Vietnam Visa for residents of Malaysia

Hanh Pham
Nov 11, 2008
Vietnam Visa Guide

Like in other Southeast Asian nations, residents of Malaysia are also favored by Vietnamese Government not to be required a Vietnam entry visa for a stay within 30 days. In case you would stay more than 30 days, you may either apply for a visa to Vietnam by reaching Vietnamese embassy in Malaysia, or apply for an effective Vietnam visa on arrival through a visa service;

Get Visa directly at the Embassy:

Issuing unit: Vietnamese Embassy in the Malaysia
Processing time: 3 to 5 working days
Processing fee: 50 – 85 USD/person
Additional fee: Postal cost
With Passport requirement
How to get it? You reach this Embassy in person and follow the required procedures.

Get Vietnam Visa on Arrival via visa service:

Issuing unit: Vietnam Immigration Department
Processing time: 2 to 3 working days
Processing fee: 21.25 – 40 USD/person (stamping fee NOT included)
Without Passport requirement
How to get it? You go online at https://www.vietnam-visa.com, fill in the secure form, and just wait 2-3 days until you receive your Visa Approval Letter, and take this + your passport + 2 photos to Vietnam to get your visa at airport. This seems to be the cheapest and easiest way to get a visa to Vietnam from Malaysia.

Embassy of Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Address: No.4, Persiaran Stonor 50450, Kualar Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Phone: +603-2148 4036 | +603-2148 4036;
Fax: (603) 2148 3270
Email: daisevn1@streamyx.com;daisevn1@putra.net.my
Website: http://www.mofa.gov.vn