Vietnam Passport and Visa Travel Guide
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least 6 months after date of
arrival or 1 month after expiration of visa required by all.
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Passport Required?
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Visa Required?
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Return Ticket Required?
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British
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Australian
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Canadian
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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USA
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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OtherEU
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Japanese
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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VISAS: 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;
(b) 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.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist: ?43 (single-entry); ?65 (express service);
?70 (multiple-entry). Single-entry Business: ?25 (1 month); ?55
(3-6 months). Multiple-entry Business: ?80 (6 months or more).
Validity: 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.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see
Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: (a) Two completed application forms.
(b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee (non-refundable),
payable by cash or cheque. (e) For postal applications, a registered,
stamped self-addressed envelope. (f) Onward or return tickets and sufficient
funds for the duration of your stay.
Working days required: 3 (Tourist visa express application); 7
(Tourist visa).
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