Visa for Vietnam in 2023
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There used to be 2 ways to get your visa for Vietnam;
1. To apply for a so called Approval Letter (authorisation letter)
2. To apply for an e-visa
At this moment the only way to apply for your visa for Vietnam is through e-visa for maximum 30 days. Immigration does not issue Approval Letters for tourists!
The official link to apply for your e-visa is: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu
The processing time is 3 working days so please apply in time!
VIETNAM VISA EXEMPTION LIST
| No. | Country | Maximum visa-free duration | Applicable purpose of visit (if any) |
| 1 | Chile | 90 days | Entries that do not include remunerated activities |
| 2 | Panama | 90 days | Entries that do not include remunerated activities |
| 3 | Cambodia | 30 days | Not mentioned |
| 4 | Indonesia | 30 days | Not mentioned |
| 5 | Kyrgyzstan | 30 days | Not mentioned |
| 6 | Laos | 30 days | Not mentioned |
| 7 | Malaysia | 30 days | Tourism, attending press, conference/coverage, official duty, visiting relatives, business negotiation, investment, sports, or attending seminars or conferences |
| 8 | Singapore | 30 days | Entries that do not include remunerated activities |
| 9 | Thailand | 30 days | Not mentioned |
| 10 | Philippines | 21 days | Not mentioned |
| 11 | Brunei | 14 days | Not mentioned |
| 12 | Myanmar | 14 days | Visiting only |
| 13 | Belarus | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 14 | Denmark | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 15 | Finland | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 13 | France | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 17 | Germany | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 18 | Italy | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 19 | Japan | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 20 | Norway | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 21 | Russia | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 22 | South Korea | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 23 | Spain | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 24 | Sweden | 15 days | Not mentioned |
| 25 | United Kingdom (Not applicable to BNO) | 15 days | Not mentioned |
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
Address
24 Hang Buom Street, Hoan Kiem District,
Hanoi City, Vietnam
Phone
+84 934 542 703
info@getupandgovietnam.com