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What is the Vietnam Visa on Arrival?
Visa on Arrival (VOA) is a program where citizens of multiple countries can obtain their visas once they enter Vietnam at the immigration checkpoint. In addition to your VOA, you can add on the Medical Declaration when you apply with iVisa.com. The Medical Declaration is a required document to enter Vietnam, and its purpose is to aid officials in monitoring the health situation of the country.
The Visa on Arrival for Vietnam facilitates the options to enter this country in several ways. One of them is to avoid the applicant going to an embassy or consulate to process a visa and follow a long procedure to obtain it. Thanks to the new system that the Government of Vietnam has implemented, tourists can now enter this country more quickly by obtaining a visa on arrival.
This travel document can be easily obtained through the Visa on Arrival program. With iVisa.com, you can obtain your VOA approval letter in order to collect your Visa on Arrival quickly and hassle free, at the required checkpoint in Vietnam.
Our experience of more than four years, in addition to thousands of satisfied customers worldwide, is the result of working with the most experienced professionals and with the safest and most effective technology to process your Vietnamese visa.
PLEASE NOTE: Currently, the VOA must be presented to the Immigration Officer along with a Medical Declaration in order to enter Vietnam. When you apply with us you have the option to obtain the Medical Declaration in addition to the VOA by simply adding it to your application.
Who is eligible to obtain the VOA?
The following nationalities are eligible to apply for a Vietnam eVisa:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus*
- Brunei**
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- China
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Czech Republic
- Denmark*
- Finland*
- France*
- Germany*
- Greece
- Hungary
- India
- Ireland
- Italy*
- Japan*
- Kazakhstan
- Luxembourg
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway*
- Panama
- Peru
- Philippines***
- Poland
- Romania
- Russia*
- Slovakia
- South Korea*
- Spain*
- Sweden*
- Timor Leste
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom*
- United States
- Uraguay
- Venezuela
Citizens from countries with an * do not require a visa if they will stay in Vietnam for less than:
- *15 days
- **14 days
- ***21 days
For the Medical Declaration, all the nationalities must obtain this document to be able to enter Vietnam, even the same Vietnamese citizens who have visited other countries and are returning to Vietnam.
How long is a Vietnam Visa on Arrival valid for?
The visa will be valid for 30 days in Total or 90 days from arrival, depending on the option you choose at the time of application.
Note: An extension of stay can be applied for once you are in Vietnam. However, it can be a difficult process, so if there is a chance that you will exceed the 30 days in total, we recommend applying for the 90 days option.
What is the Vietnam Visa Approval Letter?
The Vietnam Visa Approval Letter is a pre-approved application you need before entering Vietnam. If you have no free-time or are far from the local Vietnam Embassy, our service can support you with a fast and convenient way to apply for the pre-approved letter for Vietnam Visa.
Required Documents and Benefits when Applying online with iVisa.com
- Passport (with at least 6-months validity from the time of entry into Vietnam and at least one blank page).
- Credit/debit card to pay the service fees.
We will provide your pre-approval letter .
Upon arrival, you will need to present the following in order to enter Vietnam:
- Entry permit form (Vietnam Pre-Approval Letter - printed.)
- Two passport-style photos
- Original passport, with at least one blank page for stamping by the Vietnam Immigration Officer.
- Entry/exit form, provided by the airline
- Additional money for the government visa fee for the Vietnam Visa on Arrival (payable to airport immigration).
Important Instructions and requirements
- Travelers must have medical or travel insurance that will cover COVID-19 treatment (if needed) during their stay.
- Passport photos are required at Vietnam airports in order to obtain an entry visa.
- Visa on Arrival is only valid for air travelers. When you arrive at the airport in Vietnam, you will be required to fill out some documents to get the visa stamp in your passport.
- Visa on Arrival works at any of Vietnam’s five international airports: Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City); Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi); Danang Airport (Da Nang); Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong); or Cam Ranh Airport (Nha Trang). There will be no problems traveling between these five airports.
- The arrival date you provide should be the earliest you plan to arrive, although you can arrive after that date. The departure date you provide will be the last day you are permitted to be in the country unless you get a visa extension. When the expiration date of your Vietnam visa is coming up, please directly contact the Vietnam Immigration Office located at 40 Hang Bai street ( Hanoi); 161 Nguyen Du street ( Ho Chi Minh city) or any local Vietnam Immigration Officers.
Will I have to pay a visa fee once I arrive in Vietnam and if so, What is the cost to obtain a Vietnam Visa on Arrival ?
