Vietnam attracts millions of travellers from around the globe every year. In 2018, the country received more than 15.5 million international tourists. With a rich cultural heritage, history and natural beauty, Vietnam’s diverse landscapes ensure an exciting vacation for tourists. If you are an Indian citizen planning to travel to Vietnam, make sure you read on.
The following is information about visa to vietnam from india:
Vietnam Visas for Indians
1. Do Indians Need a Visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Indian Citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
| Type of visa | Visa Requirement |
| Tourist visa | Required |
| Business visa | Required |
To visit Vietnam, in addition to the Vietnam visa requirements, travelers with India passports should meet the entry requirements:
- India passport should be valid for at least 6 months following arrival date in Vietnam;
- India passport has at least 2 blank pages.
2. Is there a Visa on Arrival/E-visa for Indians Visiting Vietnam?
Yes, there is a visa on arrival option available for Indian passport holders if they are planning to visit Vietnam. This Vietnam visa on arrival is valid for a period of 30 days from the date of arrival in the country.
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.
3. Vietnam Visa Fees for Indian Citizens
A fee is applicable for both e-Visa and visa on arrival applicants travelling to Vietnam. However, the fee varies depending on the process you choose for an application. Take a look at the table below:
| Mode of Application | Fee |
| Apply for e-Visa and collect Visa on arrival at the airport (valid for 30 days) - Online Process | Pay ₹1200 ($17) for e-Visa and get visa letter + ₹1800 ($25) Stamping fee payable at the airport. |
| Apply for Visa at the Embassy (valid for 30 days) (through VFS global) - Offline Process | ₹4400 for single entry tourist visa |
Disclaimer: The figures mentioned here have been converted from USD to INR and subject to change, as per the foreign exchange rate. Also, there are multiple Government approved agents present, so the e-Visa fee to get the visa letter varies as per the selected agent.
Also note that Indian citizens can apply for other visa variants (for longer stay-duration). Please check the requirements for the same and their adjacent fees before applying.
4. Documents Required for Vietnam Tourist Visa Application for Indians
To apply for a Vietnam visa, you need to furnish the following documents.
- Indian Passport, with a validity of minimum six more months from the date of travel to Vietnam. You will need at least two blank pages on your passport for the visa stamp.
- Two passport-sized photographs.
If you are looking to avail visa on arrival, you need to provide the following additional documents as well.
- Duly filled-up application form for the visa on arrival. It is also known as an M3 form.
- Proper approval letter that lets you acquire the visa upon arrival at Vietnam’s airport.
- For visa on arrival, you must also pay the stamping fee applicable in cash. Keep in mind that this payment needs to be made in the official Vietnamese currency, the Vietnamese Dong.
Now that you know the Vietnam visa requirements for Indian citizens take a look at the detailed procedure for application.
5. How to Apply for Vietnam Visa from India?
Steps to Apply for a Vietnam e-Visa
Here is the step-by-step procedure to complete the e-Visa application process online.
- Step 1: Open the official e-Visa application website for Vietnam and select apply.
- Step 2: Scan your passport photo and info page. Upload these in jpg format on the website.
- Step 3: Fill up the necessary personal data and information regarding your trip in the application form.
- Step 4: Clear the e-Visa fee online through any one of the supported digital modes of payment.
- Step 5: After successfully submitting the form, you will receive a unique registration code.
Wait for three working days after completing the online Vietnam visa application process and you will be issued the approval letter for your visa. Next,
- Step 6: Visit the official website for Vietnam’s e-visa to check for your approval letter. Enter your registration code, date of birth and email ID to access it.
Save the letter as a PDF file and take print outs of the same during your travels. On your arrival to Vietnam, you will have to present this approval letter and collect your visa from the authorised place.
Steps to Apply for Vietnam Visa at the Vietnamese Embassy
Individuals who prefer the offline mode of acquiring a visa can do so through VFS Global (one of the outsourcing services company that directly serves the Government of India among others).
Indian citizens can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for their Vietnam visa via VFS Global:
- Step 1: Visit the nearest VFS Global Vietnam Visa Application Centre with the visa application form and your passport.
- Step 2: Approach the security guard there and collect your token from him and wait for your turn at the Visa Application Centre.
- Step 3: Proceed to the designated counter for document submission once your token number is announced.
- Step 4: Address your visa application to the VFS officer with the required documents include passport-sized photographs, cover letter elaborating the reason for your visit; photocopies of confirmed return tickets and hotel reservations. Additionally, make sure you provide the last three months’ bank statements. Ensure that you have filled your visa form properly before you submit the application to the appointed VFS officer.
- Step 5: Pay the visa fee and service charge next. Remember that the service charge has to be paid in cash.
- Step 6: Once the visa is approved, you can opt to receive it through courier with a payment of ₹215.
You can apply for the visa with any of VFS Global’s branches located at Chennai, Hyderabad or Bengaluru.
6. Should I Buy Travel Insurance for Vietnam?
International Travel insurance is not mandatory for Vietnam. However, availing a travel insurance is essential, no matter your destination. Here is why insuring your trip to Vietnam is essential:
- Instances of pickpocketing and theft are common in the major cities of Vietnam. If you end up losing your passport, Digit travel insurance will cover your expenses of replacing it.
- With Digit’s travel insurance, the emergency accidental hospitalisation expenses you incur will be entirely covered. Further, it will also cover the hospitalisation charges you incur due to any accident in due course of participating in any adventure sport (only for one day activities) while in Vietnam.
- You can further avail benefits like flight delay cover, baggage delay cover, trip cancellation cover, emergency cash benefits, personal accident cover, etc. with your travel insurance policy.
7. FAQs about Vietnam Tourist Visa for Indian Citizens
7.1. Visa for Indian Citizens travelling to Cambodia by Bus from Vietnam
As we are specialized in Vietnam visa, not Cambodian visa, we could not provide you with any information about visa on arrival to Vietnam. We can only say that as you are traveling to Vietnam by air with tourism purpose, as Indian citizens, you can get e-visas on arrival for Vietnam for you and your family members as well.
Regarding visa on arrival for Cambodia, please contact the relevant agency/authority for information.
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Vietnam-visa.com
7.2. Is visa required for Vietnam from India?
Please be informed that whether you need a visa for Vietnam or not does not depend on your residing country, but your nationality.
For example,
- if you are an Indian, you are REQUIRED to have a valid visa for every trip to Vietnam.
- if you are a UK citizen in India, you are EXEMPTED from Vietnam visa for up to 15 days in Vietnam.
You can check your Vietnam visa requirements.
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