Do Colombian Citizens Need a visa to Vietnam?
Colombian citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
Type of visa
Visa Requirement
Tourist visa
Required
Business visa
Required
Additionally, to visit Vietnam, travelers with Colombia passports should also meet the entry requirements:
- Colombia passport is valid for at least 6 months following arrival date in Vietnam;
- Colombia passport has at least 2 blank pages.
How to Apply for Vietnam Visa for Colombian Citizens?
Colombian citizens and passport holders can choose one of the following two methods to apply for a Vietnam visa:
1. Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy
This way of visa application for Vietnam requires the applicants to contact the Vietnam embassy/consulate abroad.
However, there is no embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Colombia up to now. As such, if the Colombia citizens living in Colombia and wishing to get a visa at the embassy should visit the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in nearby countries. The list of such embassies can be found here.
If the Colombia citizens are in another country with an office of embassy/consulate of Vietnam, they can visit them for the visa application.
The embassy visa processing time and fees may vary by the embassy.
2. Apply Online for Visa on arrival (Recommended)
Visa on arrival (VOA) is highly recommended for Colombian citizens who are traveling to Vietnam by air as:
- It requires no travel to or contact with the embassy;
- It requires no send-off of original passport;
- It can be applied online with an internet-connected device.
To get a VOA via Vietnam-visa.com, the holders of Colombia passport only need to:
How much is a Vietnam visa for Colombian citizens?
The Vietnam visa on arrival fees for Colombian citizens consist of:
- Visa stamping fee, which is fixed at US$25 for a single entry visa and US$50 for a multiple entry visa valid for up to 03 months.
- Visa service fee (the fee paid online to get the visa approval letter) which is from US$17.25.
Check the table below for exactly how much you need to pay for your Vietnamese visa.
| Type of visa | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3+ pax | Stamping fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month single entry | $21 | $18.25 | $17.25 | $25 |
| 3 months single entry | $34 | $30.25 | $28.25 | $25 |
| 1 month multiple entry | $26 | $23.25 | $22.25 | $50 |
| 3 months multiple entry | $55 | $52.25 | $46.75 | $50 |
Service Fee is quoted in US $/pax
- US $10/pax for 1 working day processing;
- US $25/pax for 4 working hours processing;
- US $50/pax for 2 working hours processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can if you are traveling to Vietnam by air. See how it works.