Do Nepali Citizens need a visa to Vietnam?
Yes. A visa is REQUIRED for all Nepalese citizens traveling to Vietnam for any purpose (tourism or business), staying in Vietnam in any duration (a few days or a few months).
Type of visa
Visa Requirement
Tourist visa
Required
Business visa
Required
In addition to the visa requirements, the Nepalese citizens must have a passport that is valid for six months beyond their date of arrival in Vietnam and has 02 blank pages left.
How to Apply for Vietnam Visa for Nepali Citizens?
Nepali Citizens and passport holders can choose one of the following two methods to apply for a Vietnam visa:
1. Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy
- There is one office of the Vietnam embassy in Nepal, so in case you are in your country, please contact them for the visa application.
- In case you are outside Nepal, you also can contact the embassy in your resident country to apply for your visa to Vietnam.
Here comes 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.
But in case you are traveling to Vietnam by air, no matter where you depart from, we highly recommend the second option below.
2. Apply Vietnam Visa Online (Recommended)
Applying online for a visa on arrival (VOA) is considered the easiest way to get a visa for Vietnam for Nepali Citizens who are traveling to Vietnam by air.
With VOA via Vietnam-visa.com, you only need to:
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How much is a Vietnam visa for Nepal Citizens?
The total Vietnam visa on arrival fee for Nepal citizens is from US$25 for visa stamping at Vietnam airport PLUS (+) the visa letter fee which can be clearly defined in the table below.
| Type of visa | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3+ pax | Stamping fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month single entry | $26 | $23.25 | $22.25 | $25 |
| 3 months single entry | $39 | $35.25 | $33.25 | $25 |
| 1 month multiple entry | $31 | $28.25 | $27.25 | $50 |
| 3 months multiple entry | $60 | $57.25 | $51.75 | $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
Hi. You can totally get a visa on arrival to Vietnam if you travel by air. But if you enter Vietnam by land or cruise, please apply visa at local Vietnam embassy.