Vietnam visa requirement for the Kyrgyzstan passports
As the Vietnam immigration policy, the Kyrgyzstani passport holders can stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days with visa free. As the Vietnam visa exempted country, the Kyrgyzstani citizens can enter Vietnam by any port of arrival including airports (for air entry), border gates on land (for traveling by bus or train) or sea port (for traveling by cruise, ship).
Kyrgyzstani passport holders don’t need Vietnam visa for 30 days;
Kyrgyzstani citizens are eligible for maximum 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa;;
Kyrgyzstani citizens can get visa on arrival with pre-arranged visa approval letter;
Kyrgyzstani businessmen can apply for DN business visa for working with Vietnam Enterprises;
Kyrgyzstani businessmen can apply for 2 years Temporary Residence Cards;
At present, there are 3 options for the Kyrgyzstani citizens applying for Vietnam visa:
1. Apply for e-visa for Vietnam
Vietnam e-visa is good for those who travel Vietnam less than 90 days with single or multiple entry. However, the citizens of Kyrgyzstan are exempted from Vietnam for 30 days visit thus they can apply for a longer validity e-visa (from 31 – 90 days) with single or multiple entries.
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.
How to apply e-visa for Vietnam?
Step 1: Fill the requirement information in the application form.
Step 2: Pay the visa fee and get e-visa in maximum 3 – 5 working days.
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.
Applying for Vietnam visa is never easier than ever! The customers now have several options to apply for Vietnam visa at their most convenience. Each option has its own pros and cons and below is the comparison between 2 popular types:
| 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; |
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 Kyrgyzstan at present, the foreigners (including Kyrgyzstani citizens and other nationalities residing in Kyrgyzstan) are suggested to contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy in neighboring countries: Russia, China and Kazakhstan to get pre-stamped visa.
