A visa is required in order to enter Laos. Visitors to Laos must obtain a visa from one of the Laotian diplomatic missions or online unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or qualify for visa on arrival. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
LAOS
CAMBODIA
MYANMAR
THAILAND
VIETNAM
MYANMAR
To apply for a Laos Visa at an embassy, you have to:
Get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate.
Complete e Laos visa application form and submit it along with the required documents. You can find a Laos visa application on the website of the embassy or consulate. ...
Pay the Laos visa fee.
When making a physical visa application, the correct visa photo size for Laos is 2 inches in width and 2 inches in height (50mm x 50mm). This means the photo for the Laos visa is the same as the US passport photo size. Visitors could apply Laos Visa On Arrival at the arrival international airport in Vientiane & Luang Prabang. Visa Form is available at the Counter of Immigration right on arrival gate. You need to fill in and get Visa. The lines for visa are not too long, but if you fill the Visa Form in advance, you don’t have to wait too long at the last of the line.
Laos Visa is easy to obtain on arrival at all port of entry including the most popular international airports of: • Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital. • Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province. • Pakse Internatioanl Airport in Champasak Province.
and Border Checkpoints such as:
– China – Laos Border gate:
• Mohan – Botene , Yunnan to Luang Namtha Province.
– Thailand – Laos Border gate:
• Chiangkhong – Houixay, Chiang Rai to Bokeo Province. • Nakaxeng – Kaenthao, Loei to Sayabouly Province. • Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I, Nongkhay-Vientiane Capital. • Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II, Moukdahan-Savannakhet Province. • Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge III, Nakorn Phanom-Khammouane Province. • Chongmek – Vangtao, Ubol Ratchathani to Champasak Province.
– Vietnam – Laos Border gate:
• Nameo – Banleui, Thanh Hoa to Huaphanh Province. • Lao Bao – Dansavanh, Quang Tri to Savannakhet Province.
– Cambodia – Laos Border gate:
• Dong Calor – Veun Kham, Cambodia to Champasak Province.
Tourist visas on arrival are available at certain ports of entry, and generally permit a stay of 30 days. You can extend the visa up to an additional 60 days through the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. At certain ports of entry, you can use an eVisa. The Laos visa fee is USD 30 to USD 45, depending on your nationality. The cost ranges for a Laos E visa from USD 46.58 to USD 65.21 depending on your nationality. Travelers holding passports from the following countries are not eligible for Laos visas on arrival: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Jordan, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), Mozambique, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Suriname, Syria (Syrian Arab republic), Swaziland, Tonga, Turkey, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
According to notice No. 1232 issued on 1 October 2009, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR, nationals on the list above must obtain their visas at Lao Embassies or Lao Consulates abroad before enting Laos. However, there is an exception for those nationals who are on official visits and holding a guarantee from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR.
Requirements:
– Your original passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity and a blank page for a visa sticker. – A Visa Application Form, filled out and signed by the applicant (available at visa window at Lao ports of entry or given before landing if you are arriving by plane). – Two (2) recent passport-type photographs (If you are unprepared (cannot provide the photo) there will be an extra fee (few dollars) for scanning your photograph from your passport, and placing it onto your visa application form). – Visa fee (in cash).
The cost of Laos Visa depends on which passport you are holding. The price list is on display at the visa counter. If you are citizen of USA, UK or European citizen, the fee is 35 USD, Canadian: 42 USD, Sweden: 31 USD. Australia and other countries is 30 USD.
Note: On weekends, Lao public holidays, before 8 A.M and after 4 P.M weekdays, there is a $1 over time fee. In addition an entry fee (2,500 Kip or so) may be charged. * All visa’s fee are payable in cash only (US dollars or Thai baht). For further information, please contact a Travel Consultant.
