Vietnam tourist visa
Vietnam tourist visa (categorized as DL) is one of most popular visa type which is normally valid for 30 – 90 days (or even 1 year with 90 days stay each visit for United States citizens) with single or multiple entry. It is a visa granted to the travelers entering Vietnam for tourist purposes.
Tourist visa requirements
1. A passport which must be valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date (temporary passports may not be accepted);
2. Passport must have at least 02 blank pages for visa stamp;
3. Passport size photos.
Sample of standard photo for Vietnam tourist visa
How to apply for a tourist visa
There are 3 ways that the travelers can apply for Vietnam tourist visa:
- Apply for Vietnam visa at the Vietnam Embassy near your location;
- Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival and
- Apply for Vietnam e-visa.
At present, applying for Vietnam visa on arrival is the easiest way to get a tourist visa for Vietnam. It is simple, straightforward and only about a five minute affair. It is beneficial for those who need an emergency visa for Vietnam as the processing time is flexible and you can get a visa approval letter in 1 – 2 hours. Learn more about Vietnam visa on arrival
Sample of visa picked up at arrival airport
However, visa on arrival is applicable for the air entry only. Those who travel Vietnam via land border gates or sea ports, please select the Vietnam e-visa application or contact directly at Vietnam embassy or consulate in your country to get Vietnam visa before departure to Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions
- +Can I apply for 90 days Vietnam tourist visa?
- Yes, you can apply for 90 days Vietnam tourist visa.
From August 15th, 2023 Vietnam has introduced a 90 days Vietnam e-visa with a single or multiple entry. From outside of Vietnam, the foreigners can personally apply for Vietnam e-visa or through a Vietnamese visa agencies. - +Can I apply for urgent Vietnam tourist visa?
- If you are not in the Vietnam visa exemption list, you will need to apply for a Vietnam visa. It normally takes 3 – 5 working days to complete your tourist visa application. In case your visa application needs to be further verified by the Vietnam Immigration Department, it might take longer. If you need a rush tourist visa processed within 1 – 2 working days or even 2 – 4 working hours, please contact us via email vietnamvisabooking@gmail.com or Whatsapp +84-912-685-141.
- +Can I work or do the business activities with a tourist visa?
- Vietnam tourist visa is good for the tourist purposes. It cannot be used for paid works or business activities in Vietnam. In order to work in Vietnam, you will need a LĐ visa or Vietnam work permit.
- +How many time can I travel Vietnam with a tourist visa?
- You can travel Vietnam as many times as you can with a multiple entry tourist visa. With a single entry tourist visa, you need to leave country for visa run by the end of visa validity term and apply for a new visa to return to Vietnam.