Vietnam visa requirement for British Indian Ocean Territory nationality
British Indian Ocean Territory nationality is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all British Indian Ocean Territory need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
At present, there are 3 options for the British Indian Ocean Territory citizens applying for Vietnam visa:
1. Apply for a visa at the Vietnam Embassy:
Since there is no representative office of Vietnam’s government in British Indian Ocean Territory at present, the foreigners (including British Indian Ocean Territory citizens and other nationalities residing in British Indian Ocean Territory) are suggested to contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy in neighboring countries: Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Tanzania to get pre-stamped visa.
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 Vietnam e-visa
From August 15, 2023, all the nationalities including British Indian Ocean Territory citizens are eligible for 90 days (single or multiple entry) e-visas for Vietnam.
In order to apply for Vietnam e-visa, the British Indian Ocean Territory citizens need to prepare:
- Files of passport data page photo and passport-sized photo: The passport data page photo should show up 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 in recently 6 months with eyes open, straight look, without wearing hat or glasses and be taken on a white or 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 for British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders:
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.
