. SBQT \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng (DAD) &#8211; \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng International Airport (\u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng City)<\/p>\n<p>5. SBQT N\u1ed9i B\u00e0i (HAN) &#8211; N\u1ed9i B\u00e0i Int Airport (H\u00e0 N\u1ed9i City)<\/p>\n<p>6. SBQT Ph\u00fa B\u00e0i (HUI) &#8211; Ph\u00fa B\u00e0i Int Airport (Hu\u1ebf City)<\/p>\n<p>7. SBQT Ph\u00fa Qu\u1ed1c (PQC) &#8211; Ph\u00fa Qu\u1ed1c Int Airport (Ki\u00ean Giang Province)<\/p>\n<p>8. SBQT T\u00e2n S\u01a1n Nh\u1ea5t (SGN) &#8211; T\u00e2n S\u01a1n Nh\u1ea5t Int Airport (H\u1ed3 Ch\u00ed Minh City)<\/p>\n<p>9. SBQT V\u00e2n \u0110\u1ed3n (VDO) &#8211; V\u00e2n \u0110\u1ed3n Int Airport (Qu\u1ea3ng Ninh Province)<\/p>\n<p>10. SBQT Th\u1ecd Xu\u00e2n (THD) &#8211; Th\u1ecd Xu\u00e2n Int Airport (Thanh H\u00f3a Province)<\/p>\n<p>11. SBQT \u0110\u1ed3ng H\u1edbi (VDH) &#8211; \u0110\u1ed3ng H\u1edbi Int Airport (Qu\u1ea3ng B\u00ecnh Province)<\/p>\n<p>12. SBQT Ph\u00f9 C\u00e1t (UIH) &#8211; Ph\u00f9 C\u00e1t Int Airport (B\u00ecnh \u0110\u1ecbnh Province)<\/p>\n<p>13. SBQT Li\u00ean Kh\u01b0\u01a1ng (DLI) &#8211; Li\u00ean Kh\u01b0\u01a1ng Int Airport (L\u00e2m \u0110\u1ed3ng Province)<\/p>\n<p><strong>C\u1eeda kh\u1ea9u \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng b\u1ed9 (Landports)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9.\u00a0 \u00a0C\u1eeda kh\u1ea9u B\u1edd Y &#8211; Bo Y Landport<\/p>\n<p>10. C\u1eeda kh\u1ea9u Cha Lo &#8211; Cha Lo Landport<\/p>\n<p>11. C\u1ea7u Treo &#8211; Cau Treo Landport<\/p>\n<p>12. H\u1eefu Ngh\u1ecb &#8211; Huu Nghi Landport<\/p>\n<p>13. H\u00e0 Ti\u00ean &#8211; Ha Tien Landport<\/p>\n<p>14. Lao B\u1ea3o &#8211; Lao Bao Landport<\/p>\n<p>15. L\u00e0o Cai &#8211; Lao Cai Landport<\/p>\n<p>16. CK La Lay &#8211; La Lay Landport<\/p>\n<p>17. M\u1ed9c B\u00e0i &#8211; Moc Bai Landport<\/p>\n<p>18. M\u00f3ng C\u00e1i &#8211; Mong Cai Landport<\/p>\n<p>19. C\u1eeda kh\u1ea9u N\u1eadm C\u1eafn &#8211; Nam Can Landport<\/p>\n<p>20.\u00a0C\u1eeda kh\u1ea9u Na M\u00e8o &#8211; Na Meo Landport<\/p>\n<p>21. S\u00f4ng Ti\u1ec1n &#8211; Song Tien Landport<\/p>\n<p>22. CK T\u1ecbnh Bi\u00ean &#8211; Tinh Bien Landport<\/p>\n<p>23.\u00a0C\u1eeda kh\u1ea9u T\u00e2y Trang &#8211; Tay Trang Landport<\/p>\n<p>24. CK Xa Mat &#8211; Xa Mat Landport<\/p>\n<p><strong>C\u1eeda kh\u1ea9u \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng bi\u1ec3n (Seaports)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>25. C\u1ea3ng Ch\u00e2n M\u00e2y &#8211; Chan May Seaport (Thua Thien &#8211; Hue)<\/p>\n<p>26. C\u1eeda kh\u1ea9u C\u1ea3ng \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng &#8211; Da Nang Seaport (Da Nang)<\/p>\n<p>27. C\u1ea3ng D\u01b0\u01a1ng \u0110\u00f4ng &#8211; Duong Dong Seaport (Phu Quoc, Kien Giang)<\/p>\n<p>28. C\u1ea3ng H\u00f2n Gai &#8211; Hon Gai Seaport (Quang Ninh)<\/p>\n<p>29. C\u1ea3ng H\u1ea3i Ph\u00f2ng &#8211; Hai Phong Seaport (Hai Phong)<\/p>\n<p>30. C\u1ea3ng Nha Trang &#8211; Nha Trang Seaport (Khanh Hoa)<\/p>\n<p>31. C\u1ea3ng Quy Nh\u01a1n &#8211; Quy Nhon Seaport (Binh Dinh)<\/p>\n<p>32. C\u1ea3ng TP.H\u1ed3 Ch\u00ed Minh &#8211; Ho Chi Minh City Seaport (Ho Chi Minh City)<\/p>\n<p>33. C\u1ea3ng V\u0169ng T\u00e0u &#8211; Vung Tau Seaport (Ba Ria &#8211; Vung Tau)<\/p>\n<p>34. C\u1ea3ng C\u1ea9m Ph\u1ea3 &#8211; C\u1ea9m Ph\u1ea3 Seaport (Quang Ninh)<\/p>\n<p>35. C\u1ea3ng Nghi S\u01a1n &#8211; Nghi S\u01a1n Seaport (Thanh Hoa)<\/p>\n<p>36. C\u1ea3ng V\u0169ng \u00c1ng &#8211; V\u0169ng \u00c1ng Seaport (Ha Tinh)<\/p>\n<p>36. C\u1ea3ng Dung Qu\u1ea5t &#8211; Dung Qu\u1ea5t Seaport (Quang Ngai)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam_Visa_on_Arrival_VOA\"><\/span><strong>Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA)<span id=\"voa\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">As of 2023, individuals can no longer obtain a Visa on Arrival through Visa agents on their own. You can now only obtain Visa on Arrivals through a sponsorship from a tour operator.