CAMBODIA
1. All nationalities need to apply for a travel visa, except for nationals from the following countries: - Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos and Vietnam (30 days). - Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei, Seychelles (14 days). - Philippines (21 days). 2. Visa to Cambodiacan be applied at ports of entry whether you come by air or by land. Travelers are required to show your photo (3x4cm) and their valid passport. The Government Immigration distributes application forms upon arrival. - If you arrive by air at Phnompenh International Airport or Siem Reap International Airport, it is very simple and just takes you few minutes to get visa done. The fee is 30 USD for a 30 day visa (Cash only). - Obtaining a Cambodian visa is also possible at the Poit Pet border gate with Thailand (When you drive in from Thailand). - From Vietnam you can enter to Cambodia via few border gates: Kaam Samnor in Prey Veng-Kandal Province or Vinh Suong at Chau Doc (Mostly people come by boat), Prek Chak in Kampot Province or Xa Xia at Ha Tien, Bavet in Svay Rieng Province or Moc Bai at Tay Ninh when you drive from Ho Chi Minh City. The Visa fee is 33 USD/ single entry. 3. A visa on arrival, valid for a thirty-day stay, is specifically granted at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, and International Border Checkpoints. Visas are also granted at Royal Cambodian Embassy or Consulate abroad. The visa fee for a tourist is US$20, and the visa fee for a businessman is US$25. Visas can be extended at the Immigration Department in Phnom Penh City. A free visa (K) is expressly granted to the Cambodian living overseas. 4. Cambodia E-visa is now also available. - All you have to do is complete the online application form available at the official website, pay by credit card online, and include uploading a recent passport-size photo in JPEG/ PNG format. The visa will be approved within three business days, allowing you to breeze by that lengthy line and get a jump-start on your holiday. - The Cambodia e-visa, valid for a thirty-day stay, is available only for a typical tourist visa for a single entry. It is currently not available for nationals from Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Arab Saudi, Algeria, Sudan (it means citizens of these countries must obtain visa at embassy). For a business visa, please apply at your nearest embassy or on arrival at all major check points. - Tourists getting such a visa online can enter and exit Cambodia through Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, Sihanoukeville International Airport, Bavet International Border Checkpoint in Svay Rieng, Cham Yeam International Border Checkpoint in Koh Kong, Poipet International Border Checkpoint in Banteay Meanchey, and Tropaeng Kreal Border Post Stung Treng.
THAILAND
1. E-visa Online System is currently available to tourists from 100 countries and Taiwan. 2. You will be required the following information when apply Tourist E-visa to Myanmar: (a) Your passport validity must have at least (6) months. (b) You have to upload one COLOR PHOTO (4.8 cm X 3.8 cm) taking during last (3) months. (c) You will need your Visa, Master or American Express credit cards for the payment of 50 USD (normal process) or 56 USD (express process). 3. Visa processing information (a) The validity of E-Visa approval letter is 90 days from the issued date. If it is expired, entry will be denied. (b) Length of stay is (28) days from the date of arrival in Myanmar. (c) E-Visa service is non refundable. (d) You will receive an email acknowledgement within 1 hour after successful payment. (e) The processing time is upto (3) working days. 4. If the applicant has child(ren) under (7) years old on the same passport, you have to put the name of that child, date of birth in the minor section of the application form. 5. Tourists must stay in registered hotels, motels, inns, guest house and resort during your stay in Myanmar. 