Vietnam visa requirement for the Netherlands Antilles passports
The citizens of Netherlands Antilles is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Netherlands Antilles need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
At present, there are 3 options for the Netherlands Antilles 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 Netherlands Antilles at present, the foreigners (including Netherlands Antilles citizens and other nationalities residing in Netherlands Antilles ) are suggested to contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy in neighboring countries: Venezuela 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 e-visa for Vietnam
From August 15, 2023, all the nationalities including Netherlands Antilles citizens are eligible for 90 days (single or multiple entry) e-visas for Vietnam.
In order to apply for Vietnam e-visa, the Netherlands Antilles 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?
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.
