Vietnam visa for Qatari citizens
Qatar is NOT in Vietnam visa exemption list thus, all the citizens of Qatar will need a visa for Vietnam for both tourism or business purposes. There are 3 ways for Qatari citizens getting a visa for Vietnam, including: visa on arrival, e-visa and visa applying at the Vietnam Embassy in which visa on arrival is the fastest way for the Qatari travelers getting an emergency visa for Vietnam.
Do Qatar passport holders need visa to Vietnam?
Yes, Vietnam visa is required for the citizens of Qatar to enter Vietnam.
Qatari citizen is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Qatar passport holders need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purposes.
What are Vietnam visa requirements for the Qatari citizens?
1. Passport:
The passport should satisfy following requirements:
– Have at least 2 blank pages to get visa sticky and stamp;
– Have at least 6 months validity from your date of arrival;
2. Photos:
– Have a white background;
– Be taken in the last 6 months;
– Eyes look straight on without glasses, photos should be taken clearly with the appearance of 2 ears;
– You will need to upload a colored recent taken photo (4x6cm) and a passport copy at visa portal when applying for e-visa.
3. Printed visa approval letter (for visa on arrival):
Visa approval letter issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department via www.emergencyvisavietnam.com must be printed to present at the airports for boarding the flight and getting visa stamped. When the time for check-in is running out you may need the printer service at the airport to print out the letter. If you don’t have enough time to print the visa approval letter you can use our visa fast track service. Our staff will print the visa approval letter and pick you up right after landing.
4. Stamping fee (for visa on arrival):
– Stamping fee for visa on arrival must pay in cash (VND or USD) not by credit cards, PayPal or any online payment method;
– Other currency will be converted to USD or VND using given exchange rates;
– There is no ATM, money changer or any other way to withdraw money in the immigration hall so that cash (25 USD for single entry or 50 USD for multiple entry) must be prepared in advance.
– For e-visa, full service fee paid when you applied for a visa, so that no money is required at arrival airport;
5. Entry and exit form (for visa on arrival):
– You can download the “Entry and exit form” at our website and fill in advance to save your time at arrival airport;
– The completed form will be submitted at the visa desk along with passport, visa approval letters and stamping fee;
– Learn how to fill in the Entry and exit form.
For visa applying at the Vietnam Embassy, an application form (which you can download at the Vietnam Embassy’s website or receive at its office) and a prepaid self-addressed return envelope if you wish to receive your passport and visa sent back by mail.
How to apply Vietnam visa for the Qatar passport holders?
There are 2 ways for the Qatari citizens applying for Vietnam visa before departure. See below for details about each option:
1. Apply for Vietnam e-visa
From August 15, 2023 all the nationalities including Qatar can apply for Vietnam e-visa with maximum 90 days stay duration and valid for multiple entry. Holding a valid e-visa Vietnam, the Qatari 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 Qatari passport holders:
How to apply for a rush e-visa for Qatari 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.
2. Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival
The Qatar passport holders can apply Vietnam visa on arrival from anywhere outside of Vietnam. The visa will be picked up at Vietnamese airport by showing the printed visa approval letter and paying the stamping fee.
The approval letter is a document issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department and arranged by a Vietnam visa agency within 3 – 5 working days (normal service), 8 working hours (urgent service), 4 working hours (super urgent service) depending on the option that the applicants have chosen when submitting a visa application.
| UPDATE The Vietnam visa on arrival process has been changed since the Vietnamese government re-opened the borders for the tourists on March 15, 2022 after a two-year border closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. At present, the visa on arrival is an altenative to the e-visa in case you need to enter Vietnam urgently but your e-visa application is pending or needs to amend at the last minutes, when you are about to board the plane to Vietnam. Moreover, visa on arrival is applicable for those who travel Vietnam by airplane via the international airports only. If you travel Vietnam via land border gates or sea port you should apply for a Vietnam e-visa instead; |