Vietnam visa on arrival | Detailed guide & Requirements 2022

Vietnam visa on arrival is one of the most convenient ways for people to travel. You do not have to spend too much time and money going to the embassy of Vietnam. VEU’s visa services will tell you about the VOA in this post.

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1. What is Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA)?

Vietnam visa on arrival is commonly known as a Vietnam visa online (e-visa). It is the alternative way for people to obtain a visa to Vietnam. You don’t need to go to the embassy, line up and fill in the paper form. All you need is to use electronic devices to fill in the online form.

The definition of Vietnam visa on arrival

2. “Can I get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?”

There is the question that many people are concerned about. In this paragraph, we will answer this for you. Some conditions for you to being granted e-visa is:

• You are a foreigner.
• You have a valid passport.
• You do not fall into the cases of suspension from entry prescribed in Article 21 of Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, residence in Vietnam.

You can follow the table listed below to know whether you have a visa on arrival Vietnam or not.

2.1. List of countries that allowed Vietnamese visa on arrival 

If you are the citizen of these countries, you can have a visa on arrival. Follow the table below to know exactly whether you can use VOA or not. List of countries that allowed Vietnam entry visa on arrival:  

 

No.	ICAO	Nation	No.	ICAO	Nation
1	AND	Andorra	41	MKD	Macedonia The former Yugoslav of
2	ARG	Argentina	42	MLT	Malta
3	ARM	Armenia	43	MHL	Marshall Islands
4	AUS	Australia	44	MEX	Mexico
5	AUT	Austria	45	FSM	Micronesia Federated States of
6	AZE	Azerbaijan	46	MDA	Moldova
7	BLR	Belarus	47	MCO	Monaco
8	BEL	Belgium	48	MNG	Mongolia
9	BIH	Bosnia and Herzegovina	49	MNE	Montenegro
10	BRA	Brazil	50	MMR	Myanmar
11	BRN	Bruney	51	NRU	Nauru
12	BGR	Bulgaria	52	NLD	Netherland
13	CAN	Canada	53	NZL	New Zealand
14	CHL	Chile	54	NOR	Norway
15	CHN	China –  For  holders of Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR.  –  Not for holders of Chinese e-passport.	55	PLW	Palau
16	COL	Colombia	56	PAN	Panama
17	HRV	Croatia	57	PNG	Papua New Guinea
18	CUB	Cuba	58	PER	Peru
19	CYP	Cyprus	59	PHL	Philippines
20	CZE	Czech Republic	60	POL	Poland
21	DNK	Denmark	61	PRT	Portugal
22	EST	Estonia	62	QAT	Qatar
23	FJI	Fiji	63	ROU	Romania
24	FIN	Finland	64	RUS	Russia
25	FRA	France	65	WSM	Samoa
26	GEO	Georgia	66	SMR	San Marino
27	D	Germany	67	SRB	Serbia
28	GRC	Greece	68	SVK	Slovakia
29	HUN	Hungary	69	SVN	Slovenia
30	ISL	Iceland	70	SLB	Solomon Islands
31	IND	India	71	ESP	Spain
32	IRL	Ireland	72	SWE	Sweden
33	ITA	Italy	73	CHE	Switzerland
34	JPN	Japan	74	TLS	Timor Leste
35	KAZ	Kazakhstan	75	ARE	United Arab Emirates
36	KOR	Korea (South)	76	GBR	Northern Ireland  and United Kingdom of Great Britain
37	LVA	Latvia	77	USA	United States of America
38	LIE	Liechtenstein	78	URY	Uruguay
39	LTU	Lithuania	79	VUT	Vanuatu
40	LUX	Luxembourg	80	VEN	Venezuela

2.2. List of ports that allowed foreigners enter and exit Vietnam by visa on arrival

Not only countries’ citizens, there is also the table of airports that allow VOA holders. Read the table to know which airports you can fly to. List of ports that allowed foreigners enter and exit vietnam by Vietnam visa on arrival:

 

(No.)	Port name	City
International airport
1	Cat Bi Int Airport	Hai Phong
2	Cam Ranh Int Airport	Khanh Hoa
3	Can Tho International Airport	Can Tho
4	Da Nang International Airport	Da Nang
5	Noi Bai Int Airport	Ha Noi
6	Phu Bai Int Airport	Hue
7	Phu Quoc International Airport	Kien Giang
8	Tan Son Nhat Int Airport	Ho Chi Minh

 

3. 3 steps to get Vietnam visa on arrival

Here are 3 easy steps for you to follow in the process of getting a Vietnam visa on arrival in detail. You should follow each step carefully in order to get the visa on arrival Vietnam without any troubles.

