How to Apply for Vietnam Visa on Arrival
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Visa on arrival (VOA) is a convenient way to get a valid visa for Vietnam. It is now available for both tourist and business travelers as follows:
| Item | Tourist VOA | Business VOA |
| Eligible applicants | Those who are not eligible for Vietnam visa exemption and Vietnam e-visa. | All nationalities |
| Requirements | A sponsor tour operator in Vietnam (if any) | A sponsor company in Vietnam |
| Validity | ►Up to 20 – 25 days ►Single entry ►Cannot be extended |
►Up to 3 months ►Single/multiple entry ►Can be extended ONCE |
| Validity start | From the granted arrival date, not from the date of visa approval letter issuance. | From the granted arrival date, not from the date of visa approval letter issuance. |
Guide on How to Apply for Vietnam Visa on Arrival
No matter you are applying for a tourist VOA or a business VOA with us, you must follow these steps:
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Step 1. Complete the Vietnam visa online application form
Fill in the secured application form with required information such as full name, expected arrival date, expected port of entry, etc.
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Step 2: Make payment of service fee
After getting your request, we will take a careful look into your case, confirm with you the service fee as well as processing time via email or Whatsapp.
If you agree, you will make payment via Paypal/Credit/ Debit Card via OnePay/ PayPal or Western Union.
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Step 3: Get the approval letter via email
After your payment, we will start processing your visa application with the Vietnam Immigration Department. You will get your visa approval letter (also known pre-approved letter) and the entry-and-exit application form delivered to your email within the guaranteed time.
You then print them out and complete the entry and exit form, prepare 2 passport-sized photos, original passport (valid for at least 06 months following your date of entry), and cash for stamping fee.
You then print them out and complete the entry and exit form, prepare 2 passport-sized photos, original passport (valid for at least 06 months following your date of entry), and cash for stamping fee.
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Step 4. Get visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport
Upon arrival at any of Vietnam international airports (in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, and Hai Phong), show your visa approval letter, completed entry and exit form, original passport, photos and pay for stamping fee to get visa stamped on your passport by Immigration Officer.
Notes:
- Visa on arrival is available for Air travelers. Those arriving by land or cruise are required to contact the local Vietnam embassy to get a full Vietnam visa before departure.
- Visa on arrival must be picked up at Vietnam airports after landing. See detailed visa on arrival procedures at Vietnam airports.
- To fasten and smooth out your process of getting visa stamped at Vietnam airports; consider using our Airport services here.
