Vietnam Visa for Italy Citizens
Do Italian Citizens Need a Visa to Vietnam?
Visitors from Italy DO NOT need to get a Vietnam visa for a stay of no longer than 15 days if either of the following requirements is met:
- They have never been in Vietnam, or never been in Vietnam with visa exemption.
- Otherwise, they do not come back to Vietnam within 30 days following the exit date of their last stay in Vietnam with visa exemption.
Additionally, Italian citizens may not need a visa for 30 days if they directly visit Phu Quoc from a country outside Vietnam and then leave Phu Quoc for a country outside Vietnam.
However, no matter Italian passport holders visiting Vietnam under visa exemption or visa, they still need to make sure:
- Their Italian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date in Vietnam;
- Their Italian passport has 2 blank pages;
Type of visa Up to 15 days Over 15 days Tourist visa Not required Required Business visa Not required Required
How to Apply for a Vietnam visa for Italian Citizens?
The Italian citizens need a visa to Vietnam if they wish to stay in Vietnam for more than 15 days or they come back to Vietnam within 30 days following the exit date of their last stay in Vietnam with a visa waiver. And in this case, there are 02 ways to get a Vietnam visa for Italian citizens.
1. Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy
Getting a visa to Vietnam this way requires the Italian citizens to contact an office of the Vietnam embassy/consulate abroad.
- If they are in Italy, luckily they can visit the embassy of Vietnam in Italy. See their contact details here.
- If you are outside Italy, in a country with a Vietnam embassy/consular office, you can contact them for visa application.
- If you are in a country without such an office, just visit the nearest one for the visa application.
The required documents, visa fees and processing time may vary by the embassy.
2. Apply Online for Vietnam Visa on Arrival (Recommended)
Visa on arrival is the best way to get a tourist/business visa for Italian citizens traveling to Vietnam by air, especially for those living far from the embassy of Vietnam.
With VOA, you apply online via website: www.vietnam-visa.com by:
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How much is a Vietnam visa on arrival for Italian citizens?
The Vietnam visa on arrival fees for Italian passport holders are fixed at:
- US$25 or US$50 for visa stamping at Vietnam airport (for a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa valid for up to 3 months), PLUS (+)
- service fee for visa approval letter (which is paid online upon submitting the application form online).
Please check the table below for exact how much the Vietnamese visa on arrival costs you.
| 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.
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