EnglishRealistically, Vietnam Visa Application Procedure is still considered complicated administrative and legal stages by most of foreigners. Language barriers are the root causes of many obstacles between foreigners and indigenous peoples in Vietnam, that makes it harder to carry out the procedures.
In order to obtain your visa quickly and inexpensively, it is necessary to contact an immigration consultant and visa agent in Vietnam to assist with the necessary processes.
According to the Law on Entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, the conditions and requirements for being granted a Vietnam visa are as follows:
• Vietnamese holding foreign passports have already had a document proving their legal person status at the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security in accordance with the Law No. 47/2014/QH13, dated June 16, 2014.
• Foreigners or Vietnamese nationals holding foreign passports with valid passports, visas (except for cases of visa exemption), temporary residence certifications issued by competent Vietnamese agencies, currently residing at Vietnam and is not in the category of “not yet allowed to enter Vietnam” or not subject to “suspension from exit”.
• Vietnamese citizens applying for supplementing, amending visas or extending temporary residence for foreigners, Vietnamese holding foreign passports must be the people who are parents, spouses, or children of foreigners or Vietnamese holding foreign passports (through presenting proof of relationship).
VIETNAM VISA APPLICATION AT A VIETNAMESE EMBASSY
Foreign tourists need to enter Vietnam should provide the following documents to the Vietnamese Embassies located in the host country:
• Visa application form and a photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm);
• Passport or a legitimate document in lieu of a passport (valid for at least 06 months);
• An approval document issued by the Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) or the Consular Department, the Department of External Relations of the Ho Chi Minh city (Approval letter on arrival);
• NG3, NG4 visa applicants can submit a Diplomatic note/Official note of Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the diplomatic and consular missions in the host country.
FOREIGNERS' ENTRY THROUGH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE
1. In case of direct submission
Foreigners wishing to register for entry can directly submit their documents at one of the two head offices of the Immigration Department - Ministry of Public Security:
• No. 44-46, Tran Phu St., Ba Dinh District, Hanoi City
• No. 333-335-337, Nguyen Trai St., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
2. In case of registration through the public administrative service portal of the Ministry of Public Security
Foreigners who register for entry by automated control gate can access the website of the Ministry of Public Security at http://bocongan.gov.vn
Select the category “Public services”, select the administrative procedures named “Immigration management”, select the appropriate registration procedure and follow the steps below:
• Fill out the declaration form completely and schedule an appointment at the dossier-receiving agency to finish the registration procedure;
• Bring the declaration and other necessary documents as prescribed to complete the procedures at the dossier-receiving agency.
VIETNAM ENTRY THROUGH AUTOMATED SECURITY CONTROL GATES
1. Groups of passengers to be eligible for entry/exit through automated security control gates:
• Vietnamese citizens using biometric passports to enter countries where they are exempted from entry visa requirements;
• Vietnamese citizens using biometric passports to enter countries where they are not exempted from entry visa requirements;
• Vietnamese citizens using traditional passports without embedded electronic microprocessor chips;
• Vietnamese citizens using laissez-passers agreed upon between Vietnam and countries sharing land border lines;
• Aliens holding permanent/temporary residence permit cards issued by competent regulatory authorities of Vietnam.
4. Documents required for entry/exit through automated control gates:
• Vietnam autogate declaration form (Form M01 for Vietnamese citizens use form M01; Form M02 for foreigners);
• Photo 4cm x 6cm (bare head, straight eyes, no glasses).
• Present passport, immigration documents;
• For Vietnamese citizens using passport holders of visa-free countries, they must present visas or documents proving that they are eligible to enter the country of destination;
• Present permanent residence card or temporary residence card;
• Provide fingerprints in accordance with the regulations of the Minister of Public Security;
GUIDE ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURES AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
When entering Vietnam through an international border gate (Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat Airport, or Da Nang Airport), foreign travelers seeking for a Vietnam visa must complete the following steps:
• Present your passport;
• Present the Approval letter on arrival;
• Fill in the form according to the instructions of the Customs and Border Protection officers at the airport;
• Pay visa fees at the airport as regulated.
Mokrica can fully assist you/your friends and family/expats in preparing for the processes and determining your chances of success while seeking for Vietnam entry. Should you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us!
