Frequently Asked Questions

Can I enter Vietnam without a Visa Approval Letter and get my visa stamped?

No, you cannot unfortunately. Visa Approval Letter is one of the required documents that you need to present with other documents to get your passport stamped.

Do I need to apply for a visa to enter Phu Quoc Island?

No, you don’t need to. Foreigners can enter Phu Quoc Island without visa for up to 30 days in accordance with Clause 4 and Clause 6, Article 12 of Law No. 51/2019/QH14 Amendments to a number...

Do I have to apply for a visa when I am a Vietnamese overseas?

Decree No. 82/2015/NĐ-CP allows for Vietnamese people residing overseas and foreigners who are spouses, children of Vietnamese people residing overseas or of Vietnamese citizens to be exempt...

I cannot prepare photos in my country. Can I get my photos ready in Vietnam?

Yes, you absolutely can. Your visa photo can be taken at the Vietnam airports by the Immigration Department at a cost of 2 to 5 USD or you can ask for more information from ground staff. 

What should I do when I submit wrong information or my information changes after applying for a visa?

You must contact us without delay about the changes/errors so that we can handle them promptly. In case we reply that it cannot be fixed, you will be required to apply for a new visa. In ou...

Do I need to provide the scan of my passport to enter Vietnam?

It is optional. Vietnam visa application does not require you to have a scanned copy of your passport. However, you can be prepared in case the Vietnam Immigration Department requests to re-...

What are the photo requirements for Vietnam Visa?

You have to prepare 02 photos according to the requirements below, Photo size is 4 x 6 cm (standard Vietnamese photo size) or 2 x 2 inches. The photos must be the same and taken no more...

What are the passport requirements for Vietnam Visa On Arrival?

In Article 20, Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam 2014, the law stipulates clearly if your passport has expired or is valid for less than 6 months from the en...

How many kinds of Vietnam visa are there?

There are many ways to classify different kinds of Vietnam visa. In terms of the entry purpose, there are 6 common types of visas as follows: Tourist visa (DL) Business visa (DN1 – DN2)...

How do I know whether I qualify for Vietnam visa exemption?

On August 15, 2023, nationals of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus will be granted visa-free entry to Vietnam f...