6. The applicant should complete individual personal data whether passenger is FIT or package tour. 7. E-Visa is only valid for a single entry. Re-entry will require a new visa. 8. Currently passengers with e-Visa are only permitted to enter via following ports: (a) Yangon International Airport (b) Mandalay International Airport (c) Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (d) Tachileik Land Border Checkpoint (e) Myawaddy Land Border Checkpoint (f) Kawthaung Land Border Checkpoint (g) Tamu Land Border Checkpoint (h) Rih Khaw Dar Land Border Checkpoint We will announce other port of entry in due course. 9. If you are visiting Myanmar via cruise, please contact our travel consultant for Pre-arrangement Visa on Arrival. You will not be able to use E-Visa to enter Myanmar via seaport. 10. If the decision is not allowed to entry, you may return by the same flight. 11. Ordinary passport holders from the following countries are giving visa exemption for 14 days. (a) Brunei (b) Cambodia (c) Indonesia (d) Japan (30 days) (e) Laos (f) Philippines (g) Singapore (30 days) (h) South Korea (30 days) (i) Thailand (by air via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay only) (k) Vietnam Japan & Korean tourists get visa exemption from 1st Oct 2018 until 30th Sep 2019. 12. Passport holder from the following countries and Taiwan are eligible to apply E-Visa:
19A, CHARLES St, LONDON W1J 5DX Tel: 020 7499 4340, 7493 7397 Fax: 020 7409 7043, 7493 9649
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
VIETNAM
2300 S St. N.W. WASHINGTON D.C 20008 Tel:(202) 332-4350, 332-4352 Fax : (202) 332-4351
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VIETNAM
1. Generally, a foreign citizen who wishes to enter the Kingdom of Thailand is required to obtain a visa from Royal Thai Embassy or apply visa on arrival. However, nationals of certain countries do not require a visa if they meet visa exemption requirements as follows: (a) they are nationals of countries which are exempted from visa requirements when entering Thailand for tourism purposes. Such nationals will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period of not exceeding 30 days. (b) they are nationals of countries which hold bilateral agreements with Thailand on the exemption of visa requirements.
2. For more information, please see Summary of Countries and Territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand in the table as below: Explanation: 15 = Can enter 15 days as tourists (Visa on arrival) 30 = Can enter 30 days as tourists 0 = Must apply for visa before travelling to Thailand.
Country
Days
Country
Days
Albania : People’s Republic of Albania
0
Lithuania : Republic of Lithuania
15
Andorra : Principality of Andorra
15
Luxembourg : Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
30
Antigua and Barbuda
0
Macau SAR
30
Argentina : Argentina Republic
90
Malawi : Republic of Malawi
0
Armenia : Republic of Armenia
0
Malaysia
30
Australia : Commonwealth of Australia
30
Maldives : Republic of Maldives
15
Austria : Republic of Austria
30
Mali : Republic of Mali
0
Azerbaijan : Republic of Azerbaijan
0
Malta : Republic of Malta
15
Bahamas : Commonwealth of the Bahamas
0
Mauritania : Islamic Republic of Mauritania
0
Bahrain : State of Bahrain
30
Mauritius
15
Barbados
0
Mexico : United Mexican States
0
Belarus : Republic of Belarus
0
Moldova : Republic of Moldova
0
Belgium : Kingdom of Belgium
30
Monaco : Principality of Monaco
30
Belize
0
Mongolia
30
Bhutan : Kingdom of Bhutan
15
Morocco : Kingdom of Morocco
0
Bolivia : Republic of Bolivia
0
Myanmar : The Union of Myanmar
0
Botswana : Republic of Botswana
0
Nauru : Republic of Nauru
0
Brazil : Federative Republic of Brazil
30
Netherlands : Kingdom of the Netherlands
30
Brunei : Brunei Darussalam
30
New Zealand
30
Bulgaria : Republic of Bulgaria
15
Niger
0
Burkina Faso : Republic of Burkina Faso
0
Norway : Kingdom of Norway
30
Burundi : Republic of Burundi
0
Oman : Sultanate of Oman
30
