Who requires a visa?
Required by all except:
(a) nationals of Bulgaria, Cuba, Korea (Dem Rep) and Romania;
(b) nationals of Malaysia and Thailand for 30 days and nationals of the Philippines for 21 days;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey within 72 hours, provided holding valid return or onward tickets. At present visas can be issued for either groups or individuals.
Note: For security reasons, it is advisable to carry copies of documents rather than originals when in Vietnam.
What documents will be required?Passport valid for at least 6 months after date of arrival or 1 month after expiration of visa required by all.
Time required to issue visa:
2 (Tourist visa express application); 5 (Tourist visa).
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: (a) Completed application forms. (b) One passport-size photo. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee (non-refundable), payable by cash or cheque. To have your passport returned by post, please add £5 and include a stamped self-addressed envelope. Business: (a)-(d), and (e) an approval obtained through a Vietnamese sponsor.
What is the cost of a visa?
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Tourist: £43 (single-entry); £55 (express service); £70 (multiple-entry). Single-entry Business: £40 (1 month). Multiple-entry Business: £70 (1 month); £90 (3 months); £120 (6 months or more).
How long is the visa valid for?
Tourist visas are valid for 1 month from proposed date of entry. Visas can usually be extended for another month, at extra cost, in the larger towns.
1: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age arriving within 6 days of visiting infected areas.
2: Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not an official condition of entry to Vietnam. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. For more information, see the Health appendix.
3: Vaccination against typhoid is advised.
4: Malaria risk exists throughout the year everywhere except urban areas, the Red River delta and the coastal plains north of Nha Trang. The risk is highest in the southern provinces of Bac Lieu and Ca Mau, and highland areas. The malignant falciparum form is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine.
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