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages\"><\/span>Advantages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unlike an E-visa you can apply to stay in Vietnam for longer than 30 days. It&#8217;s also much cheaper than an embassy issued visa, and you won\u2019t have to trust your postal service with your passport.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_downside\"><\/span>The downside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s more expensive than an E-visa and you will have to spend a little extra time at the airport organizing your Vietnam visa when you arrive.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that VOAs are currently only accepted at the following Vietnam airports and are not valid at border crossings and seaports.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>HCMC \u2013 Tan Son Nhat International Airport<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Hanoi \u2013 Noi Bai International Airport<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Danang \u2013 Danang International Airport<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Nha Trang \u2013 Cam Ranh International Airport<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_will_it_take_me_to_get_the_VOA_once_I_land\"><\/span>How much time will it take me to get the VOA once I land?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well, that depends on how many other people arrive at the same time, who also require a VOA. The wait could be anything from 10 minutes to 2 hours, with it\u00a0generally being much closer to the shorter time frame, than the longer. You can pay extra for expedited service, but it\u2019s often not required.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_do_you_need_to_do_to_arrange_a_VOA\"><\/span>So, what do you need to do to arrange a VOA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, you need\u00a0to get an\u00a0official approval letter from one of the many VOA agents out there. The fee for this service varies from provider to provider but generally ranges between $6-20 USD. Here are 2 reputable companies that can help you obtain a VOA:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Vietnam Visa Pro &#8211;\u00a0http:\/\/vietnamvisapro.net\/<\/li>\n<li>Visa 4 Vietnam &#8211; https:\/\/www.visa4vietnam.com<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your VOA agent should email you your approval letter a few days after you pay their service fee.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Please keep in mind that the\u00a0VOA approval letter is not an actual visa, but a letter that is handed in at the VOA counter, to enable you to receive a visa stamp once\u00a0you arrive at the airport in Vietnam.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Do not be concerned if there are other names on the letter\u00a0as it\u2019s quite common for agents to make visa applications in bulk. If this does concern you, then most agents can arrange a private letter for you. There is normally an extra fee for this, however.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1964\" style=\"width: 684px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1964 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16754123_10209431375444778_1476295279_n.png\" alt=\"approval letter form immigration Vietnam\" width=\"684\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16754123_10209431375444778_1476295279_n.png 684w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16754123_10209431375444778_1476295279_n-267x300.png 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Copy of an approval letter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once you have received the approval letter, print it out in its entirety. The VOA agent will also send you an \u201cEntry and exit\u201d form, and this also needs to be printed out. This form needs to be filled in, and it\u2019s a good idea to do this prior to traveling, so as to save time when you arrive.