Vietnam visa application for Saudi Arabia nation: All you need to know
All the citizens of Saudi Arabia will need a visa for Vietnam for both tourism or business purposes. Currently, the Saudi passport holders can easily apply for Vietnam visa at the Vietnam Embassy or apply online for either a visa on arrival or e-visa. Each of them has its own advantage however, e-visa is one of the easiest and cheapest way for Saudi Arabia passports getting a Vietnam visa.
1. General information
– Vietnam visa is required for all Saudi Arabia passports;
– The Saudi passport holders can apply for 1 month or 3 months tourist visa. If they enter Vietnam for working with the Vietnamese Enterprises, they will need a business visa;
– The business visa can be 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 1 year validity and it can be extended when it’s expired;
– The passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visa sticky and stamp and must have at least 6 months validity from the date of arrival;
2. How do Saudi passport holders apply for Vietnam visa?
2.1. Apply for e-visa for Vietnam
This is new pilot visa system which has just official launched in February 2017. In order to apply for e-visa for Vietnam, the Saudi Arabia citizens will prepare a file of passport copy and recently taken photo (it should show your full face, straight eyes look without glasses, light colored plain or white background). The e-visa fee (including the service fee and stamping fee) is paid once when the Saudi Arabia citizens apply for e-visa, thus no cash is required at arrival airport.
Vietnam e-visa is good for those who travel Vietnam less than 90 days with single or multiple entry. Since the visa fee is paid once when applying for visa, the travelers don’t have to bring cash for stamping fee at immigration counter therefore, the visa process at arrival airport is faster accordingly.
How to apply e-visa for Vietnam?
Step 1: Fill in the visa application form with required information.
Step 2: Pay the visa fee and get e-visa in maximum 3 – 5 working days (2 hours, 4 hours or 1 working day for a rush visa).
Step 3: Receive an email containing e-visa upon successful application. Please print out the e-visa, bring along with your passport to get on the plane.
Step 4: Present your e-visa at the immigration counter to get entry into Vietnam.
2.2. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
The Saudi passport holders can apply Vietnam visa on arrival from anywhere outside of Vietnam. The Vietnam visa will be picked up upon arrival at the Vietnam airports by showing up the printed approval letter.
By using Vietnam visa on arrival, the Saudi applicants does not need to wait too long to get the approval letter, an official document issued by Vietnam Immigration Department giving permission to get the visa upon arrival.
Notes:
– Visa on arrival is only applicable for the visitors traveling by air to Vietnam.
2.3. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulates
For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, they can go to the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate nearest their location.
The address of Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Saudi Arabia for your information:
Embassy of Vietnam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Address: Villa No. 23 Al-Dhiyafah Street, Al-Nuzha District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966-1-4547887; +966 -1-4569756
Fax: +966-1-4548844
Email: vnemb.sa@mofa.gov.vn or vietsa@ymail.com
