Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a Vietnam 5-year visa exemption certificate valid for foreigners?

The 5-year visa exemption certificate is valid for a maximum of 5 years and must not exceed 06 months for the expiry date of a foreigner's passport and residence documents. You are allowed t...

How much do I have to pay for procedures to issue a visa exemption certificate?

According to Circular No. 25/2021/TT-BTC on fees and charges in immigration, transit and residence in Vietnam and collection, submission, management and use thereof, the fee is 10 USD/docume...

Where can I submit the documents for issuance/reissuance of the certificate of Vietnam visa exemption?

You can choose to visit one of these places at your convenience to get a Vietnam 5-year visa exemption certificate. The Vietnam Immigration Office if you are temporarily residing in Vietn...

What kinds of documents shall I prepare for the reissuance of the certificate of visa exemption?

You need to thoroughly prepare these following documents to re-apply for a visa exemption certificate: Passport/International travel document/ Permanent residence permit issued by an auth...

What should I do if my visa exemption certificate is lost, damaged or expired?

In the above cases, you will need to carry out procedures to re-issue a visa exemption certificate. Step 1: Prepare all of required documents in accordance with Article 9 Decree No. 82/2015...

How many kinds of Vietnam 5-year visa exemption certificates are there?

There are two types of Vietnam 5-year visa exemption certificate including: Loose leaf (detached certificate) The type issued in the passport. You can check out Clause 3 and 4, Articl...

What is Vietnam 5-year visa exemption?

Vietnam 5-year Visa Exemption policy for foreigners allows those of Vietnamese origin, or those who have had Vietnamese nationality or have a family member who is a Vietnamese citizen residi...

How do I know which visa type is right for me?

To find the most suitable visa type, you should understand some information of your trip such as entry purpose, arrival date and departure date from Vietnam, whether the entry gate is an air...

Can I get a Vietnam visa with criminal records?

At the moment, all service portals for Vietnam visa application do not require information for your criminal records so almost all applicants can submit their documents, unless you are on th...

Do I need to apply for a new visa if my entry port changes?

With Visa On Arrival, you can enter the country at one of 08 international airports in Vietnam even though that port is not stated on your visa. Therefore, you don't need to worry as long as...