Vietnam visa requirement for Bhutanese nationality
Bhutanese nationality is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Bhutanese need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
Vietnam visa is required for all Bhutanese citizens;
Bhutanese citizens are eligible for maximum 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa;
Bhutanese citizens can get visa on arrival for the air entries;
At present, there are 3 options for the Bhutanese citizens applying for Vietnam visa:
1. Apply for Vietnam e-visa
From August 15, 2023, all the nationalities including Bhutanese citizens are eligible to apply for the 90 days (single or multiple entry) e-visas for Vietnam.
In order to apply for Vietnam e-visa, the Bhutanese citizens need to prepare:
- Files of passport data page photo and passport-sized photo: The passport data page photo should show 4 corners and borders of the main page in which all the information is displayed clearly without being flashed or obscured by fingers;
The passport-sized photo must be taken within 6 months with eyes open, straight look, without wearing hat or glasses and be taken on a white or a light coloured plain background; - Credit card or debit card that are enabled to conduct online payment. You can also make a payment via PayPal when you apply for an e-visa on our website;
How to apply e-visa for Vietnam?
Below are the steps to apply for Vietnam e-visa:
Step 1: Fill the requirement information in the visa application form.
Step 2: Pay the visa fee and get the result in 3 – 5 working days (except Saturday, Sunday and public holiday).
Step 3: Receive an email containing e-visa upon successful application, print out the e-visa and bring along with your passport to board the plane.
Step 4: Present your e-visa at immigration counter to get entry into Vietnam.
2. Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival:
If it is inconvenient for you to visit the Vietnam Embassy in neighboring countries, you may select Vietnam visa on arrival to simplify your visa application process.
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 or Consulates. Once issued, it has same validity with the visa get from Vietnamese Embassy or Consulates. However, visa on arrival is applicable for those who travel Vietnam by airplane only.
3. Apply for a visa at the Vietnam Embassy:
Since there is no representative office of Vietnam’s government in Bhutan at present, the foreigners (including Bhutanese citizens and other nationalities residing in Bhutan) are suggested to contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy in neighboring countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, Laos, China and Thailand to get pre-stamped visa.
