How to prepare for a trip to Vietnam

When mentioning about Vietnam , people usually think of its famous battles in the past. Throughout a long period of time fighting against invaders, Vietnam, at last, proclaimed its independence in 1945 and united all regions in 1975 to found the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. For more than 20 years of renovation, Vietnam has been changing a lot in terms of all aspects. A number of visitors have come to visit Vietnam with curiosity to see what it is like after the horrible wars and surprised at the rapid development of this small country. In this article, I am going to give you some steps to prepare for a trip to Vietnam. In other word, after thinking of traveling to Vietnam, please follow these following steps.

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Get Vietnam Visa at Vietnam Embassy in Thailand- Do & Don’t

A VISA to Vietnam can be applied for by mail or in person at the Embassy of Vietnam in Bangkok (Thailand) as early as six months prior to the date of travel. Like in most other nations, if you are stay or reside in Bangkok (Thailand), there are two ways to apply for Vietnam visa: Visa on arrival and visa code - just click here for more details.

Some important notes should be kept in mind when you get Visa at Vietnam Embassy in Bangkok as follow:

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Hot news about 6-month visa in Vietnam

According to the newly updated information from Vietnam Immigration Department (A18), 6-month visa (single/multiple) has not been issued since August 24, 2009. Vietnam Immigration only issues 3-month visa (single/multiple) as the longest one. Thus, instead of applying for 6-month visa, clients should apply for 3-month visa (as a longest one up to now). You only need to access our website at www.Vietnam-Visa .com and click 3months (single/multiple) visa in the online application form. Any questions about this can be sent to:

Local phone: 84.4.625.127.98

Hotline: 84.946.583.583 (24/24)

Email: support@Vietnam-visa.com.

Supporter: Jasmine Nguyen or Julia Nguyen

Frequently Asked Questions

There are several frequently asked questions (FAQ) by foreigners who may need a visa to Vietnam, even online service or by themselves. Please see the following FAQs for reference:

Vietnam airports of visa on arrival?

Hanoi: Noi Bai Airport
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): Tan Son Nhat Airport
Da Nang: Danang Airport

What exact procedures do I have to follow at arrival airport?

Hand in the approval letter, your photos, and pay required visa stamping fee, then your passport will be stamped with a valid visa then you exit the airport.

Is validity of passport important?

Yes, very important since you cannot apply for a Vietnam visa if your passport is expired. However, in some cases, you still can plan yourself that by the date of passport is expired, your Vietnam visa (traveling period) is expired as well, thus you can go back after finishing holiday in Vietnam to extend your passport. Read more »

Get Vietnam Visa in Australia

There are two ways for citizens of Australia residing in Australia to apply for a visa to Vietnam in Australia, either through the Vietnam Embassy in Australia or apply for a visa on arrival via visa service. In the first option, you have to apply for a visa to Vietnam in person at the nearest consulate of Vietnam in Australia. Please note that the application procedures and fees may vary depending on where you apply. If there is no consulate of Vietnam in Australia there might be a consulate of Vietnam in one of the neighboring countries that covers the jurisdiction of Australia.

Get Vietnam Visa in Autralia: 2 ways

Get Vietnam Visa directly at the Embassy:

• Issuing unit: Vietnamese Embassy in Australia

• Processing time: 3 to 6 working days

• Processing fee: 40 – 85 USD/person

• Additional fee: Postal cost

• With Passport requirement

• How to get it? You reach this Embassy in person and follow the required procedures. Read more »

Vietnam Visa Overview

Some may think it is a bit complicated to get a Visa to Vietnam. In fact, Vietnam is now open and warmly welcomes tourists in the world. And thus, if you know how, it is not only uncomplicated but also easy and simple.

To best assist you – our precious potential tourists, we provide you with some useful information to bear in mind if you would like to apply for a visa to Vietnam:

Vietnam Visa Exemption

Only citizens of certain countries can visit Vietnam without an Entry Visa (valid for visit within 30 days), specifically as follows:

- Not more than 30 days: for citizens of Thailand, The Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Laos.

- Not more than 15 days: for citizens of Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.

- French citizens holding valid diplomatic passports are exempt from visa requirements when visiting Vietnam and are allowed to stay for up 3 months at one time or on several visits within six months since their first immigration dates.

- Citizens of Chile holding valid diplomatic or official passports are exempt from needing entry, exit and transit visas in Vietnam’s territory and are allowed to stay for up 60 days on each visit.

Citizens from all other countries are required to get an Entry Visa before departure or a pre-approved Entry Visa (issued on arrival at Vietnam’s International Airports) supplied before arrival in Vietnam. Read more »