Yes. This is a visa on arrival approval letter, not the actual visa. The visa will be issued upon arrival, where you will be required to pay the visa stamping fee. As of 2018, the fees are as follows:
- Single-entry for 1 month USD 17.00
- Single-entry for 3 months USD 25.00
- Multiple-entry for 1 month 20.00
- Multiple-entry for 3 months: USD 65.00
Fee explanation: In order to get a Vietnam Visa on arrival you are required to pay 2 fees - Service fee which is paid for getting a Visa Approval Letter via our online payment system after filling out the visa application form and the stamping fee which is paid in cash to Vietnamese Immigration Officer at arrival airport for your visa stamp.
- The Medical Declaration has no additional cost, so you would only have to pay the service fee.
How long will it take to process my Visa on Arrival approval?
Different types of Vietnam Visas on Arrival are granted according to the length of stay, the number of entries, and visiting purpose. It all depends on the processing time and visa type you chose:
For 30 days of single/multiple entry visa we have these options:
- Standard - 3 Business Days
- Rush - 1 Business Day
- Super rush - 8 hours
For 90 days of single/multiple entry, the processing of the application takes 7 Business Days.
How do I apply for and obtain a Visa on Arrival?
Step 1:
Fill out the application form.
Fill out the secure online form according to your passport and travel information, including:
- Fullname
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Passport Number
- Date of arrival
- Type of visa (in the case of the VOA): 1 month or 3 months, single entry or multiple entries.
Step 2:
Pay and receive confirmation after filling out all your information, you will be asked for payment of the service fee using a credit or debit card.
Step 3:
Receive your Vietnam visa approval Letter and the QR Code for your Medical Declaration via email.
Step 4:
Once you arrive, Go to the health quarantine desk and show the QR Code (Medical Declaration) to get the confirmation form before going through immigration counters.
Step 5:
Get a Vietnam visa stamp and visa sticker in your passport. Prepare necessary documents and stamping fee in cash to get the visa stamp at the Vietnam Visa Landing Counter. You will need the following: Prepare 2 color photos with standard size 4x6 cm and prepare the cash in USD:
- 25 USD for single entry 1 month/3 month
- 50 USD for Multiple entry 1 month/3 month
If you choose to add the Medical Declaration when applying for your VOA, you'll only have to fill out our simple application form with some information regarding your health status, flight and trip details.
Can I fly into any airport to obtain my Visa on Arrival?
No. The Visa on Arrival can only be issued at the following airports:
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)
- DaNang Airport (DaNang)
- Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong)
- Cam Ranh Airport (Nha Trang)
Note: If you are issued a multiple entry visa, you can enter/exit Vietnam from any entry point (airports, seaports, land checkpoints) once you are inside Vietnam.
Which is better: obtaining the eVisa or getting my Visa on Arrival?
It depends. If you require multiple entries and/or are planning on staying in Vietnam for longer than 30 days, the VOA will be the best option (as long as you are entering via one of the 5 international airports that have Visa on Arrival issuing capabilities).
Should I choose a single entry or multiple entries?
It depends on your travel plans. If you intend on staying in Vietnam for the entire duration of your trip, a single entry visa will suffice. However, if you plan on visiting any surrounding countries (Laos and Cambodia for example) and then enter Vietnam once again, you will need to get a multiple-entry visa, as it will allow you to enter the country as many times as you need.
Can I enter Vietnam by sea or by land with my approval letter?
We kindly inform you that you can not enter Vietnam by seaports or land crossing borders with our approval letter. In this case, we recommend you contact the Vietnam Embassy to get a visa stamped on your passport before your departure. We arrange the visa for all who would like to get a visa at the airports only.
Visa on Arrival is only available for travelers entering Vietnam by air.
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Vietnam Covid-19 restrictions and requirements
Do I need a COVID vaccine or vaccination certificate to enter Vietnam?
No, you don't. As of today, COVID vaccination passports or certificates are not mandatory to enter Vietnam and there are no quarantine requirements.
Since information may change quickly, we advise you to follow up on the latest Vietnam travel updates and/or contact your local embassy.
Yellow fever vaccination requirements to travel to Vietnam
Yellow Fever vaccine is required if traveling from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission. More information on that here.
Are there any quarantine requirements for travelers to Vietnam?
Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, those planning to travel to Vietnam should be aware of the latest Quarantine requirements. Vietnam has recently reduced the quarantine days to three self quarantine days upon arrival to all fully vaccinated visitors, all expenses on them, be it in hotels or residences, unless they want to do it in the official Vietnamese facilities. In addition, those that are traveling from countries that have detected the Omicron variant will have to take a COVID-19 test before boarding and when they arrive in Vietnam. Visitors must monitor their health for the next 11 days after entering Vietnam, regardless of testing negative to COVID-19 upon arrival.
Vietnam has also temporarily suspended the medical declaration for COVID-19 at all Vietnamese border gates since the 26th of April 2022
Remember, that sanitary measures can change at any moment and it's important to stay tuned to any updates on Vietnamese health restrictions.
Required Documents to Apply
- Passport
- Credit/debit card
We will provide your pre-approval letter along with your Medical Declaration. Upon arrival, you will need to present the following in order to enter Vietnam:
- Entry permit form (Vietnam Pre-Approval Letter - printed.)
- Two photos
- Original passport, with at least one blank page for stamping by the Vietnam Immigration Officer.
- QR Code we provide (Vietnam Medical Declaration.)
- Additional visa fee for Vietnam Visa on Arrival (payable to airport immigration). The stamping fee is 25 USD for a single entry visa (both 1 month and 3-month type) and 50 USD for multiple entry visas (both 1 month and 3-month type).
Important Instructions
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Travelers must have medical or travel insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment.
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Passport photos are required at Vietnam airports in order to obtain an entry visa.
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Visa on Arrival is only valid for air travelers. When you arrive at the airport in Vietnam, you will be required to fill some documents to get the visa stamp in your passport.
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Visa on Arrival works at any of Vietnam’s five international airports: Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City); Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi); Danang Airport (Da Nang); Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong); or Cam Ranh Airport (Nha Trang). There will be no problems traveling between these five airports.
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Travelers are required to pay a stamping fee on arrival. The stamping fee is 25 USD for single entry visa (both 1 month and 3 month type) and 50 USD for multiple entry visa (both 1 month and 3 month type).
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The arrival date you provide should be the earliest you plan to arrive, although you can arrive after that date. The departure date you provide will be the last day you are permitted to be in the country unless you get a visa extension.
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Currently, the Government of Vietnam requires all travelers to present upon arrival in Vietnam. If you choose to add the Medical Declaration to your VOA when applying with iVisa.com, we'll send both documents to your email inbox so you can present them on arrival.
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Do I need a COVID vaccine or vaccination certificate to enter Vietnam?
No, you don't. As of today, COVID vaccination passports or certificates are not mandatory to enter Vietnam.
Since information may change quickly, we advise you to follow up on the latest Seychelles travel updates and/or contact your local embassy.
Do I need to have a COVID test to enter Vietnam?
- COVID test prior to arrival: Travelers no longer need to take a COVID test before traveling to Vietnam.
- COVID test after arrival: Test in the first 24 hours of arrival for those entering by road, rail, or sea without a covid test.
Are there any quarantine requirements for travelers to Vietnam?
- Quarantine requirements: There are no quarantine requirements.
What is the Vietnam Visa on Arrival?
Will I have to pay a visa fee once I arrive in Vietnam?
- USD 46.49 for single entry visa (both 1 and 3 month types)
- USD 46.49 for multiple entry visa (both 1 and 3 month types)
What do I need to apply for a Vietnam Visa on arrival?
You will need to fill out the online form completely and accurately, but we do not require you to submit any documents to us.
However, you will need to present the following when entering Vietnam:
- VOA approval letter (which we provide)
- Valid passport with at least 1 blank page available for stamping
- QR Code we provide (Vietnam Medical Declaration.)
- 2 passport-sized photos (4 x 6 cm)
- Entry/exit form, provided by the airline
- Visa stamping fee, which needs to be paid in cash (25 USD for single entry, 50 USD for multiple entries).
What is the cost to obtain a Vietnam Visa on Arrival approval?
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The cost is USD 46.49 - USD 46.49 for standard processing. For rush and super rush, the cost is USD 91.99- USD 91.99 and USD 143.99 - USD 143.99, respectively. The actual cost will depend on the number of entries and the length of stay options you choose. Upon arrival you will be charged a Stamping Fee which stands at USD 25.00 for both single-entry visas and at USD 50.00 for both multiple-entry visas.
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The Medical Declaration, on the other hand, has no cost from the Vietnamese Government.
How long will it take to process my Visa on Arrival approval?
It depends on the method of processing time you chose:
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For 30 days of single/multiple entry type of visa we have these options: standard -3 Business Days , rush -1 Business Day, and super rush -8 hours.
