Vietnam Visa for Belgian Citizens

As of 2025, Belgian citizens require a valid visa to enter Vietnam and are eligible for the 90 day E-visa (single/multiple entry). The following documents are required:

  • Belgian passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date.
  • Passport has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Type of visa Requirements Maximum stay
Tourist visa Visa required N/A
E-visa Eligible 90 days

Highlights

  • All Belgian citizens require a visa to enter Vietnam.
  • Belgian citizens can apply for an e-visa, visa on arrival, or a visa sticker through a local Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
  • Processing time varies from 3-7 working days, visa fee starts from 25 USD(~23 EUR), with fast-track service available.

Do Belgian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes.
Belgian passport holders need a visa to visit Vietnam. This applies to all purposes of entry, including:

  • Tourism
  • Business
  • Visiting relatives
  • Investment
  • Journalism

Are there exceptions or visa exemptions available?

Overseas Vietnamese currently residing in Belgium as well as their spouses/children are eligible to obtain a 5-year visa exemption certificate. Contact your closest Vietnamese embassy or consulate for further details on application.

Can Belgian citizens get an e-visa?

Yes.
In fact this is now the most convenient way for Belgian visitors to obtain a visa for Vietnam.

Validity
Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry

Processing time and fee
Processing time: 3–7 business days
Fee: $25 (single entry) or $50 (multiple entry)

How to apply
Apply online via the official government portal: evisa.gov.vn
Or apply through a visa agency.
If you apply for an e-visa with us the processing time and fees are as follows:

Type of visa Processing time Fee*
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 72 EUR
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 104 EUR
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 111 EUR
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 134 EUR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 72 EUR
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 104 EUR
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 111 EUR
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 134 EUR
3 Month Single Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 50 EUR
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 82 EUR
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 89 EUR
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 111 EUR
1 Month Single Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 50 EUR
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 82 EUR
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 89 EUR
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 111 EUR

* The fee already includes visa processing fee and government visa fee

Can Belgian citizens get a visa-on-arrival?

Yes.
But please note that you need a pre-approved visa letter before boarding the plane to Vietnam. Upon arrival at Vietnamese airport you need to present this letter along with your passport to get the visa stamp and enter Vietnam.

Validity
Up to 30 days, single or multiple entry

Processing time and fee
Processing time: 3–5 business days
Fee: $25 (single entry) or $50 (multiple entry) plus the visa approval letter fee.

How to apply
Apply online through a visa agency.
If you apply for a visa-on-arrival with us the processing time and fees are as follows:

Type of visa Processing time Fee*
1 Month Single Entry 05 Working Days 23 EUR
03 Working Days 50 EUR
02 Working Days 59 EUR
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
3 Month Single Entry 05 Working Days 32 EUR
03 Working Days 50 EUR
02 Working Days 68 EUR
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
1 Month Multiple Entry 05 Working Days 32 EUR
03 Working Days 59 EUR
02 Working Days 68 EUR
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
3 Month Multiple Entry 05 Working Days 41 EUR
03 Working Days 68 EUR
02 Working Days 77 EUR
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us

* The fee does NOT include the visa stamp fee at the Vietnam airport.

Vietnam E-visa versus Vietnam Visa-on-arrival - Which one is better?

It depends on your personal preference.

Below we list the pros and cons of Vietnam e-visa and Vietnam visa on arrival which you can decide which one works best for you as Belgian citizens.

E-Visa Visa On Arrival
Belgian citizens can apply Yes Yes
Airport/ Seaport/ Landport All airports/ Seaports/ Landports Only airport
Max stay 90 days 30 days
Wait time at airport None 30 minutes on average
Processing time 3-5 working days 2-4 working days
Fast track service available Yes Yes
Fastest processing time (fast-track service) 4-8 hours 2 hours
Document received E-visa (pdf) to your email - Visa approval letter (pdf) to your emai
- Visa stamp at Vietnam airport
Fee $25-$50 Varies
How easy to obtain (out of 5 with 5 being the easier) 4.5/5 3.5/5
Pros No need to wait at Vietnam airport No need to submit photo thus reduce risk of delay
Cons Can meet with delay if you do not submit quality passport photos and photos scan 30 minutes wait time at Vietnam airport to get visa stamp
Common issues Wrong details on application (name spelling/ name order/ date of birth/ passport expiration date)
Photos do not meet requirement (photo format, background light)
Forget to obtain the visa approval letter prior to boarding plane

* Note: As of 2024, online e-visas accounted for 81% of the 31,730 Belgian entries into Vietnam, while visa-on-arrival service made up only 8%, or around 2,538 applicants. (Sources: immigration.gov.vn/vietnamtourism.gov.vn)

Can Belgian citizens apply for a visa at the Vietnamese Embassy?

