Contents

• 1 Vietnam Visa
• 2 Vietnam Urgent Visa (Emergency)
• 3 Vietnam Visa Extension
• 4 Vietnam Visa Online Payment
• 5 Questions & Answers you may ask on Vietnam Visa
• 6 Vietnam Visa Booking
• 7 List of visa exempted countries to Vietnam

Visa Information prior to your trip
Until recently, visas to Vietnam have been improved in procedure and less frustration for travelers. Attempts have been made by the Authority to exempt visas to some Scandinavian countries including Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland for maximum 15 days. Those citizens from Asian countries are Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Brunei, Japan, South Korea and Laos donot need a visa to enter Vietnam but the duration of exempt is different.

Arranging the necessary paperwork for a Vietnamese visa has become fairly straight forward. Having a valid visa stamped in your passport prior to your departure is strongly recommended.You can apply from Vietnamese Embassy and Consulate oversea worldwide, however, not all cities you are staying have Vietnam Embassy. In this case, you need to do either via a third country or an inbound tour operator. Vietnam Impressive Travel is able to assist you in the most helpful and effective way of handling.

What you need is to decide which forms of visa you would like to have. We provide two kinds of services which are:

Visa On Arrival (abbreviation as: VOA)
This is fastest and the most convenient way to avoid the expensive and uneccessary time-consuming queuing at Embassies and the like. The entry visa will be stamped locally at the Immigration office on arrrival international airports within Vietnam comprising Hanoi/Noibai, Ho Chi Minh City/Tan Son Nhat and Danang - procedure is rather fast. You can choose either to settle directly the stamp fee (US$25-nett person/one month tourist visa) to the Authority or you pay to your travel agent - it is always the same. Although, the validity of visa is 30 days but you can easily extend it when you arrive Vietnam.

You need to have what is called an Approval Letter from Vietnam Department of Immigration to be able to get a stamp at airports. We will do this for you taking within 3 working days then we send you a copy either by email or fax, you hold it to board your flight - stamp procedure will be done when you arrive Vietnam.

Visa On Arrival arrangement cost

*Normal processing: 3 working days
*Urgent process: 1 working day

Visa Approval Code
As said, this is the second way of obtaining Vietnam visa through our service network. If you live in a city/country in which it has a Vietnam Embassy or Consulate, then you consider to do this. We will need your personal data in advance to process then we send you again an approval code enables you to get visa stamp into your passport.

Service cost by Vietnam Impressive:
(Excluded stamp fee at Embassy or Consulate which varies)

*Normal processing: 3 working days
*Urgent process: 1 working day

Visa requirements and procedure
i- Requirement: the following personal data is needed
 1. Your full name (exactly as in your passport)  
 2. Date of birth (DOB)
 3. Place of birth (POB) 
 4. Nationality
 5. Passport Number
 6. Date of issuance of Passport
 6. Date of expiration of Passport
 7. Proposed arrival date
 8. Flight details/reference
9. Port of arrival - Hanoi/Noi Bai, Ho Chi Minh/Tan Son Nhat or Danang
10. Purpose of your visit (Vacation/Business/Visit family)
11. Type of service (Visa approval code or Visa on arrival)
12. The city in which a Vietnam embassy or consulate is located, where you plan to get the visa (only applicable for visa approval code case)

ii- Procedure: please do the following steps
a - Please fill in the form or email us at: visa@vietnamimpressive.com
b - We receive your form via our system or your email, our dedicated staff working at visa section will advise on the safe receipt of your information and/or payment needed to start processing right away upon your payment. The process time is 3-4 working day for normal visa and 1-2 days for urgent case. Super urgent is 12 hours or 1 hour - cost for this is different case by case.
c - We send you approval letter or code (depends what type of visa you chose). You keep it to board airline or get stamp at Embassy/Consulate.

Final note:
Cost and time processing are different from Embassy to Embassy so you are advisable to do in advance of mininum 10 days prior to your trip. Recent passport sized photos (4 pieces, 4x6cm) are requested to bring along to do Visa On Arrival.

Vietnam visa is essential, please make sure you have it prior to your departure and,

Have a lovely trip to Vietnam!

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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?
4 pictures (photos), 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.

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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)

Scandinavian Countries(4)
a. Sweden (exempt validity: 15 days)
b. Denmark (15 days)
c. Finland (15 days)
d. Norway (15 days)

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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?
Yes you do.

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) 7 478271 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

1. Iran
2. Iraq
3. Nigeria
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Pakistan
6. Jordan
7. United Arab Emirates
8. Lebanon
9. Bangladesh
10. Sri Lanka
11. Malawi
12. Palestine
13. 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.