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For 90 days of single/multiple entry, the processing of the application takes 7 Business Days.
Yellow fever vaccination requirements to travel to Vietnam
A yellow fever vaccine is required if traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
More information in the following link
How long is a Vietnam Visa on Arrival valid for?
The visa will be valid for 30 days in Total or 90 days in Total days from arrival, depending on the option you choose at the time of application.
Note: An extension of stay can be applied for once in Vietnam. However, it can be a difficult process, so if there is a chance that you will exceed the 30 days in Total , we recommend applying for the 90 days in Total option.
What conditions must the applicant’s passport meet for the Visa on Arrival?
How do I apply for a Visa on Arrival?
- Step 1: Fill out the application form
Fill out the secure online form your passport information correctly as:
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Fullname
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Date of birth
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Nationality
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Passport Number
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Date of arrival
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Type of visa (in the case of the VOA): 1 month or 3 months, single entry or multiple entries.
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Step 2: Pay and receive confirmation After fill out all your information, you will be asked for payment of service fee.
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Step 3: Get Vietnam visa approval Letter and the QR Code of your Medical Declaration. Receive the Vietnam visa approval letter and QR Code via mail.
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Step 4: Once you arrive, Go to the health quarantine desk and show the QR Code (Medical Declaration) to get the confirmation form before going through immigration counters.
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Step 5: Get Vietnam visa stamp and visa sticker into your passport. Prepare necessary documents and stamping fee in cash to get visa stamp at Vietnam Visa Landing Counter as: Prepare 2 color photos with standard size 4x6 cm ( but the size is not very important) Prepare Cash in USD:
- 25 USD for single entry 1 month/3 month
- 50 USD for Multiple entry 1 month/3 month
If you choose to add the Medical Declaration, you'll only have to fill out our simple application form with some information regarding your health status and flight and trip details.
Can I fly into any airport to obtain my Visa on Arrival?
No. The Visa on Arrival can only be issued at the following airports:
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)
- DaNang Airport (DaNang)
- Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong)
- Cam Ranh Airport (Nha Trang)
Note: If you are issued a multiple entry visa, you can enter/exit Vietnam from any entry point (airports, seaports, land checkpoints) once you are inside Vietnam.
I am planning to enter Vietnam by land. Can I apply?
How many types of Vietnam visa on arrival are there?
- 1 month single entry visa
- 1 month multiple entries visa
- 3 months single entry visa
- 3 months multiple entries visa
What is the Visa on Arrival procedure once I arrive in Vietnam?
Once you arrive in Vietnam, you will need to present the following:
- VOA approval letter (which we provide)
- Valid passport with at least 1 blank page available for stamping
- 2 passport-size photos (4 x 6 cm)
- QR Code of your Medical Declaration
- Entry/exit form, provided by the airline
- Visa stamping fee, which needs to be paid in cash (25 USD for single entry, 50 USD for multiple entries)
NOTE: In order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Government of Vietnam is now requesting additional health documents, which you should obtain before traveling to this country, as the Vietnam Medical Declaration we will provide you.
Can I enter Vietnam earlier than the date stated in my approval letter?
Which is better: obtaining the eVisa or getting my Visa on Arrival?
Should I choose a single entry or multiple entries?
How much total do I have to pay for Vietnam Visa on arrival?
- Service fee: is paid for getting a Visa Approval Letter via our Online Payment System after filling out the visa application form.
- Stamping fee: is paid in cash to Vietnamese Immigration Officer at arrival airport for your visa stamp.
- The Medical Declaration has no additional cost, so you would only have to pay the service fee.
Where do I get my Vietnam Visa Stamped on arrival at the airport?
At the arrival hall inside the airports, there is a landing visa counter in front of the check-in counter.
You will have to prepare some documents to get the visa stamp:
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Two 4cm x 6cm passport-type photos (note: you can get your picture taken at the airport for an additional USD 5.00)
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Immigration form
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USD in cash to pay the stamping fee
- Single-entry for 1 and 3 months: USD 25.00
- Multiple-entry for 1 and 3 months: USD 50.00
Before arriving at this section, you must approach the Medical Quarantine Staff at the quarantine office and present your Vietnam Medical Declaration, along with other additional documents that will depend on personal circumstances.
Can I enter Vietnam earlier than the granted date in my approval letter?
Can I enter Vietnam by sea or by land with my approval letter?
Is a single entry or multiple entries better for my purpose?
How can I extend my visa when I am in Vietnam?
What is Vietnam Visa Approval Letter?
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