Overview
Sorting out visas is an essential item for Indian passport holders who are planning a trip to Vietnam. Indian passport holders do need a visa to enter the country.
Offline application and online application both are available for Indian citizens. However, with an online application for visas on arrival, it is now easier than ever for Indian citizens to get a Vietnam visa.Indians arriving into Vietnam can get their visa on arrival at one of Vietnam’s participating international airports, including Ha Noi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Nha Trang.
Types Of Visa
- Tourist Visa – This visa permits the applicant to visit Vietnam for a holiday or recreation or to visit family and / or Friends for a stay.
- Business Visa- This visa permits the applicants to visit Vietnam for an official purpose. (For meeting,Conference, Seminar, etc.
Who can Apply for a Vietnam Visa
Tourist Visa:
- For Indian travelers, A Vietnam tourist visa required if you wish to travel Vietnam for a holiday or recreation or to visit family or friends for a stay.
- Sticker visa and E-visa both are available for Indian passengers.
Business Visa:
- Business Visa for individuals attending business negotiations, discussions, conferences, seminars etc
- During the visit, they may engage in business activities that do not constitute work or employment.
Right Time to Apply for a Vietnam Visa
Tourist Stream:
- People who wish to travel Vietnam for Holliday, Recreation or private visit purpose they can apply Vietnam tourist Visa. You must apply for a Vietnam tourist visa(sticker visa) at least 30 days before you intend to travel.
- There is a Visa on arrival option for Indian passenger but for this Visa, Indian passport holders first will have to apply for the E-Visa online, obtain the approval letter and collect the visa on their arrival in Vietnam.
Business Stream:
- For visa applicants attending Business meeting, Conference in Vietnam, the local contact must be from a Vietnam registered business entity and also received Business Invitation from sponsor or Letter of Entry clearance from the Immigration services in Vietnam. You are advised to apply for an entry visa within 30 days prior to arrival in Vietnam.