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Questions and Answers (Q&A) on Vietnam Visa, Visa Vietnam
The followings are questions from customers all over the world asking for visa procedure which we collected and posted here for you for future reference. We continue to update more questions possible to make sure that you, (as travelers) coming to our country, will know exactly what to prepare prior to your trip.
1. Does Vietnam Travel visa start on entry or on date of approval?
The effective date will be on entry date (date give in the approval letter) or simply the date you arrive Vietnam as the approval date may be many days in advance prior to your date of arrival. From the entry date, you can delay your arrival but no longer than the duration of your whole stay approved. You are not normally allowed to enter Vietnam before the date of entry.
2. Is validity of passport important?
Very important as you cannot apply for a Vietnam visa if your passport is expired. However, for some cases, you still can plan yourself that by the date of passport expire, your Vietnam visa (traveling period) is expired as well then you can go back after finishing holiday in Vietnam to extend your passport.
3. How many pictures (photos) exactly do I need to bring and what size?
1 picture (photo), size 4x6 cm
4. What exact procedure do I have to do at arrival airport?
Hand in the approval letter (the one agency gave you in advance), your pictures and pay required visa stamp fee then your passport to be stamped for a valid visa then you exit the airport.
5. Do different passport holders have to pay different price?
Same for all once you are in the list of countries which need Vietnam visa.
6. Visa Vietnam, neccessary?
Yes. Please review the list of visa exempt countries. If you are out of them, then of course, you need a Vietnam visa.
7. Queuing time for Vietnam visa at Embassies?
This greatly depends on each Embassy but normally should be a week or more.
8. Vietnam ports of visa on arrival?
Hanoi/Noi Bai airport
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)/Tan Son Nhat airport
Danang airport.
9. Vietnam visa urgent or Emergency visa?
This can be the fastest case in one hour, standard urgent processing time is 24 hours.
If you suddendly find out while you are going to board your flight to Asia without having a valid Vietnam visa, the best way is call us: ++84 912476515 to see it is ok to proceed or you still can email us: visa@vietnamimpressive.com, we are 24h online so you donot worry that we donot read and reply. Stay online for a while to receive your message and/or instruction when neccessary. There are some rare cases, travelers are standing at the airport without a visa, we can help you and within an hour or so, you are ready to enter Vietnam.
The cost will vary based on the level of emergency. Please check with our people. You are advised to go ahead with these costs only when you are fully satisfied.
Important note to whom arrives Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) airport
For this emergency, unlike arriving Hanoi, we can't have visa ready on spot for you and we have to keep your passport to return to you the next day. We make a full warranty however for you to enter the country safely though the cost is very very expensive.
To avoid such a rush, Vietnam Impressive recommends you to check and make sure you have an advanced visa by whatever way (Visa On Arrival or Visa at Embassy) to enter Vietnam.
10. What is visa application form?
This is a form where you should input exactly what required for. The clearer and more exact information you provided, the less trouble you will have, the less time you have to go back and forth.
Its form is here.
11. List of visa exempt countries?
Country and its citizen do not need Vietnam visa at the moment (list might be extended in the future)
Asian Countries(9)
a. Thailand (exempt validity: 30 days)
b. Indonesia (30 days)
c. Singapore (30 days)
d. Malaysia (30 days)
e. The Philippines (30 days)
f. Laos (30 days)
g. Kingdom of Brunei Darussalam (30 days)
h. Japan (15 days)
i. South Korea (15 days)
k. Cambodia (14 days)
European Countries (5)
a. Sweden (exempt validity: 15 days)
b. Denmark (15 days)
c. Finland (15 days)
d. Norway (15 days)
e. Russia (15 days)
12. What will happen if I do not have a credit card? then is it ok if someone can pay for me on my behalf?
In case, you do not own a credit card, you still can apply visa with your friends or relatives credit card. Alternatively, you can do money transfer by Western Union - this way also saves your bank transaction fee.
13. Do I need a visa for a week?
Answer is definitely YES. Even if you just stay for one minute (!) whenever you exit to the entrance of airport then you must have a valid visa.
14. Do US Flight Crewmembers need visas to stay in Vietnam while they are waiting to operate a flight out of the country? (Question from Denise Borrelli - Atlas Airs).