Yes.
You can apply in person or by mail for a visa to enter Vietnam at the closest Vietnamese Embassy or consulate. Since each of them can require a slightly different set of documents it is best to contact them directly and fulfill the requirement.
Below is the listings of Vietnamese embassies and consulates in Belgium:

Brussels - BE. Embassy
Boulevard Général Jacques 1, 1050 Brussels
Tel: +32 0 23 792 737
Fax: +32 0 23 749 376
Email: vnemb.brussels@skynet.be
Website: https://vnembassy-brussels.mofa.gov.vn/

Office closures
Office hours may change during Vietnamese and Belgian public holidays. Please contact the consular office in advance to confirm opening times.

Holiday Date
Belgian National Day July 21, 2025
Assumption of Mary Aug. 15, 2025
Independence Day Sept. 2, 2025
All Saints' Day Nov. 1, 2025

Summary

  • Belgian visitors need a valid passport and visa to enter Vietnam.
  • Current available method of application: e-visa/ visa-on-arrival/ visa at the embassy.
  • Allow at least 2 weeks in advance of your trip to apply for your visa. However if you are late you can always get a fast track service to get the visa on time for your travel.
  • Take into account Vietnam public holiday which will affect your visa processing time.
  • Each method of visa application requires a different set of information, make sure to read instructions carefully and provide the necessary information and documents.

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Marijke Renneboog
Belgium 1 year, 1 month ago

Hi, bit confusing. It says in the q&a you can stay 30 days. It also says with touist visa you can stay up to 90 days? Belgian citizen

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year ago

@Marijke Renneboog, the QA may have been posted before the new 90-day visa policy. For now, you can apply for a 3-month visa with your Belgian passport.

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Kris Van de Velde
Belgium 2 years, 1 month ago

A quick question regarding VOA or E-Visa for a Belgium passport holder. Last year (2022) it was not possible to enter Vietnam twice within 1 month, even if you apply for two separate e-visas. Is this still the case now? If I would like to go to Dalat for a running event on 4 August, and leave Vietnam afterwards again on 6 or 7 August. But on 27 August I would like to return to Vietnam for another running event in Ninh Binh on 1/2 September. Is this possible? Can I apply for an e-visa for the first Dalat weekend, and then apply for an e-visa again for the Ninh Binh weekend, or is it not possible because less than 1 month between the 2 trips?

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 2 years, 1 month ago

@Kris Van de Velde, Multiple entry visa is still unavailable for now, however, there may be changes in upcoming months. If you do not travel until August, then please wait for further updates.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Can I use the e-Visa if I fly from countries other than Belgium?

Yes.

2. Is Belgium included in the Vietnam visa exemption list?

No. Vietnam does not grant a visa waiver program for citizens in Belgium; thus, you need to apply for a visa to enter Vietnam.

3. Can I enter Vietnam for business purposes?

Yes. Belgian nationals can obtain a business visa for the purpose of conducting business activities. The activities may include business meetings, negotiating contracts, or participating in conferences.

4. What is the stamping fee for multiple entry?

The stamping fee for multiple entry within 01 or 03 months is 50 USD ~ 46 Euros.

5. How long could I stay in Vietnam with a tourist visa?

A Vietnam tourist visa has a validity of up to 90 days with single entry only.

6. Are Belgian nationals eligible to apply for an e-visa for Vietnam?

Yes, Belgian residents are eligible to apply for an e-visa for Vietnam. You can find the information for getting an e-visa from Belgium here.

7. What's the yearly number of tourists coming from Belgium to Vietnam?

According to tourism data, Belgium contributed about 26,231 visitors to Vietnam in 2016, which was 0.3% of the total foreign entries. This was an increase of 2,542 compared to 2015.

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