A comprehensive guide to the Vietnam visa application for the Brazilian
The Brazilian nationality is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Brazilian passport holders need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purposes.
Vietnam visa is required for all Brazilian citizens;
Brazilian citizens are eligible for maximum 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa;
Brazilian citizens can get a visa on arrival with a pre-arranged approval letter;
Brazilian businessmen can apply for DN business visa for working with Vietnam Enterprises;
Brazilian businessmen can apply for 2 years Temporary Residence Cards;
1. What do Brazilian travelers need for Vietnam visa?
In order to apply for Vietnam visa, the Brazilian citizens will need a valid passport which is at least 6 months validity from the date of arrival and there are blank pages for visa stamp.
If the Brazilian travellers are applying for Vietnam e-visa, they need to prepare the following materials:
- 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;
2. How do Brazilian applicants apply for Vietnam visa?
2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
The Brazilian 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.
The approval letter will be sent via email within 3 working days (normal processing mode), 8 working hours (rush processing mode), 4 hours (urgent processing mode) or even 2 hours (emergency processing mode) depending on which option the applicant chooses when submitting online application form. Vietnam visa on arrival is especially an advantage to those living far from the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in Brazil.
Notes:
– Visa on arrival is only applicable for Brazilian citizens traveling by air to Vietnam.
2.2. 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 Brazilian citizens will need to prepare a file of passport copy and recent taken photo. The e-visa fee (service fee and stamping fee) is paid once when the Brazilian 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.
Things you should know when applying for Vietnam e-visa
When applying for e-visa for Vietnam, please note that:
- Payments for e-visa applications are non-refundable;
- The applicants should check the information on a granted e-visa against the passport to make sure there is no mistake;
- The processing time may take longer than 3 working days that probably affect to your flight time. You are strongly recommended to buy a flight ticket when you already received your e-visa;
- The applicants have to leave the country before applying for the next e-visa.
- While your visa application is being processed, you may receive a request for amending your visa information. In this case, the processing time will take more 3 – 5 working days after the revision is made. If you need to speed up the visa process to board your flight, we can help you with the rush Vietnam visa service. You just need to provide us with your visa registration number and email then your e-visa process will be accelerated and completed in time.
2.3. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulates
For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or travel 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 Brazil for your information:
Embassy of Vietnam in Brasilia, Brazil
Address: SHIS QI 09 Conj. 10 Casa 1 Lago Sul CEP: 71.615-070 Brasilia/DF
Phone: 55 61 33645876
Fax: (5561) 364 5836
Email: tlsqvnsp@uol.com.br