3.1. Step 1: Step 1: Fill in vietnam visa on arrival application form and pay VOA fee

The first step is the most important process for a visa on arrival Vietnam. You need to type your personal information in an online form, which is called Vietnam visa on arrival form. The information must include: Your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport details, Vietnam entering date, etc.

 

You need to fill your information carefully and remember to double check them. You will not be refunded if the process is not under the handle of misleading details. 

 

After carefully checking, you have to pay the fee, which is called the service fee. The payment can be paid by Credit/ Debit Card via OnePay/ PayPal or Western Union. The process is handled incontinently when the payment is successful. 

It often takes you about 5 minutes to apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival.

The part of visa on arrival Vietnam form

 

3.2. Step 2: Receive the approval letter via email

You will get your approval letter and entry-exit application form after 2 business days. This letter and form are used for getting your Vietnam visa on arrival at a Vietnam international airport. 

 

All you have to do is download the letter and the form, fill in the entry-exit application  form and bring them on your carry-on luggage. You also need to prepare your original passport (At least 6 months valid from the entry date), 02 passport-sized photos, and cash for the stamping fee. 

Getting the approval letter via your email

3.3. Step 3: Get your visa stamped at the arrival airport

When you land at the arrival airport, come to the Vietnam visa on arrival desk. Showing your  original passport, approval letter, entry-exit completed form, 02 photos and the cash for stamping fee. You will get your visa stamped by the Immigration Officer after finishing this process.

Lining up to get a visa on arrival Vietnam

 

4. Vietnam visa on arrival cost

Many people are concerned about the cost of a Vietnam visa on arrival. The cost is included: Service fee (Paid online while filling in the form) and stamping fee (Paid by cash at arrival airport). The table below will let you know what the price for getting a visa on arrival in Vietnam is.

 

Type of visa	Service fee Cost/Person (In USD)	Stamping fee Cost/Person (In USD)
1 month single entry	$17	$25
1 month multiple entry	$22	$25
3 months single entry	$27	$50
3 months multiple entry	$55	$50
1 year (US passport holder only)	$55	$135

 

5. Some notices when you applying for visa on arrival in Vietnam

There are some notes for you when applying for Vietnam visa on arrival:

• All air travellers are able to use a Vietnam visa on arrival. People coming to Vietnam by other ways like: Landport or seaport should contact the local Vietnam embassy to get a full Vietnam visa for travelling in advance.
• VOA must be taken right after you come to Vietnam airport. 
• You can use Vietnam visa services in order to help you with the VOA process.

Vietnam visa on arrival notices

6. Vietnam visa on arrival registration service of VEU

VEU’s visa services is regarded as reliable visa agency. We are proud to have more than 10 years experience in helping travellers with their visa troubles. If you want to get a Vietnam visa on arrival, please contact us. We will solve your problem in the fastest way. All you need is to rely on us and enjoy Vietnam.

 

Contact Information:

• Address:

– No 09, line 12/ 143 Kim Ma street, Kim Ma commune, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi, Vietnam L’espoir Homestay

– No 05, line 141, Yen Phu street, Yen Phu commune, Tay Ho district, Hanoi, Vietnam

• Website: https://vietnamvisatourist.com/
• Hotline: (+84) 918 21 2468
• Email: [email protected]

 

Hopefully, your sharing about your Vietnam visa on arrival will bring you useful information. If you need more posts on this topic or our help, contact VEU’s visa services. We are always here to support you with your visa troubles from A to Z. 

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