This will depend. If you just wait hour or some without exiting the airport then you donot but if you go out to stay in a hotel or just walking around then you certainly need it.
15. Visa Vietnam transfer 24h not required?
See anwers on question 14th and 15th above.
16. American Traveling to Vietnam can I get a tourist visa at the Vietnam airport? (Question from Ask.com Web Search)
Yes you can for sure but you still need to arrange paperwork in advance (recommended). A tourist agency can help you with the paper called Letter of Approval then you get visa stamped at airport. This is different from Cambodia where you can have your visa stamped in more or less 30 mins without any advanced document.
17. Should we all need passport when go to Viet Nam?
Of course yes. Without passport, you cannot enter Vietnam definitely.
18. As Canadian citizen can I get entry visa to Vietnam at airport?
Yes, you can. Please see back procedure for getting visa on arrival at airport above.
19. Do I need Vietnam visa, is Australian citizen?
Yes you do need it to enter Vietnam. Please make sure you have it in hand prior to your departure.
20. As a Canadian, do we need visa to enter Vietnam?
Yes you must have visa to enter Vietnam
21. Do US citizens need visas for Vietnam?
Yes you do.
22. Price of same day express visa to Vietnam?
This is what we called 'Urgent visa service' which you will get within 24 hour working day. Price of this service is added express service fee in our price mentioned above.
23. Traveling to Vietnam need a passport?
Yes you do need a passport and visa as well except exempted countries.
24. Visa Vietnam Norwegian citizens?
No you donot need visa. Duration of exemption is 15 days.
25. Does Russian need visa to enter Vietnam?
No. You donot as you are exempted from Vietnamese visa for 15 days. See also list here
26. Vietnam and how to get a visa on arrival and are they safe?
It is very safe to get Vietnam the visa on arrival and it is fast, convenient as well nowadays. What you need is just apply it via a travel agent then they will guide you thothoughly.
27. Do European Union citizens need visa to Vietnam?
Except countries Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway, all other countries need visa to enter Vietnam.
28. Can I extend visa Vietnam?
Answer is yes. First check your previous visa then see about information and cost here to decide.
29. Can I get passport sized photos in Vietnam?
Service is available in the cities. If you forgot to bring with you to do visa procedure at airport then you can take on spot at the Immigration.
30. I will arrive Vietnam from Cambodia how to get tourist visa?
You will get your visa upon arrival airports (Saigon/Tan Son Nhat or Hanoi/Noi Bai) or Danang. Please note, you cannot get Vietnam visa if you donot arrive either of the airports specified above. Arrange your visa in advance with one you trust and don't expect to get it like what you did while entering Cambodia.
31. Where to extend Vietnam visa in Ho Chi Minh?
Anywhere in Vietnam you are staying, just give us an email or call us (84) (4) 39 747543 for your request then we will send our service staff to collect your original passport to process the extension. You donot need to pay in advance but upon receiving your extended visa stamp. Please review the procedure and cost here.
32. Countries that cannot apply Vietnam visa?
Regret but we cannot do visa service for the citizenship listed below
- Iran
- Iraq
- Nigeria
- Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan
- Jordan
- United Arab Emirates
- Lebanon
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Malawi
- Palestine
- Tunisia
33. Do Australian citizens need Vietnam visa?
Yes you do. Procedure is here
34. Forgot to get a visa for Vietnam?
If you donot have it then you are not permitted to board the flight into Vietnam. In such urgency, please contact us immediately on our 24hour service phone: +84 912476515
35.
Do you have to have a flight to get a Vietnamese visa?
Normally NO but you should have your flight later on the same date of entry. If you fly earlier than the date you are approved to enter Vietnam then your visa does not valid - please remember this.
36. How many days to get a Vietnam visa?
We do not know how much you do at the Embassies but with us, it is 2 to 3 working days. Urgent service is in 1 working day.
37. How safe is Vietnam visa online?
It is safe, fast, convenient, cost and time saving. The importance is you to decide the most suitable online payment to be the safest way.
38. I am a dual citizen (Sweden/Australia) and I have recently got married - I will be visiting Vietnam using my Australian passport as this is in my new name, however, since I have an older EU/Swedish passport in my pre-marriage name, does that mean I do not need to apply for a visa (Sweden exempt)? I will be travelling with a certified marriage certificate so this will verify the name change (question from Mette Parkinson Gilligan, Australia)
Vietnam does not accept dual citizen so if you travel by what passport, you will need a visa based on that passport.
