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Latest procedures for applying for Vietnam tourist visa for foreigners

Latest procedures for applying for Vietnam tourist visa for foreigners

Vietnam tourist visa is one of the popular types of visa for foreigners who intend to visit, travel and explore Vietnam. Vietnam tourist visa does not apply to those who plan to work during their stay here. In this article, Vietnam Visa Services Center provides detailed information on regulations and procedures for applying for a Vietnam tourist visa according to the latest regulations.

1. New regulations on applying for Vietnam tourist visa

New points on Vietnam tourist visa are as follows: Increasing the duration of tourist visa and E-Visa to 3 months, extending the visa exemption period to 45 days for some countries and expanding E-Visa for global citizens with a maximum duration of 90 days, applicable for both single and multiple entries.

According to the provisions of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam, from August 15, 2023, Vietnam will have new policies and regulations on applying for tourist visas and procedures for applying for visas to enter Vietnam for foreigners in the form of tourism.

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New points on tourist visa application include:

  • Increasing the validity of tourist visa (DL) and tourist E-visa to 3 months
  • Increasing the visa exemption period for tourism purposes to 45 days for some countries
  • Citizens from all countries and territories in the world can apply for an electronic visa (E-Visa) to enter Vietnam.
  • The Government now issues E-Visas with a maximum validity of 90 days, applicable for both single and multiple entries.

The new policies on Vietnam tourist visas for foreigners mark important changes in Vietnam's tourism attraction policy over the past years and are expected to create more favorable conditions for tourism and socio-economic development in general, especially in the tourism industry. These new regulations bring flexibility and convenience to tourists. Here are some important things to know about applying for a Vietnam tourist visa:

  • A Vietnam tourist visa is not required for visa-exempt countries.
  • For those who need a visa, the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Vietnam and must have at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps and immigration.
  • E-visa Vietnam is available to citizens of all countries and territories around the world, regardless of nationality or country.

2. Conditions for applying for a tourist visa to Vietnam

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To apply for a tourist visa to Vietnam, foreigners traveling to Vietnam need a valid passport and proof of a suitable purpose of entry, such as a practice license, work permit or letter of acceptance from an educational institution. For an E-Visa, it is necessary to ensure that they are not subject to any restrictions as prescribed.

According to Article 10 of the 2014 Law on Entry, foreigners traveling to Vietnam need to meet the following conditions to be granted a visa:

1. Valid passport: Have a valid passport or passport replacement document.

2. Proof of purpose of entry:

  • A lawyer practicing law in Vietnam must have a practice license.
  • Employees need to provide a work permit according to the Labor Code.
  • Students must have a letter of acceptance from a school or educational institution in Vietnam.

3. For e-visas: Must have a valid passport and not be subject to restrictions under Article 8.

These clear regulations not only ensure national security but also facilitate foreigners to travel to Vietnam.

3. Procedures for applying for a Vietnam tourist visa for foreigners

The procedure for applying for a Vietnam tourist visa requires foreigners to prepare a complete application, including a valid passport, portrait photo and visa application form as prescribed. In addition, it is necessary to clearly demonstrate the purpose of entry and meet the conditions under the 2014 Immigration Law. This process can be done through an electronic visa (E-Visa) or at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate General.

3.1 Procedures for issuing electronic tourist visas for foreigners

You can apply for an electronic tourist visa (e-visa) yourself on the website of the Vietnam Immigration Department by following these steps:

Step 1: Access the website to register for an electronic visa for Vietnam
You need to access the website address evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

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Step 2: Declare basic information
Select the Declare section here, then upload a portrait and passport photo of the foreigner.

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Note: In the Purpose of entry section, select tourism

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Step 3: Review the declared content
After completing the information, select Review application form to review all the declared content

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Step 4: Pay the cost of making an E-visa for Vietnam tourism
Pay the e-visa service fee (25 USD / 50 USD) through the online platform.

Step 5: Receive Vietnam tourist E-visa
After completing the registration, you just need to wait and receive the results after 3 working days via code and email.

3.2. Visa issuance procedures of travel companies allowing entry to Vietnam for tourism

When using the Vietnam tourist visa application service of a licensed travel company, you need to prepare the following documents:
Travel itinerary (in file format)
Passport page (scanned copy)
Completing the visa issuance procedure through a travel company will help you enter Vietnam easily and conveniently.

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3.3. Temporary residence procedures for foreigners exempted from visas to Vietnam

Citizens of countries exempted from visas to Vietnam do not need to apply for a tourist visa. When entering through the airport, road or sea border gate, the border police will carry out temporary residence procedures and stamp the passport.
List of countries exempted from tourist visas can be found in this article

The above is information about the procedures for applying for a Vietnam tourist visa that Vietnam Visa Services Center has compiled. Hopefully the article provides useful information for you. If you need support for applying for a Vietnam tourist visa, a 3-month, 1-year Vietnam tourist visa... Please contact Vietnam Visa Services Center immediately to help you apply for a visa quickly and legally.

If you need further information or assistance, do not hesitate to contact Vietnam Visa Services Center today!

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