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1963\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1963\" style=\"width: 339px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1963 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16706712_10209431375364776_1892659665_n.png\" alt=\"Entry and Exit form\" width=\"339\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16706712_10209431375364776_1892659665_n.png 339w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16706712_10209431375364776_1892659665_n-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entry and Exit form<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You will also need to supply a passport-sized photo, as well as the visa stamping fee in US dollars.<\/p>\n<p>When you arrive, head straight to the VOA or Landing Visa window. Do not line up at Immigration \/ Passport control.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1965\" style=\"width: 457px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1965 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16754088_10209431375404777_373891835_n.png\" alt=\"VOA \/ Landing Visa window\" width=\"457\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16754088_10209431375404777_373891835_n.png 457w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16754088_10209431375404777_373891835_n-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">VOA \/ Landing Visa window<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once you are at the window, hand over your passport, the approval letter, the completed \u201cEntry and exit\u201d form and one passport photo. Then take a seat and wait for your name to be called.<\/p>\n<p>When your name is called, return to the counter and collect your now stamped passport. The stamp looks much the same as the Embassy issued visa (see below).<\/p>\n<p>The visa fee is now paid, which is $25 USD for one and three-month single-entry visas, and $50 USD for one and three-month multiple entry visas. Be sure to check the visa dates in your passport while still at the counter.<\/p>\n<p>When all this is done, you can proceed to the Immigration desk, followed by collecting your luggage on the way out.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Embassy_Issued_Vietnam_Visas\"><\/span><span id=\"embassy\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong>Embassy Issued Vietnam Visas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The least convenient and most expensive way to get a Vietnam Visa is to apply for an embassy issued visa. You&#8217;ll\u00a0need to contact the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in your home country to find out exactly what they require, as well as the cost.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a link to a list of Vietnam Embassies around the world:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/embassy.goabroad.com\/embassies-of\/vietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/embassy.goabroad.com\/embassies-of\/vietnam<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fees obviously vary from country to country, and, if you don\u2019t live near the Embassy, you may have to post your passport in to receive the visa stamp. This will add to the overall cost of your visa, however, and\u00a0you will risk putting\u00a0your passport in the hands of your postal service. Some Embassies may offer you the option of a loose-leaf visa, which would negate\u00a0the need to post your passport.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have\u00a0your passport back with a\u00a0Vietnam visa, you are good to go.\u00a0 There will be nothing more to pay on arrival in Vietnam, and when you do arrive, proceed directly to Immigration \/ Passport control.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1961\" style=\"width: 303px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Visa_sticker.png\" alt=\"Embassy issued Visa Sticker\" width=\"303\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Visa_sticker.png 303w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Visa_sticker-254x300.png 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Embassy issued Vietnam Visa Sticker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We hope you found this Comprehensive Vietnam Visa guide useful! 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