Cameroon : Federal Republic of Cameroon
0
Pakistan
0
Canada
30
Panama : Republic of Panama
0
Cape Verde : Republic of Cape Verde
0
Papua New Guinea : Indep. State of
15
Central African Republic
0
Paraguay : Republic of Paraguay
0
Chad : Republic of Chad
0
Peru : Republic of Peru
30
Chile : Republic of Chile
30
Philippines : Republic of the Philippines
30
China : People?s Republic of China
15
Poland
30
Colombia : Republic of Colombia
0
Portugal : Republic of Portugal
30
Congo : Democratic Republic of the Congo
0
Qatar : State of Qatar
30
Costa Rica : Republic of Costa Rica
0
Romania
15
Cote d’Ivoire : Republic of Cote d’Ivorie
0
Russian Federation
30
Croatia : Republic of Croatia
0
Rwanda : Republic of Rwanda
0
Cyprus : Republic of Cyprus
15
S.Christopher and Nevis
0
Czech : Czech Republic
30
Saint Lucia
0
Denmark : Kingdom of Denmark
30
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
0
Djibouti : Republic of Djibouti
0
San Marino : Republic of San Marino
15
Dominica : Commonwealth of Dominica
0
Saudi Arabia : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
15
Dominican Republic
0
Senegal : Republic of Senegal
0
Ecuador : Republic of Ecuador
0
Seychelles : Republic of Seychelles
0
Egypt : Arab Republic of Egypt
0
Sao Tome and Principe : Dem. Rep. of
0
Equatorial Guinea : Rep. of Equatorial Guinea
0
Sierra Leone : Republic of Sierra Leone
0
Estonia : Republic of Estonia
30
Singapore : Republic of Singapore
30
Ethiopia : The Federal Dem. Rep. of Ethiopia
15
Slovak Republic
30
Fiji : Republic of Fiji
15
Slovenia : Republic of Slovenia
30
Finland : Republic of Finland
30
Solomon Islands
0
France : French Republic
30
Somalia : Somali Democratic Republic
0
Gabon : Gabonese Republic
0
South Africa : Republic of South Africa
30
Gambia : Republic of Gambia
0
Spain : Kingdom of Spain
30
Georgia
0
Suriname : Republic of Suriname
0
Germany : Federal Republic of Germany
30
Swaziland : Kingdom of Swaziland
0
Greece : Hellenic Republic
30
Sweden : Kingdom of Sweden
30
Grenada : State of Grenada
0
Switzerland : Swiss Confederation
30
Guatemala : Republic of Guatemala
0
Taiwan
15
Guinea : Republic of Guinea
0
Tajikistan : Republic of Tajikistan
0
Guinea-Bissau : Republic of Guinea Bissau
0
Tanzania : United Republic of Tanzania
0
Haiti : Republic of Haiti
0
Togo : Republic of Togo
0
Honduras : Republic of Honduras
0
Tonga : Kingdom of Tonga
0
Hong Kong SAR
30
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
0
Hungary : Republic of Hungary
30
Tunisia : Republic of Tunisia
0
Iceland : Republic of Iceland
30
Turkey : Republic of Turkey
30
India : Republic of India
15
Turkmenistan
0
Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia
30
Tuvalu
0
Ireland : Republic of Ireland
30
Uganda : Republic of Uganda
0
Israel : State of Israel
30
Ukraine
15
Italy : Republic of Italy
30
United Arab Emirates
30
Jamaica
0
UK of Great Britain and N. Ireland
30
Japan
30
United States of America
30
Kazakhstan : Republic of Kazakhstan
15
Uruguay : Oriental Republic of Uruguay
0
Kenya : Republic of Kenya
0
Uzbekistan : Republic of Uzbekistan
15
Kiribati : Republic of Kiribati
0
Vanuatu : Republic of Vanuatu
0
Korea (South) : Republic of Korea
30
Vatican City State
0
Kuwait : State of Kuwait
30
Venezuela : Republic of Venezuela
0
Kyrgyz : Kyrgyz Republic
0
Western Samoa : Independent State of
0
Latvia : Republic of Latvia
15
Vietnam
30
Laos
30
Yemen : Republic of Yemen
0
Lesotho : Kingdom of Lesotho
0
Zambia : Republic of Zambia
0
Liberia : Republic of Liberia
0
Zimbabwe
0
Liechtenstein : Principality of Liechtenstein
30
3. To apply for a visa, a foreigner must possess a valid passport or travel document that is recognised by the Royal Thai Government and comply with the conditions set forth in the Immigration Act of Thailand B.E.2522 (1979) and its relevant regulations. In addition, the visa applicant must be outside of Thailand at the time of application. The applicant will be issued with a type of visa in accordance to his or her purpose of visit.
