Entry visas

With the exception of ASEAN and certain other exempt countries (noted below), visitors from all other countries will require a visa before arriving in Vietnam.  Notably, Australians are ineligible for the E-Visa procedure and will need to apply either for a stamped visa or a pre-arranged visa.

Please allow at least one week for processing and contact us immediately if there are any complications. 

There are three ways to arrange for a visa to Vietnam:

1.  Stamped Visa

Apply through your local Vietnamese embassy or consulate. The visa fee ranges from US$80-135.

2.  Pre-arranged Visa-on-Arrival

Holders of an officially stamped visa letter can obtain a visa for a maximum stay of 1 or 3 months at Vietnam’s international airports. The visa letter can be obtained via e-mail prior to travel with the assistance of Vietnamese travel agencies.  You will need this letter in order to check-in to your flight as proof that you have access to entering Vietnam legally.

The process is pretty simple:

3.  E-Visa

Citizens of the following 40 countries may apply for a visa electronically:

To obtain an e-visa, visit the following website and following the instructions: link.

You will pay a flat US$25 fee for a single entry, 30-day visa.

Exempt Visitors

Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa for short visits (max. 14-30 days, depending on country):