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Vietnam: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No Yes
British Yes No Yes
Canadian Yes No Yes
Other EU Yes No Yes/1
USA Yes No Yes
Passports: 

To enter Vietnam, a passport valid for at least one month after expiration of visa is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport note: 

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

Visas: 

Visas for Vietnam are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except:

(a) nationals of Denmark, Finland and Sweden (1) for stays of up to 15 days;

(b) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours, provided holding valid return or onward tickets but they must stay in the transit area of the airport;

(c) visitors requiring business visas need to supply a letter of introduction from the sponsoring business in Vietnam.

Visa note: 

Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Vietnam.

Types and cost: 

Visa fees vary according to the type of visas and length of stay and are regularly adjusted. Please contact the Embassy for up-to-date fee information. Currently the prices are as follows:
Tourist £44 for single entry; multiple entry, £95
Business £50 for single entry; multiple entry, £110

Validity: 

Tourist and business visas are valid for one month from proposed date of entry, and multiple-entry visas for up to three months.

Visas can usually be extended for another month, at extra cost, in the larger towns.

Transit: 

Visas are not required for passengers in transit, provided they have an onward/return ticket, are continuing their journey within 24 hours and do not leave the transit area of the airport.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Temporary residence: 

Foreigners can take up temporary residence if they are invited to work in the country by an organisation there. Details have to be given of the type of work and duration before a visa and Temporary Resident Permit can be issued.

Working days: 

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

Extension of stay: 

Tourist visas can be extended for up to a month and the best way to do this is through a travel agent in Vietnam.

Rates vary depending on the agent used.

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