Vietnam Visa on Arrival vs. Vietnam Visa at Embassy
To get visa to Vietnam, you may choose one of two options including applying for Vietnam visa at Embassy (traditional way, visa picked up at Vietnam Embassies) and applying for Vietnam Visa Visa on Arrival with vietnamevisa.org (visa picked up at Vietnam International Airports). However, each option seems to be quite different in terms of applicable applicants and procedure. Now, let’s learn more details about the two options of getting Vietnam visa.
Vietnam Visa on Arrival
Vietnam Visa at Embassy
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Applicable applicants
Travelers to Vietnam by air only
Travelers to Vietnam by any means of transport
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Required documents
1. Only need to fill out the online application form
2. This document is only required for getting Visa approval letter
Application form with signature and photo attached
Original passport or copy of original passport (for loose-leaf visa request)
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How to submit application
Submit your visa application form online via our secured network
We will process your visa information and submit your visa application to and do other necessary procedures on your behalf with Vietnam Immigration Department.
(Licensed travel agent in Vietnam could submit visa applications pursuant to Article 13, Vietnam Government’s Decree No. 92/2007/ND-CP)
Hard-copy of documents
In person or by post
Might use services of a travel agent or organization in submitting the visa application
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Required fees
Visa service fee for visa approval letter arrangement paid to travel agent upon submitting visa application) – published on the website
Visa stamping fee for visa stamp (paid to Vietnam Immigration Officers) – pay later in cash at airports upon arriving in Vietnam
Fee for stamping visa
Other current fees such as visa approval arrangement fee, processing fee, shipping, handling and expedited services, etc.
(Please contact the Vietnam Embassy for accurate information since they vary from embassy to embassy.)
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How to track the application
Check your account provided by our system, make a phone call, chat or email to our support staff
Make a phone call to embassy or come in person to Vietnam Embassy to check the visa
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Processing time
2 working days for normal service
1 working day for urgent service
4 working hours for super urgent service
Around 5 working days for normal service
1-2 working days for urgent service
Contact the embassy for accurate information
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Get visa stamped
When arriving in Vietnam
At Visa on Arrival counter
Presenting visa approval letter with required documents & fees at Immigration Counter to have visa stamped onto your passport
Along with original passport picked up from the Vietnam embassy
At Vietnam Embassy where you have applied for visa
Visa already stamped onto your passport when embassy sends the passport back
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The advantages
No need to send your original passport away
A complete online process – Short time for visa application
No dealing with immigration agency. We deal with them on your behalf
Especially convenient for those who are currently staying far away
Having all fees clearly published
Prompt support (Chat online, hotline 24/7)
Having response for your email(s) within 24 hours
Having visa already stamped onto your passport before your departure to Vietnam
Applicable to travelers to Vietnam by any means of transport
Making one-time payment for visa fee at Vietnam Embassy
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The Disadvantages
Queuing in front of Immigration Counter at arrival airports in Vietnam to have visa stamp
Possibly having names of other people on your approval letter
Foreigners cannot apply for visa on arrival themselves, the application must go through authorized travel agencies in Vietnam or organizations
Parting with your original passport
Having to drive to the nearest embassy or send documents by post
Dealing directly with Vietnam embassies
Various visa fees and procedures at different Vietnam embassies
Taking up to 3 days to get response for your email(s)
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