Do Swiss citizens need a visa to Vietnam?
Swiss citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose, no matter where they are at the moment of visa application and where they depart for Vietnam.
Type of visa
Visa Requirement
Tourist visa
Required
Business visa
Required
Additionally, to visit Vietnam, travelers with Switzerland passports should meet the entry requirements:
- Switzerland passport is valid for at least 6 months following arrival date in Vietnam;
- Switzerland passport has at least 2 blank pages.
How to Get a Vietnam Visa for Swiss citizens?
Swiss citizens and passport holders can choose one of the following two methods to apply for a Vietnam visa:
1. Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy
Contact the local Vietnam embassy / consulate in Switzerland (if you are residing in Switzerland), or in nearby countries (if you are not residing in Switzerland currently) to get a visa stamp on your passport before departure to Vietnam.
2. Apply online for Visa on Arrival (Recommended)
Visa on arrival (VOA) is said to be the easiest way to get a visa to Vietnam for Switzerland passport holders traveling to Vietnam by air as:
- it requires no travel to or contacts with the embassy;
- it can be processed urgently, within a few working hours or during weekends.
With VOA via Vietnam-visa.com, you:
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How much is a Vietnam visa for Swiss citizens?
The Vietnam visa fees for the Switzerland citizens vary depending on the way they choose to get their visa for Vietnam.
- For the visa applied at Vietnam embassy/consulate, the fee varies by the embassy. So you should contact the embassy you are applying for the visa for details.
- For the visa on arrival, the fee is fixed at US$25 or US$50 for visa stamping at Vietnam airport PLUS (+) service fee for visa approval letter which is paid online with credit/debit cards. Check the table below for your exact 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 | $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
Hi, you do not need to apply a Vietnamese visa if using Italian passport to enter Vietnam. But if you use Swiss passport, do get a visa.