Do Hong Kong Citizens need a visa to Vietnam?
Yes. All Hong Kong Citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose and regardless of how many days they wish to stay in the country.
Type of visa Visa Requirement Tourist visa Required Business visa Required
To visit Vietnam, travelers with Hong Kong passports should meet the entry requirements:
- Hong Kong passport should be valid for at least 6 months following arrival date in Vietnam;
- Hong Kong passport has at least 2 blank pages.
How to Apply for Vietnam Visa for Hong Kong Citizens?
Hong Kong citizens and passport holders can choose one of the following two methods to apply for a Vietnam visa:
1. Get Vietnam embassy visa
Contact the local Vietnam embassy/consulate in Hong Kong (if you are residing in Hong Kong), or in nearby countries (if you are not residing in Hong Kong currently) to get visa stamp on your passport before departure to Vietnam.
Here come the common procedure to get the Vietnam embassy visa:
- Prepare the documents for visa application, including but not limited to:
- Vietnam visa application form
- Original passport
- Portrait photos
- Invitation letter for business visa application
- Visit the embassy to submit the documents and pay the visa fees
- Come back to the embassy on the appointed date to get the visa and passport.
2. Get Vietnam Visa on Arrival (Recommended)
Applying online for Vietnam visa on arrival is the best way to get a visa to Vietnam for Hong Kong citizens who are traveling to Vietnam via any of the following 8 international airports:
- Noi Bai in Hanoi
- Cat Bi in Hai Phong
- Da Nang in Da Nang
- Cam Ranh in Khanh Hoa
- Lien Khuong in Da Lat
- Tan Son Nhat in HCMC
- Can Tho in Can Tho, and
- Phu Quoc in Phu Quoc island
With VOA, the Hong Kong citizens only need to complete 3 steps below.
Updated January 30, 2020: Vietnam visa on arrival service is currently not AVAILABLE for Hong Kong citizens. For the best convenience, you are advised to contact the Vietnam embassy/consulate. Otherwise, send your request here for further guidance.
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How much is a Vietnam visa for Hong Kong Citizens?
The Vietnam visa fees for Hong Kong citizens vary depending on the way they choose to obtain the visa for Vietnam.
- The fees for visa applied at Vietnam embassy vary by the embassy;
- The fee for visa on arrival is US$25 or US$50 for visa stamping for a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa valid for up to 3 months respectively, PLUS the service fee for visa approval letter. Check the table below for the exact amount of your Vietnam visa cost.
| 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 | $70 | $66.5 | $63 | $25 |
| 1 month multiple entry | $26 | $23.25 | $22.25 | $50 |
| 3 months multiple entry | $85 | $80.75 | $77 | $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
Hi. You can get a visa on arrival to Vietnam if you travel by air. However, if you visit Vietnam by land or cruise, please apply visa at local Vietnam embassy.