4. In general, applicants are required to apply for a visa in person. However, Royal Thai Embassies and Royal Thai Consulates-General in some countries and in some cases may also accept applications sent through representatives, authorised travel agencies or by post. Please enquire at the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General where you intend to submit your application of acceptable ways of application.
5. Please note that the period of visa validity is different from the period of stay. Visa validity is the period during which a visa can be used to enter Thailand. In general, the validity of a visa is 3 months, but in some cases, visas may be issued to be valid for 6 months, 1 year or 3 years. The validity of a visa is granted with discretion by the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General and is displayed on the visa sticker.
6. On the other hand, the period of stay is granted by an immigration officer upon arrival at the port of entry and in accordance with the type of visa. For example, the period of stay for a transit visa is not exceeding 30 days, for a tourist visa is not exceeding 60 days and for a non-immigrant visa is not exceeding 90 days from the arrival date. The period of stay granted by the immigration officer is displayed on the arrival stamp. Travellers who wish to stay longer than such period may apply for extension of stay at offices of the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok, located at Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889 or at an Immigration office located in the provinces.
7. Requirements for Tourist Visa On Arrival to Thailand: (a) Hold the citizenship of a country on the list issued by the minister under the consent of the Council of Ministers of Thailand. (b) Aim to enter Thailand for tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days. (c) Submit one headshot photo taken no longer than 6 months. (d) Does not fall into the category of aliens prohibited from entering Thailand under the Immigration law. (e) Possess the return ticket (flight) within 15 days. Open tickets do not qualify. Travelling overland out of Thailand by train, bus, etc to Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia (including en route to Singapore), Myanmar, etc is not accepted as proof of exiting Thailand. (f) Truthfully notify the verifiable places to stay in Thailand. (g) Present evidence of adequate finance, not less than 10,000 Baht (250US$) per person and 20,000 Baht (500US$) per family. (h) Possess a passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months. (i) A fee of 2,000 THB is payable upon entry and is subject to change without notice. It must be paid in cash and Thai currency only.
8. List of Thailand’s Immigration Checkpoints which provide facilities for issuance of visa on arrival: • Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok • Don Muang International Airport, Bangkok • Chiangmai International Airport, Chiangmai • Phuket International Airport, Phuket • Hatyai International Airport, Songkhla • U Tapao Airport, Rayong • Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint, Chiengrai • Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint, Chiengrai • Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint, Chiengrai • Betong Immigration Checkpoint, Yala • Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint, Songkhla • Samui Airport, Surat Thani • Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint • Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok • Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint, Chonburi • Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint, Rayong • Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai • Samui Immigration Checkpoint, Surat Thani • Phuket Immigration Checkpoint, Phuket • Satun Immigration Checkpoint, Satun • Krabi Immigration Checkpoint, Krabi • Songkhla Harbour Immigraion Checkpoint, Songkhla • Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai • Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Surat Thani • Sattahip Habour Immigration Checkpoint, Chonburi • Khlong Yai Immigration Checkpoint, Trat • Pong Nam Ron Immigration Checkpoint, Chanthaburi • Aranyaprathet Immigration Checkpoint, Sakaeo • Mukdahan Immigration Checkpoint, Mukdahan • Tak Immigration Checkpoint, Tak • Padang Besar Immigration Checkpoint, Songkhla • Su-ngai Kolok Immigration Checkpoint, Narathiwat • Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai • Bueng Kan Immigration Checkpoint, Bueng Kan • Phibun Mangsahan Immigration Checkpoint, Ubon Ratchathani • Tha Li Immigration Checkpoint, Loei • Nakhon Phanom Immigration Checkpoint, Nakhon Phanom • Nan Immigration Checkpoint, Nan • Ban Prakob Immigration Checkpoint, Songkhla • Khuan Don Immigration Checkpoint, Satun • Tak Bai Immigration Checkpoint, Narathiwat • Bukit Tal Immigration Checkpoint, Narathiwat • Samut Prakan Checkpoint, Samut Prakan • Kanchanaburi Land Border Checkpoint, Kanchanaburi • Prachup Khiri Khan Checkpoint at Hua Hin Airport, Prachup Khiri Khan • Phusing Land Border Checkpoint, Sisaket • Satun Checkpoint at Koh Lipe Marine Port, Satun • Trang Airport, Trang
LAOS
Most visitors to Vietnam require a visa to enter the country. Visas are exempted for the citizens of the countries listed below: - Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos (30 day visa). - Brunei, Myanmar (14 day visa). - Philippines (21 day visa). - Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Denmark and Finland (15 day visa; required to hold a passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival and also must make 30 day pause between two arrivals). - United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain (15 day visa) - Belarus (15 day visa. This visa waiver is valid until 30 June 2020). - Kyrgyzstan (30 day visa). - Chilean holders of ordinary passports with a validity of at least six months are subject to a visa-free stay in Vietnam shorter than 90 days. - Citizens of China, Cuba and North Korea holding normal passports endorsed "for public affairs" do not require a visa for Vietnam. - APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) Holders from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies are exempted to stay within 60 days without visa. - Those who directly visit Phu Quoc Islandwithout a visa for up to 30 days. Foreigners and Vietnamese nationals bearing foreign passports who enter Vietnam through an international border gate and then travel to Phu Quoc Island and stay in Phu Quoc less than 30 days will also be granted Vietnam visa exemption. After arriving in Phu Quoc Island, if visitors want to travel to other localities or stay in the island for more than 15 days, the immigration department will be responsible for issuing visas right on the spot. Vietnam’s visa waiver policy is eligible for passport holders of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, France, Germany, Italia, Spain. Accordingly, those come from these countries are currently allowed to stay in Vietnam for only 15 days per visit and wait for at least 30 days if you want to apply for the next entry. So in case citizen from those countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, France, Germany, Italia and Spain) wants to stay in Vietnam for more than 15 days or entry Vietnam more than once in less than 30 days, you should apply for single entry visa 30 days valid or multiple entry visas as other.
Visa Approval Letter processing fee: 1 - One-month Single-entry Visa: 15 USD. 2 - One-month Multiple-entry Visa: 30 USD. Note: - The above rate does not cover the Visa Stamp Fee, which must be paid at the arrival airport to immigration officers: 25 USD Single Entry or 50 USD Multiple Entry.
I. Vietnam Tour’s Visa Service: Travelers with Vietnam Tour receive a complimentary Visa Approval Letter to make your trip a little easier! A Travel consultant will prepare the necessary paperwork and send you the letter either by email or fax. Once you have received your Visa Approval Letter you have two options through which to obtain your Vietnam visa: To save your time at Immigration, please print out and fill in the VISA FORM in advance. Option 1: Take your Vietnam Visa Approval Letter and get the visa stamp at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in your home country. Option 2: Get your visa on arrival at the airport in Vietnam. Visa on arrival is the easiest option, especially if you are pressed for time or have no Vietnamese Embassies in your area. Just bring a copy of your visa approval letter (you may be required to show this when you board the airplane) and a passport size photo. Upon arrival in Vietnam show these forms at the Visa on Arrival counter and pay the immigration officers the stamp fee: * 25 USD for single entry (<30 days), * 50 USD for multiple entries up to 90 days, * 95 USD multiple entries