In this case, even you have a certificate of Swedish original but you are using an Australian passport to enter and later exit Vietnam, you will need a Vietnam visa for sure.
You won't need a visa (15 day exempt) if you use now Swedish passport.
39. Can I get a Vietnam visa in Cambodia, Australian passport?
You can get anywhere when you are connected to the internet world!
You can do the so called 'visa on arrival' system. Simply find for reputable agency in Vietnam and fill in the requested form, settle payment and they will send you a Letter of Approval enabling you to get stamped at airport on arrival. Please note, you must obtain a Letter of Approval in advance otherwise you are not allowed even the boarding into your plane.
Alternatively, you can go to Vietnam Embassy in Cambodia to have your visa there.
They will tell you what exactly to do.
40. What does the letter mean in the Vietnam Visa?
The Letter, in other word, is the Letter of Approval - a document issued by Vietnam Department of Immigration (A18) to certify that you are accepted to get Vietnam visa on arrival at airports (either Hanoi, Danang or Ho Chi Minh City). Without this letter, you can't have visa and you will have to return to your original departure. Make sure you have this before flying. In case of emergency, please refer to our urgent service here
41. Is it okay to get a vietnam visa online?
Yes, it is completely ok and you will save your time queuing at embassies and the like. Apart from exempted countries here, you have to make sure you have a valid visa and doing online now is very popular
42. How many days should you wait to get your travel visa before travelling to Vietnam?
You should have it as early as possible when you fix your traveling or business plan to avoid emergency which costs you alot. However, you can do your visa one week prior to your travelling date.
43. Can I get into Vietnam for a visit with just my passport?
It will depend greatly on what nationality are you.
If you are in this exempted list then you donot need a visa then a valid passport is fine, no problem.
In case of not, then you need a visa, of course. Service is here.
44. Arrival in Vietnam Hanoi airport visa not valid until next day?
Some officers may allow this but it is not 100% sure.
Thus, the best way is to obtain a new visa on arrival as soon as possible to avoid trouble. Service is here.
45. If I have a working visa in Vietnam can I bring my family?
You of course yes but with one condition your family member must have a valid visa too.
46. Can go to Vietnam passport valids less 3 months?
This will depend
a) If you have already a valid Vietnam visa into your passport and the validity of your visa does not override the validity of your passport then it is ok or,
b)
If you donot have a visa yet and you are going to ask for the 'visa on arrival' this is NOT possible as the Immigration requires, at least, your passport with 6 month validity.
47. What happens Vietnam arrive without visa?
You will not be able to board your flight. In case of luckiness, you are accepted by airlines to board but when you arrive at airports, they will send you back! Immagine this will be a big trouble and lost.
Thus, always remember to have a valid Vietnam visa in hand. These days, however, you even donot have to go to Embassy for it, you apply the visa on arrival but remember you NEED a prearranged document from travel agent in order to get it done on arrival. Without this letter, you will either have to pay alot or go back your original destination.
48. Can you get a visa for Hanoi at airport?
Yes, you can and for one letter of approval, you can enter either Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) or Danang airport.
49. I already have a visa for entry into Vietnam on the 15th of October
2009. ( I'm a US citizen), however I mistakenly booked a flight that
arrives at 10 pm on the 14th. Will they still let me in? since
technically it would be valid two hours after I arrive? Could I get a
visa upon arrival for those two hours?
Basically this 2 hour ahead the actual entry date is no problem but there are maybe some officers (who on their duty when you arrive) would not accept. In this case, please do
a. Try to talk with him and persuade then it is ok or,
b. If you applied visa on arrival with a company in Vietnam before then email them to ask them to leave Immigration a note that you would arrive 2 hours ahead of the actual entry date or,
c. Reapply a new one which does not cost you too much (US$20) within 2 working days so before 15 Oct, you will have a new visa.
50. Can I get Vietnam visa now and use next month?
Yes and you can use it anytime depending on the date of your entry and you can have visa many months in advance. Remember your visa date of entry and the length of your visa.
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