The rules vary by country which I explain below.  I am Malaysian so I do not need to apply for a 30 days visa in Vietnam.  A Malaysia passport is the 13th most powerful passport in the World. (By Wikipedia).  Which one do you have? 

For a 3 months stay, I need a visa. First, I was planning to apply for a visa in Vietnam embassy in Bangkok,Thailand. But, after I read the reviews on google, I found out it take more time and money to get a 3 month visa at the Vietnam embassy.

At the embassy, it takes at least 4 working days and it costs $120 USD for a 3 month single entry visa to Vietnam.   Then I found a better, cheaper, faster option→ Vietnam visa online agent.

Map of Visa policy of Vietnam 

Source : Visa policy of Vietnam, wikipedia 

Visa Exempt Countries 

If you are a passport holder of below countries, you can enter by land/air without apply Vietnam visa in advance if you stay for a certain length of stay. 

90 days : Chile 

30 days : Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore ,Thailand, Kyrgyzstan

21 days : Philippines 

15 days : Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Good News: 1 Month (30 days) Single Entry E-Visa – 2019 

Source : Visa policy of Vietnam  , Wikipedia 

For those countries, you can apply your visa online (25 USD) with Vietnam Immigration Department website. 

E- Visa (apply by yourself) Requirement: 

1. Your passport must have six (6) months’ validity
2. Photo of full passport data page in JPG format 
3. Passport photo in JPG format (4x6cm, white background, without glasses)
4. Hotel/ Airbnb address in Vietnam
5. Your entry and exit dates, entry and exit airports/landport
6. Valid credit/debit card for E-Visa fee (25 USD)

Read more details on  https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt 

** Noted: 

1. Once you complete the registration, make sure you take note or screen shot your registration code because you need it in order to get your E-visa later on. 
2.  You need to present printed E-visa in the Vietnam immigration checkpoint. 

For 3 Months (85 – 90 days) Tourist Visa On Arrival Approval Letter >> 

Which Reliable Online Agent that you choose? 

You are lucky! I found the cheapest one, among all the online agents, and it worked for us! 

Most of the online agent charge 28 -35 USD for a 3 months VOA letter from without a private letter. The private letter often costs more, $8-15 USD.  But we paid just $15 USD + $5 USD extra for our private letter VOA letter. 

** Visa On Arrival is a letter which help you pick up visa at the airport upon arrival. 

We used Vietnam Visa Pro for 3 months (90 days) Single Entry Tourist Visa approval letter and definitely we can recommend their service. (Dan is USA citizen) We get our Visa letter in 3 working days as Vietnam Immigration Dept have changed the rule about the 3 months Tourist visa. 

• ** Vietnam Visa Pro  
• Vietnam Visa Choice (Recommended by Lonely Planet) 
• My Vietnam Visa 

Options VOA approval letter (USD)

Source : Vietnam Visa Pro website

Visa Stamping Fee at the Airport (USD)

“ This VOA letter (Visa on arrival) are only works for AIR travel.”  You have to fly into Vietnam with the letter. 

You can choose a visa on arrival, as picking up visa at the Vietnam international airports.

1. Noi Bai airport (Hanoi)
2. Tan Son Nhat airport (Ho Chi Minh)
3. Da Nang airport (Da Nang)
4. Phu Bai airport (HUE)
5. Phu Quoc airport (Phu Quoc Island)
6. Cat Bi airport (Hai Phong)
7. Cam Ranh airport (Cam Ranh)
8. Can Tho airport (Can Tho)

Steps of how to apply Visa On Arrival Approval Letter:

1. Choose the package. 

2. Fill the form such as passport details, entry date and airport of arrival. 

** you can enter Vietnam later than your initial entry date but not before. 

**(no scan passport or passport photo needed) 

3. Payment process. ( credit card, paypal, Western Union, or bank transfer) 

4. Received email confirmation letter by online agent.  

5. Check your email after 3 working days for Visa On Arrival Letter.

Guidance for Vietnam Visa On Arrival processing (Arrival airport) 

1. Check your detail information on visa letter.

2.  Printed visa letter to present in the airport (black and white is enough).

3.  Prepare 2 passport-sized photos (photos of your face) (4*6cm or similar size)

4.  Download ’entry and exit form’ to fill your information on it which it will save your time at Vietnam Airport to declare it before you get visa stamp.

5. Bring your visa letter with you to the airport and show at the Airlines Office Desk when boarding the plane.

6. Show your visa letter to get visa stamp when you arrive at the Immigration Desk at the Vietnam International Airport.

7.  Wait for your name to be called (15 – 20 mins), your passport picture and name will be shown on the TV screen. (Hanoi airport) 

8. Prepare money by cash only (in USD or VND) to pay for visa stamp fee.

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