from 90 days to 180 days, * 135 USD for multiple entries from 180 days to 365 days (cash only). (Please note that the visa on arrival option is not applicable to Chinese citizens. Chinese citizens will need to get their visa stamp at the Vietnamese Embassy in China before being allowed to enter Vietnam) Choose the option that suits you best, and then send us the following information: - Your Name (As printed in your Passport): - Gender: - Date of Birth: - Passport Number: - Expiration Date: - Nationality: - Date of Entry: - Copy of your passport: (scan and e-mail) We will submit this information to the Vietnam Immigration Office and get your visa approval letter within 3 (three) to 4 (four) business days. NOTE: - The Visa On Arrival to Vietnam only works when you arrive by plane to the International Airports of HCM City, Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang. If you travel via land (boat or drive) from Laos or Cambodia to Vietnam, please have the Visa in advance because service of Vietnam Immigration Offices at Vietnam borders (in Vinh Suong - Chau Doc or in Moc Bai) is complicated and slow. - Citizen of following countries must pay 70 USD per visa to the Immigration of Vietnam:
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AFGANISTAN ALBANIA BANGLADESH BHUTAN CAMEROON ALGIERIN EGYPT FIJI GHANA GAMBIA GUINEA
HONDURAS INDIA IRAQ IRAN JORDAN KENYA KUWAIT SRI LANKA LILEYA (LIBI) MOROCCO MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA NEPAL
LEBANON PERU PAKISTAN PALESTINE QATAR RWANDA ARAB SAUDI SUDAN SENEGAL SYRIA TURKEY ZAMBIA
II. E-Visa Service: An electronic visa (E-visa) is one of visa types issued to foreigners by Vietnamese Immigration Department visa electronic system. Vietnam E-visa is valid for maximum of 30 days, single entry. Outside Vietnam foreigners who want to enter Vietnam can personally apply for E-visa or through the inviting/ guaranteeing agencies and organizations. E-visa fee (25 USD) is paid via electronic payment gateway as prescribed by the Immigration Department. The fee will not be refunded in case the applicant is refused to grant e-visa.
Applicants are required to complete a form available on two separate websites (one in Vietnamese and the other in English) run by the Ministry of Public Security. It takes three working days for tourists to find out if their applications have been approved or not, according to the directive. Successful applicants will be able to print off their e-visas to present when they arrive. Visitors can touch down at any of Vietnam's eight international airports, including Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City, Noi Bai in Hanoi and Da Nang in the central region. Visitors can also arrive via land at 13 international border gates, and via sea at seven ports across the country.
Conditions for being granted e-visa: - Outside Vietnam foreigners; - Holding valid passport; - Not falling into the cases of suspension from entry prescribed in Article 21 of Law on foreigners' entry into, exit from, transit through, residence in Vietnam.
Selections: 1. For outside Vietnam foreigners, click here, 2. For inviting, guaranteeing authority/organization, click here, 3. For airlines, click here.
Notes: E-visa holders in Vietnam may be considered to grant new visa if being invited/guaranteed by authority/ organization/ individual in Vietnam in accordance with Law on foreigners' entry into, exit from, transit through, residence in Vietnam. Foreigners who entry Vietnam must comply with Vietnamese law. Inviting/guaranteeing foreigners in accordance with Section 1, Article 16, Law on foreigners' entry into, exit from, transit through, residence in Vietnam; can be applied through electronic system (click here).
LIST OF COUNTRY THAT ALLOWED E-EVISA ISSUING
No.
ICAO
NATION
1
ARG
Argentina
2
ARM
Armenia
3
AZE
Azerbaijan
4
BGR
Bulgaria
5
BLR
Belarus
6
BRN
Bruney
7
CHL
Chile
8
CHN
China (Not apply to Chinese epassport holders)
9
COL
Colombia
10
CUB
Cuba
11
CZE
Czech Republic
12
D
Germany
13
DNK
Denmark
14
ESP
Spain
15
FIN
Finland
16
FRA
France
17
GBR
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Explore the mysterious temples and breathtaking landscapes of Cambodia and Laos on this 9 day tour through Indochina. From floating villages to towering ancient temples and mysterious Buddha-filled caves, this tour takes you deep into the wonders of these two...
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