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The free visa exemption for holders of United Kingdom, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Belarussian passports is valid between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016. It is unknown if the exemption will continue after 30 June 2016.
Quick Facts
- Passport Validity: Six months from the date of your arrival in Vietnam
- Entering by air: Visa on Arrival (VOA) is legitimate and highly recommended with a written approval letter.
- Entering by land or water: A valid visa from the Vietnamese embassy or consulate is required.
- Visa Exemption: Travelers from visa exempted countries only needs a visa exemption document.
- Methods of Application: Travel agencies/online visa travel agents/Vietnam Embassy or Consulate.
- Stamping fee for VOA:
Travelers Pay at the airport directly in cash (Dong/US Dollars)
$25 for 1 month/ 3 months Single Entry Visa
$50 for 1 month/ 3 months Multiple Entry Visa - Reminder: Soon, USA passport holders may only acquire one-year and multiple-entry visas (stamping fee $135) upon arrival, according to the latest news. The policy start date has not been released yet. We will keep you updated. If you know more, please feel free to contact us.
- Reminder: Asia Highlights recommends our customers keep a photocopy of their passport separate somewhere or keep an e-version of the passport in an accessible email account.
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Vietnam & UAE FANTASTIC tour! Thank you Albee Ning!
Albee was INCREDIBLE. She arranged a 9-day private tour of both North and South Vietnam. No stone was left unturned: a private cruise up the Mekong; excellent hotel reservations; personal, caring tour guides; More
Consumer,
Jun 2020
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We traveled with Asia Highlights…
My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful 5 1/2 week trip that was organized by the exceptional Ruby Zhao. We have traveled a lot and Ruby is the VERY BEST AGENT we have ever had! More
Lurinda Smith Barton Barnwell,
Mar 2020
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We were.very satisfied with Asia…Four Great Weeks in China and Viet Nam
Asia Highlights was very efficient at advising us on what to see and the best routes to take, but they were also very flexible in integrating our own ideas in regard of travel destinations and accommodations. More
Eva and Jim,
Oct 2019
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Trip to Vietnam with Asia Highlights was well above expectations
My 12-day private trip to Vietnam was a very rewarding experience, and every day was fantastic, and well above expectations. My trip was perfectly well prepared and organized by Lissy Syoo from Asia Highlights, More
cdietp,
May 2019
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Repeat Customer
We traveled with China Highlights in 2015 and were completely satisfied, so when they emailed that they now were arranging trips to SE Asia we didn't even consider looking at other tour companies. More
Terry,
Feb 2019
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7-Day Vietnam Tour - Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Danang/Hoi An
Asia Highlights did a great job planning and executing our family’s trip around Vietnam. We have two young girls and wanted to have a balance of sightseeing and activities so nobody got bored. More
Andrew,
Jan 2019
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We would like to thank Asia Highlights
We would like to thank Asia Highlights for a wonderful trip. Lissy was a joy to work with, in planning a vacation that took into account all our interests and was able to give us so much more than we expected. More
Victor Cognato,
Dec 2018
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Vietnam with Asia Highlights
Just returned from Vietnam trip arranged by Albee at Asia Highlights.She was very helpful with the arrangements even when I requested multiple changes in the itinerary. More
Tom,
Oct 2017
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Just came back from Vietnam/Cambodia…
Just came back from Vietnam/Cambodia trip via Asia Highlights and had a wonderful experience. The hotels they chosed for us were all very food. the guides were all very professional and spoke good English More
Yumin Zheng,
Feb 2017
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Free Visa Exemption
As of 2016, citizens from 23 countries could enter Vietnam without a visa approval letter for various time periods.
| Countries | Days |
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| Belarus, *Demark, *Finland, *France, *German, *Italy, *Japan, *Norway, *Russia, *South Korea, *Spain, *Sweden, and *United Kingdom | 15 days |
| Brunei and Myanmar | 14 days |
| Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, | 30 days |
*- are required to meet the following:
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Notes
- 1. All travelers can visit Phu Quoc visa free for up to 30 days.
- 2. All citizens from China, Cuba and North Korea holding passports endorsed "for public affairs" could enter Vietnam without a visa.
- 3. Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of most countries can enter Vietnam without a visa.
- 4. Pay $25 stamping fee directly to Vietnam Immigration Officers in cash as the fee is compulsory for all visitors.
Pre-arranged Visa
If travelers do not meet the requirements above, a valid pre-arranged visa is required before entering Vietnam. One can apply for it through an online visa agent or any Vietnam Embassy/Consulate. We highly recommend Visa on Arrival (VOA) for travelers entering Vietnam by an international flight landing in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
Types of Vietnam Visa
With 20 types of Vietnam visas to choose, most foreigners apply for either Tourist Visa or Business Visa. As of 1 January 2015, under the Vietnam Law on Immigration, new visa codes with new durations have been updated, including: NG,LV,DN,NN DH,HN,PV,LD,DL,TT,VR,SQ.
Vietnam Tourists Visa (DL)
- For traveling purpose
- Including 1 month single entry and 1 month multiple entry
- Staying in Vietnam up to 30 days
- Allowing one-time extension of 30 days during travelers’ stay in Vietnam
- A valid passport with at least 6 months of validity and a recent passport-sized photo are required for online visa application or any Vietnam Embassy/Consulate application
Business Visa (DN)
- Other required materials include a valid passport with at least six months validity and two passport-sized photos
Transit Visa
- For individuals wishing to take a short tour to kill time before the next flight, you must apply for a tourist visa.
Diplomatic and Official Vietnam Visa
- No fees are required.
Single or Multiple Entry Visa
- Both single and multiple entry visas are types of visa mentioned above.
- Visitors could apply for Tourist Visa and Business Visa with either single entry or multiple entry visas..
- Holders of single entry visa can enter Vietnam only once, while a multiple entry allows them visit Vietnam as many times as they can during the validity time of the visa.
- The stamping fee is paid at the first entry only.
Notes
- 1. Travelers who plan to exit Vietnam and enter it again should hold a multiple entry visa (one month or three month). However, if only entering Vietnam for a transfer and not leaving the airport, a multiple entry visa is not required.
- 2. For holders of a single entry visa, it is possible to apply for a multiple visa while in Vietnam. Local visa agents in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City can handle such cases. Online visa agents also can provide this service. It takes seven working days. Different agents charge different service fees. Both the visa fee and service fee is higher than single entry.
- 3. In order to save time and money, Asia Highlights recommends you take every possible situation into consideration before visa application, and apply for the most suitable the first time.
Vietnam Visa Info
Vietnam Visa on Arrival-An Approval Letter is A Must
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