Vietnam Embassy in India
Vietnam Embassy in India contact details including the main office, telephone number and email address. This is the diplomatic representative of The Socialist Republic of Vietnam in India where you can apply for Vietnam visa and get assistance for other consular business.
Vietnam Embassy in India functions as a bridge between the Vietnam and India. It is also the place where the travelers can apply for a visa to Vietnam before the departure.
Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi, India
Address: 17, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021, India
Tel: (91-11) 2301 9818 (91-11) 2301 0532
Fax: (91-11) 2301 7714 (91-11) 2301 8448
Consulate General of Vietnam in Bombay, India
Address: Wajeda House, Gulmohat Cross Rd. No.7, Juhu Scheme, Mumbai – 400 049, Bombay, India
Tel: (91-22) 2620 8589; (91-22) 2620 8549
Fax: (91-22) 2624 8538
Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai, India
Address: B-306 Oberoi chamber New Link road andheri (w), Mumbai 400 053, India.
Phone: (91-22) 2673 668
Fax: (91-22) 2673 663
Email: vietnam@mtnl.net.in
Indian passport holders can apply for a Vietnam visa by following ways:
1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa to Vietnam in addition to the traditional way of obtaining a visa at Vietnam Embassy. This is the most preferred way that the Indian travelers are using to get a visa for Vietnam. At present, Vietnam visa on arrival is available for those who travel by air only.
2. Apply for e-visa for Vietnam
From August 15, 2023, all the nationalities including Indian citizens are eligible for Vietnam e-visas application. This new visa system provides the Indian travelers 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa via airports, border gates and sea ports.
3. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy
For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or who want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, they may go to the nearest Vietnamese Embassy to apply for the visa in person.
Each visa option has its own pros and cons, please see the differences between 2 main kinds of Vietnam visa in the table below:
| Visa on arrival (VOA) | Electronic visa (e-visa) | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | From US $30 + US $25 stamping fee for 3 working days processing | From US $45, no stamping fee is required; Non-refundable in case your visa application is refused |
| Entry type | Single or multiple entry | Single or multiple entry |
| Issuing authority | Vietnam Immigration Department | Vietnam Immigration Department |
| Beneficiaries | The travellers arrive in Vietnam by airplane ONLY | The citizens of all the countries travel to Vietnam via airports, landports or sea ports |
| Purpose of visit | Vacation, business, family or friend visit, and other purposes | Vacation, business, family or friend visit, and other purposes |
| Visa validity | 1 - 3 months (tourist visa), 6 months or 1 year (business visa) | 90 days maximum |
| Processing time | - Normal: 3 - 5 working days; - Urgent: 2 working days, 1 working day, 4 working hours and weekend or public holiday; | - Normal: 3 - 5 working days; - Urgent: 2 working days, 1 working day, 4 or 2 working hours. |
| Entry gate | 09 international airports in Vietnam, including Noi Bai Airport, Tan Son Nhat Airport, Da Nang Airport, Phu Bai Airport, Cam Ranh Airport, Phu Quoc Airport, Can Tho Airport, Van Don Airport, Cat Bi Airport. | 37 entry gates including: - 9 international airports; - 16 land ports and; - 12 seaports across Vietnam. See the list of entry gates |
| How to get? | Step 1. Go online at the visa application form and select "Vietnam visa on arrival"; Step 2. Make payment of the service fee; Step 3. Receive a visa approval letter via email; Step 4. Get visa stamped at arrival airport in Vietnam after presenting the visa approval letter, original passport, photos, entry and exit form and stamping fee in cash. | Step 1. Connect to the visa application form and select "30 days single entry (tourist e-visa)" Step 2: Complete the form and attach with photos of yourself and your passport data page; Step 3. Make payment of visa fee and receive a visa registration code; Step 4. Check the visa application progress by entering the visa registration code, email and date of birth and then print the e-visa when it has been approved. |
| Warning | It may, but just sometimes, take you up to 30 minutes or 1 hour to get visa stamped at Vietnam airport if there are too many people arriving at the same time. | - As this kind of visa is very new, of which some certain airlines or even immigration staff at the airports may have not been aware and therefore may refuse it, you should check with your airlines in advance to avoid this; |
