Vietnam visa for Portugal passport holders
The citizens of Portugal is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Portuguese need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose. You should apply a visa for Vietnam as soon as possible or you may encounter a problem with Vietnam entry. Don’t wait until last minutes to order an emergency visa as it would be expensive.
Do the Portuguese citizens need Vietnam visa?
Yes, Vietnam visa is required for the Portuguese citizens to enter Vietnam.
How to apply for Vietnam visa for Portugese citizens?
At present, there are 2 options for the citizens of Portugal applying for Vietnam visa:
1. Apply for Vietnam e-visa (electronic visa):
From August 15, 2023 all the nationalities including Portugal can apply for Vietnam e-visa with maximum 90 days stay duration and valid for multiple entry. Holding a valid e-visa Vietnam, the Portugese travelers can enter the country via 13 international airport, 16 land border gates and 13 sea ports, including:
- 13 international airports:
Noi Bai (Ha Noi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), Da Nang, Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Can Tho, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Phu Bai (Thua Thien Hue), Van Don (Quang Ninh), Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Phu Cat (Binh Dinh), Lien Khuong (Lam Dong); - 16 land border gates:
Tay Trang (Dien Bien), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), Huu Nghi (Lang Son), Lao Cai, Na Meo (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can (Nghe An), Cau Treo (Ha Tinh), Cha Lo (Quang Binh), La Lay and Lao Bao (Quang Tri), Bo Y (Kon Tum), Moc Bai and Xa Mat (Tay Ninh), Tinh Bien and Vinh Xuong (An Giang), Ha Tien (Kien Giang); - 13 sea ports:
Hon Gai and Cam Pha (Quang Ninh), Hai Phong, Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa), Vung Ang (Ha Tinh), Chan May (Thua Thien Hue), Da Nang, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Dung Quat (Quang Ngai), Vung Tau (Ba Ria – Vung Tau), Ho Chi Minh City, Duong Dong (Kien Giang).
Below are the detailed instruction on how to apply for a rush Vietnam e-visa for Portugese passport holders:
How to apply for a rush e-visa for Portugese citizens?
Step 1: Fill the visa application form and submit the files of passport data page and portrait photo;
Step 2: Pay the visa fee using your credit cards or PayPal;
Step 3: Receive an e-visa in 5 – 7 working days (normal service); 1 – 2 days (rush service) or 4 working hours (emergency service);
Step 4: Print out the e-visa, bring along with your passport to get on the plane and present at the immigration counter to get entry into Vietnam.
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2. Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival:
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa to Vietnam in addition to the traditional way of obtaining a visa at Vietnam Embassy in Portugal. Once issued, visa on arrival has same validity with the visa you receive from Vietnam Embassy. However, visa on arrival is applicable for those who travel Vietnam by airplane only.
Visa on arrival is the fastest way for someone who forget to apply for Vietnam visa before departure, or someone who have a problem with e-visa (late delivery of e-visa or spelling mistake on e-visa…). You may order an emergency visa, make an online payment and we will deliver a visa approval letter in 1 – 2 working hours after payment completed.