VIETNAM VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA)

Before inquiring about Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA), we strongly recommend checking the current Vietnam visa requirements for your nationality. If you are required to have a visa, you should normally apply through the appropriate Vietnamese visa process before traveling. Depending on your nationality and current regulations, you may be eligible for an entry visa at an international airport in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, but this option is not available for travelers entering Vietnam by land border.

In simple terms, the traditional Visa On Arrival service involves obtaining a pre-approved visa approval letter before your trip. You then use this document to complete the visa procedure and receive the official visa stamp at an eligible Vietnamese international airport.

Vietnam’s visa exemption policies vary by nationality and can change. Citizens of certain countries may enter Vietnam without a visa for a limited period, while other nationalities need to obtain an appropriate visa before arrival. Visa-free arrangements have historically applied to many ASEAN countries, as well as countries including South Korea, Japan, Russia, and several European countries.

Visa policies, permitted stay periods, and entry procedures can change, so travelers should always check the latest official Vietnamese immigration requirements before making travel arrangements. Some nationalities may also have additional requirements or procedures, so please contact us if you are unsure about your situation.

The availability of Vietnam Visa On Arrival services can also be affected by exceptional circumstances, including major changes to immigration policy or public-health restrictions, as happened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Step 1: Provide Your Details for a Vietnam Visa Approval Letter

To apply for a Vietnam Visa On Arrival approval letter, we need your personal information and a clear copy of the passport page containing your photograph and personal details. You can provide the passport copy using a scanner, digital camera, or smartphone.

The passport copy allows us to check that the information submitted with your application matches your passport exactly, helping to avoid spelling mistakes, incorrect passport numbers, or other potential errors.

Your passport should generally have at least six months of validity remaining when you travel to Vietnam. Please check the specific requirements applicable to your nationality before departure.

Please provide the following information:

Title (Mr./Mrs./Ms.):
Full name exactly as shown in your passport:
Date of birth (dd/mm/yy):
Nationality:
Passport number:
Passport issue date (dd/mm/yy):
Passport expiration date (dd/mm/yy):
Proposed arrival date (dd/mm/yy):
Flight details and arrival date:
International airport of arrival:
Purpose of visit (Vacation/Business/Family visit):

Providing accurate information is important because your visa approval letter and passport details must match. Double-check all information before submitting your application.

Step 2: Print Your Vietnam Visa Approval Letter

Once we receive all required information, please allow approximately three working days for the standard processing service before we can send you a copy of the approval letter. If you require an express one-day service, an additional US$ 10 per person applies.

After receiving the approval letter, please print a copy and bring it with you when traveling to Vietnam. Both color and black-and-white copies are acceptable. Each traveler should have their own copy of the approval letter.

We also recommend bringing two passport-sized photographs with you, as these may be required as part of the visa application procedure at the airport.

Note: Please be aware that a visa approval letter may include multiple travelers. Depending on the type of letter issued, information such as each applicant’s full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport number may appear on the document.

If you are concerned about privacy and prefer to have an individual or private approval letter containing only your own details, please let us know when making your application. A private approval letter may involve an additional charge, depending on the current processing arrangements.

Most of our customers are comfortable with the standard group approval letter, but we believe it is important to explain this in advance so you can choose the option that best suits your needs.

Step 3: Get Your Visa Stamp on Arrival

When you arrive at a Vietnam international airport, please proceed to the immigration area and present your visa approval letter and required documents to the immigration officers. Travelers using an approval letter should follow the signs and instructions for the appropriate visa or immigration counter.

Our traditional Visa On Arrival (VOA) service involves pre-arranging the approval documentation before your trip. The Vietnamese immigration authorities then process the visa and, where applicable, place the official visa stamp in your passport at the airport.

Please note that Vietnam visa procedures, eligible entry points, processing arrangements, and fees can change. Always check the latest requirements before traveling, especially if you are entering Vietnam after a period of time since your previous visit.

Step 4: Pay for the Visa Approval Letter and Visa Stamp

The cost of the traditional Vietnam Visa On Arrival service consists of two separate fees:

Visa approval letter fee – paid to us for arranging the pre-approved documentation.
Visa stamping fee – paid directly to the Vietnamese immigration authorities at the airport, where applicable.

These fees are separate, and the official stamping fee may change without prior notice according to Vietnamese immigration regulations.

Cost of Visa on Arrival letters

The following are the historical service prices for arranging a Vietnam visa approval letter; you pay us for this service:

One-month single entry: US$ 15
One-month multiple entry: US$ 20
Three-month single entry: US$ 20
Three-month multiple entry: US$ 25
USA citizens: US$ 30 for a one-year multiple-entry visa, with each stay limited to three months under the regulations described at the time.

Important: These prices and visa categories are historical information and should not be assumed to be the current Vietnam visa fees. Vietnam’s visa regulations and procedures have changed significantly in recent years, including the introduction and expansion of the electronic visa system.

Cost of Visa on Arrival stamp

The visa stamping fee, where applicable, is paid directly to the Vietnamese immigration authorities at the airport.

Historical fees listed for this service were:

Up to three months, single entry: US$ 25
Up to three months, multiple entry: US$ 50
USA citizens: US$ 135 for a one-year multiple-entry visa, with each stay limited to three months under the regulations described at the time.

Because Vietnam visa fees and immigration procedures can change, travelers should confirm the current official fees and eligibility before departure. The information above reflects the historical Visa On Arrival procedure and should not be used as a guarantee of current pricing or visa availability.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or recommendations regarding Vietnam visas, please feel free to contact us. We can provide information about the visa services available to our customers and help you understand the requirements for your trip.

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