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Vietnam visa on arrival

You can collect a visa at certain airports if you already hold an official visa letter.

Ways to get a Vietnam visa on arrival

  1. Airport visa with a pre-arranged letter

    Visa on arrival

    Holders of an official visa letter issued and stamped in Hanoi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City by an authorised department qualify.

    Stay
    A maximum of 1 or 3 months.
    1. Obtain the official issued and stamped visa letter.
    2. Present it at an eligible airport to obtain the visa on arrival.

Who needs it

Travellers using this option must have an official visa letter before arrival.

How to apply

  1. Obtain a visa letter issued and stamped in Hanoi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City by one of the authorised departments.
  2. Present the letter and obtain your visa on arrival at an eligible airport.

What to bring

  • Official visa letter issued and stamped by the Vietnamese Immigration Department or the Consular Department.

Good to know

  • Arrive at an airport in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Hai Phong, Da Lat or Nha Trang.
  • The Immigration Department is within the Ministry of Public Security.
  • The Consular Department is within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Vietnam?

Travellers using this option must have an official visa letter before arrival.

How long can I stay on a Vietnam visa on arrival?

A maximum of 1 or 3 months.

What documents do I need for a Vietnam visa on arrival?

Official visa letter issued and stamped by the Vietnamese Immigration Department or the Consular Department..

How do I apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival?

1. 1. Obtain a visa letter issued and stamped in Hanoi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City by one of the authorised departments. 2. 2. Present the letter and obtain your visa on arrival at an eligible airport.

What rules do I have to follow on a Vietnam visa on arrival?

Arrive at an airport in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Hai Phong, Da Lat or Nha Trang.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Vietnam?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Vietnam visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Vietnam be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Vietnam visa on arrival rules?

On Vietnam's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Vietnam?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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