Vietnam visa for Argentina citizens

Do Argentine passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes, Argentine citizens are REQUIRED to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam for tourism, business, or other purposes.

There are three ways to apply for a Vietnam visa:

• Apply for a visa at the Vietnamese embassy in Argentina.
• Get an e-visa issued by the Vietnamese Immigration Department via the electronic system. 
• Obtain a Vietnam visa on arrival at one of the designated international airports in Vietnam.

How to apply for a Vietnamese visa on an Argentine passport

Visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Argentina

Argentine citizens who wish to obtain a Vietnam visa can apply for it at the Vietnamese embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here are the general steps to follow:

1. Contact the Vietnamese embassy in Argentina to obtain the visa application form and learn about the visa requirements. You can find the contact information on the embassy/consulate's website.
2. Complete the visa application form, enclosed with the required documents, such as a valid passport, a passport-size photo, and proof of travel arrangements.
3. Submit the application to the Vietnamese embassy and pay the visa fee.
4. Wait for the embassy to process your visa application then pick it up in person or by mail.

Vietnam Embassy in Argentina

Address: 11 de Septiembre 1442 (CP 1426), Belgrano Buenos Aires

Phone: (054.11) 4783-1

Apply for e-visa online

Vietnam e-Visa is only valid for single entry and for a maximum stay of 30 days. Therefore, if you plan to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days or have multiple entries, you may need to apply for a different type of visa. To apply for a Vietnam e-visa:

1. Visit the official website of the Vietnam e-visa system and fill out the online application form. You will need to provide personal information, and travel details, and upload a scanned copy of your passport and a passport-size photo.
2. Pay the visa fee using a credit/debit card or other accepted payment methods (25 USD ~ 5366 ARS).
3. Wait for the e-visa processed which is usually 2-3 business days.
4. Receive your visa via email and present the printed e-visa along with your passport at the immigration checkpoint upon arrival in Vietnam.

Apply for a visa on arrival

Vietnam visa on arrival is only valid for air travelers arriving at one of the international airports in Vietnam such as Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat. The visa fee may vary depending on your type of visa and length of stay. To get a Vietnam visa on arrival, you need to follow these steps:

1. Apply for a visa approval letter through a travel agency or visa service provider. 
2. Pay the visa approval letter fee.
3. Receive the visa approval letter via email and print it out.
4. Upon arrival at a designated airport in Vietnam, present your passport, the printed visa approval letter, and two passport-size photos at the visa-on-arrival counter. 
5. Pay the visa stamping fee and receive your visa stamp.

How much is the visa fee for Argentine passports?

Fee comparison 

Travel tips for Argentine citizens visiting Vietnam

How to get there

At present, there are no direct flights between Vietnam and Argentina but you can take many connecting flights between the two countries with one or more layovers in other cities. The most common connecting cities for flights between Vietnam and Argentina include Dubai, Doha, Paris, Amsterdam, and Istanbul with varied total transfer times. Some of the airlines that offer flights between Vietnam and Argentina are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and Air France.

Buenos Aires - Ho Chi Minh City

Weather awareness

Vietnam and Argentina are located in different parts of the world; therefore, climates and temperatures are significantly different.

• Climate: Vietnam has a tropical climate, which is characterized by high humidity and temperatures that are relatively consistent throughout the year. In contrast, Argentina has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons.
• Weather: The weather in Vietnam tends to be hot and humid throughout the year, while the weather in Argentina varies greatly depending on the region and time of year. 
• Temperature: The average temperature in Vietnam is around 27°C (81°F) in the lowland areas, with the southern regions generally being warmer than the northern regions. Vietnam also has a distinct rainy season, which lasts from May to November, and a dry season, which lasts from December to April. On the other hand, the temperature in Argentina is more varied. In the northern and central regions, temperatures can range from 20-35°C (68-95°F) in the summer months (December-February), and from 5-20°C (41-68°F) in the winter months (June-August). In the southern regions of Patagonia, temperatures can be much colder, with average temperatures ranging from 0-10°C (32-50°F) in the summer months and below freezing in the winter months.