Vietnam visa requirements for Filipinos citizens
As the Vietnam immigration policy, the citizens of Philippines can stay in the country for a maximum of 21 days with visa free. As the Vietnam visa exempted country, the Filipinos 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).
Filipinos passport holders don’t need Vietnam visa for 21 days;
Filipinos citizens are eligible for maximum 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa;
Filipinos citizens can get visa on arrival with pre-arranged visa approval letter;
Filipinos businessmen can apply for DN business visa for working with Vietnam Enterprises;
Filipinos businessmen can apply for 2 years Temporary Residence Cards;
1. What do Filipinos citizens need for Vietnam visa?
In order to apply for Vietnam visa, the citizens of Philippines 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.
2. How do Filipinos nationals apply for Vietnam visa?
2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
The Filipinos 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 Philippines.
By using Vietnam visa on arrival, the Filipinos applicants do not need to wait too long to get the approval letter, an official document issued by Vietnam Immigration Department giving permission to get the visa upon arrival.
In order to get a Vietnam visa on arrival, the Cambodian citizens should pay two types of fee: the processing fee and the stamping fee.
Processing fee: Processing fee is the fee for expediting the visa approval letter.
Stamping fee: The stamping fee is paid in cash to the Vietnam Immigration Officer at the arrival airport to get the visa stamp. The applicants must prepare the processing fee in cash (USD or VND) as far as there is no ATM, money changer or any other way to withdraw money in the immigration hall and credit cards are not accepted. Other currencies will be converted into USD at given exchange rate.
Notes:
– Visa on arrival is only applicable for the visitors traveling Vietnam by air.
2.2. 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 Philippines 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.
2.3. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulates
For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to 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 Philippines for your information:
Embassy of Vietnam in Manila, Philippines
Address: 670 Pablo Ocampo (formerly Vito Cruz) Malate, Manila, Philippines
Phone: (632) 521 6843
Fax: (632) 526 0472
Email: vnembph@yahoo.com
3. Common issues with your Vietnam visa application
Problem with a visa on arrival:
- Vietnam Immigration Deparment uses a digital signature for the visa approval letter, so it may be strange to the airline staff as they can not find any wet ink signature or red stamp as before. It will take time to explain to them and sometimes they need the instruction from the head office;
- Visa on arrival will go with the visa approval letter issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department in advance. You thought the visa on arrival can be done directly at the arrival airport without any pre-approved document that will be a serious problem;
- Visa data inconsistent with passport details: The entered information must be exact as the passport details. If the applicants entered the information incorrectly, the visa will be issued with this wrong information that makes their boarding declined. You are highly recommended to attach with the photo of passport in the visa on arrival application so that we can complete the visa approval letter with correct data.
Problem with an e-visa
- Lengly processing time: Normally, it takes 3 – 5 working days to complete an e-visa. However, if you do not fill in the form with the incorrect information or photos, the processing time will be extended. This may affect to your trip to Vietnam as you can not board the plane with an “in processing” e-visa;
- Typos or spelling mistakes: If you complete the form with the data that doesn’t match your passport, the visa application will be denied and need to be amended. In this case, more 3 – 5 working days is needed for the visa approval;
- Images quality: If you uploaded a poor quality or incorrect images your visa will be denied. Please prepare the images of passport and portrait at good quality that all the information can be read easily.
- Visa fee reimbursement: If your visa is rejected by the Vietnam Immigration Department, your money will not be refunded.
In case you have any problem with your visa on arrival or e-visa application, you please contact us as soon as possible, we can help you expedite an urgent visa, or speed up the e-visa process or even correct your granted e-visa at last minutes.
