Vietnam Passport and Visa entry requirements
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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
Passport and Visa entry requirements
Entry requirements for Americans: US passport holders must have a valid passport and a visa is required.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK passport holders must have a valid passport and a visa is required.
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian passport holders must have a valid passport and a visa is required.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australian passport holders must have a valid passport and a visa is required.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans require a valid passport and a visa.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a visa and a valid passport.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a valid passport and a visa.
Passport/Visa Note: Passport must be valid for at least one month after expiry date of visa. Otherwise passports should have six months validity for visa-free nationals, except for nationals of Denmark, Finland, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Norway and Sweden, who require three months validity. All visitors must have sufficient funds for the duration of their stay, onward or return tickets (if no visa is required) and all documents needed for next destination. Visitors should hold a spare passport photograph on arrival in Vietnam for use on the immigration form that must be filled out. You should retain the yellow portion of your immigration Arrival-Departure card on entry to Vietnam, as this is required for exit. Visitors coming from countries with no Vietnamese diplomatic representation will be issued a visa on arrival, provided the visitor is holding a letter from Vietnamese Immigration confirming this. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
