Vietnam Visa Requirements

There is a common, and short, checklist of what you need in order to apply for a Vietnam visa. This list applies for all passport-holders whose countries do not have visa exemption agreement with Vietnam. If you apply for special visa type (other than the tourist visa), additional documents may be required.

The following documents are required to apply for a Vietnam visa:

Passport: A passport with at least 6-month validity from the date of travel. Temporary passport may be declined.
Photo: Two passport sized photos (4x6 cm and must be recently taken with no glass-wear)
Application Form: M3 entry/exit form (for visa on arrival)
Stamping Fee: Pay by cash upon arrival (for visa on arrival) - $25 for single entry and $50 for multiple entry
Approval Letter: This is required if you want to obtain the visa on arrival at Vietnam's airport.

Countries
Countries	Tourist visa	Business visa	Visa On Arrival
Argentina	Required	Required	Eligible
Armenia	Required	Required	Eligible
Australia	Required	Required	Eligible
Austria	Required	Required	Eligible
Azerbaijan	Required	Required	Eligible
Belarus	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Belgium	Required	Required	Eligible
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Required	Required	Eligible
Brazil	Required	Required	Eligible
Brunei	Not required (14 days)	Required	Eligible
Bulgaria	Required	Required	Eligible
Cambodia	Not required (30 days)	Required	Eligible
Canada	Required	Required	Eligible
Chile	Not required (90 days)	Required	Eligible
China	Required	Required	Eligible
Colombia	Required	Required	Eligible
Costa Rica	Required	Required	Eligible
Croatia	Required	Required	Eligible
Czech Republic	Required	Required	Eligible
Denmark	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Dominican Republic	Required	Required	Eligible
Estonia	Required	Required	Eligible
Finland	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
France	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Georgia	Required	Required	Eligible
Germany	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Greece	Required	Required	Eligible
Guatemala	Required	Required	Eligible
Honduras	Required	Required	Eligible
Hong Kong	Required	Required	Eligible
Hungary	Required	Required	Eligible
Iceland	Required	Required	Eligible
India	Required	Required	Eligible
Indonesia	Not required (30 days)	Required	Eligible
Ireland	Required	Required	Eligible
Israel	Required	Required	Eligible
Italy	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Japan	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Kazakhstan	Required	Required	Eligible
Laos	Not required (30 days)	Required	Eligible
Latvia	Required	Required	Eligible
Lithuania	Required	Required	Eligible
Luxembourg	Required	Required	Eligible
Macedonia	Required	Required	Eligible
Malaysia	Not required (30 days)	Required	Eligible
Malta	Required	Required	Eligible
Mexico	Required	Required	Eligible
Montenegro	Required	Required	Eligible
Netherlands	Required	Required	Eligible
New Zealand	Required	Required	Eligible
Nicaragua	Required	Required	Eligible
Norway	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Panama	Required	Required	Eligible
Papua New Guinea	Required	Required	Eligible
Paraguay	Required	Required	Eligible
Peru	Required	Required	Eligible
Philippines	Not required (21 days)	Required	Eligible
Poland	Required	Required	Eligible
Portugal	Required	Required	Eligible
Puerto Rico	Required	Required	Eligible
Romania	Required	Required	Eligible
Russia	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Serbia	Required	Required	Eligible
Singapore	Not required (30 days)	Required	Eligible
Slovakia	Required	Required	Eligible
Slovenia	Required	Required	Eligible
South Africa	Required	Required	Eligible
South Korea	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Spain	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Sweden	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
Switzerland	Required	Required	Eligible
Thailand	Not required (30 days)	Required	Eligible
Trinidad and Tobago	Required	Required	Eligible
Ukraine	Required	Required	Eligible
United Kingdom	Not required (15 days)	Required	Eligible
United States	Required	Required	Eligible
Uruguay	Required	Required	Eligible
Uzbekistan	Required	Required	Eligible

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear glasses for my visa photos?

No, please take them off for your visa photos.

Where can I find the M3 entry/exit form?

You can download it here.

What documents do I need to apply for a visa at the local Embassy?

Kindly contact the embassy directly for detailed instructions. In general, you are required to submit the following documents:

Your original passport (with at least 06 month validity prior to the departure date)
Completed and signed application form with 02 photos (4x6cm)
Visa fees (Money order or Certified Check) payable to the Embassy.
Prepaid return envelope (Fedex or USPS) if you wish to receive the visa by mail/post.

Can I use visa on arrival to travel overland from Cambodia to Vietnam?

No, visa on arrival is for air travel only. If you want to enter Vietnam via a border gate, you can apply for an e-visa or a visa at the local embassy before you go.

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