Vietnam visa application for Polish nations made simple
The Poland nationality is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Polish passport holders need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purposes.
Vietnam visa is required for all Polish citizens;
Polish citizens are eligible for maximum 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa;
Polish citizens can get visa on arrival with pre-arranged visa approval letter;
Polish citizens can get a rush Vietnam visa in 4 working hours or 1 working day.
At present, there are 3 options for the Polish citizens applying for Vietnam visa:
1. Apply for Vietnam e-visa
This is new pilot visa system which has just official launched in February 2017. In order to apply for e-visa for Vietnam, the Polish citizens will prepare a file of passport copy and recently taken photo (it should show your full face, straight eyes look without glasses, light colored plain or white background). The e-visa fee (including the service fee and stamping fee) is paid once when the Polish 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.
2. Apply online for a 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 visa at the Vietnamese Embassy
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 Poland for your information:
Embassy of Vietnam in Warszawa, Poland
Address: UL Resorowa 36 02-956 Warszawa, Poland
Phone: (4822) 651 6098
Fax: (4822) 651 6095
Email: vnemb.pl@mofa.gov.vn
