Vietnam Travel Guide - Passport/Visa

Passport valid for at least one month after expiration of visa required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

For security reasons, it is advisable to carry copies of documents rather than originals when in Vietnam.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. nationals of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden for stays of up to 15 days;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours, provided holding valid return or onward tickets. At present, visas can be issued for either groups or individuals.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

All regulations, including those concerning which countries require visas, cost of visas and validity of visas, are very complex and subject to frequent change. It is therefore advisable to contact the consular section at the embassy before any travel to Vietnam.

Costs vary from embassy to embassy. Tourist: from US$43 (single-entry); from US$48 (express service); from US$50 (multiple-entry). Single-entry Business: from US$48. Multiple-entry Business: from US$95 (three months, multiple-entry); from US$150 (six months, multiple-entry).

Tourist visas are valid for one month from proposed date of entry. Visas can usually be extended for another month, at extra cost, in the larger towns.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

Two (tourist visa express application); five (tourist visa), not including postal delivery. Entry visas can be applied for in person up to six months prior to date of travel.