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Vietnam Embassy in Switzerland functions as a bridge between the Vietnamese Government
and its counterpart in Switzerland. It is also the place where Swiss citizens
and residents can visit to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

Consulate General of Vietnam in Geneva

30 Chemin Francois-Lehmann, 1218 Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, SWITZERLAND
7918540 | 798 2485
2798 0724 | 7982469
mission.vietnam@itu.ch
http://miission.vietnam@ties.itu.int

EMBASSY OF VIETNAM IN Bern

Schlosslistrasse 26, 3008 Bern – SWITZERLAND
(+41) 31 388 78 78
(+41) 31 388 78 79
vietsuisse@bluewin.ch

Vietnam VISA Guide

If you are Swiss citizen or resident and want to apply for a visa to Vietnam, you can do it by either of the following ways:

  • Directly contact the Vietnam Embassy to apply for a visa; OR
  • Apply for a visa on arrival if traveling to Vietnam by air.

Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages:

PROS

– No need to send your original passport away

– A complete online process

– Taking only a short time to apply for a visa on arrival online, the thing you need is a computer with internet connection

– No dealing with immigration authorities. We deal with them on your behalf.

– Especially convenient for those who are currently staying far away from available Embassies

CONS

– Queuing in front of Immigration Counter at arrival airports in Vietnam to have visa stamp

– Possibly having names of other people on your approval letter

– Foreigners cannot apply for visa on arrival themselves, the application must go through authorized travel agencies in Vietnam or organizations

PROS

– Having visa already stamped onto your passport before getting on plane

– Dealing directly with Vietnam embassies

CONS

– Parting with your original passport

– Having to drive to nearest embassies or sending documents by mail

– What if the nearest Vietnam embassy is too far from your place?

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vietnam embassy accept authorized representative for submission of my Vietnam visa application?

It also depends on each Vietnam embassy. Some do but some do not. If you wish to apply for Vietnam visa at Vietnam embassy, please contact the Vietnam embassy with which you wish to apply for the visa for details regarding this concern.But before you go, please remember that you still have a more convenient way to obtain it – get a Vietnam visa on arrival.

Does Vietnam embassy accept the Vietnam visa application sent to them via post?

It depends on embassy. Some accept submission of Vietnam visa application via post but some do not. In this case, you are highly recommended to contact the Vietnam embassy with which you wish to apply for the visa for details.Tips: In case you are traveling to Vietnam by air, you are highly recommended to apply for Vietnam visa online for more convenience and simplicity.

If I get the Vietnam visa approval letter, do I need to inform it to the Vietnam embassy?

No. The visa approval letter is the document to get Vietnam visa on arrival. It has nothing to work with the Vietnam embassy.When you get the letter, you only need to print it out and prepare other items as guided to pick up full visa upon your arrival at Vietnam international airport.

What is the Vietnam visa cost and procedure at Vietnam embassy?

As the visa cost and procedure may vary from embassy to embassy, you are highly recommended to contact the Vietnam embassy with which you wish to apply for the visa for details.Tips: In case you are traveling to Vietnam by air, you are highly recommended to apply for Vietnam visa online for more convenience and simplicity.With this option, you do not need to contact the Vietnam embassy at all. You only need to fill out the online Vietnam visa application form, make payment of service fee and then get visa stamped upon a certain period of time and finally get your visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport.

I’m not citizen of this country but I’m now currently working here. Can I apply for Vietnam visa via Vietnam embassy here?

Yes. Please be kindly informed that you can apply for Vietnam visa at any Vietnam embassy which is convenient for you.However, before you go, we highly recommend you to check your Vietnam visa requirement by selecting your nationality on top of this page. The information then will show you whether you need to get a visa for Vietnam or not.In case a visa is required for your travel to Vietnam, please be kindly informed that you still have a more convenient way to obtain it – get a Vietnam visa on arrival.
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