Vietnam visa requirements for Venezuelan citizens
All the citizens of Venezuela will need a visa for Vietnam for both tourism or business purposes. Nowadays, the Venezuelan passport holders can easily apply for Vietnam visa at the Vietnam Embassy or apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival or e-visa. Each of them has its own advantage however, e-visa is one of the easiest and cheapest way for Venezuela passports getting a Vietnam visa.
Vietnam visa is required for all Venezuelan citizens;
Venezuelan citizens are eligible for maximum 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa;
Venezuelan citizens can get visa on arrival with pre-arranged visa approval letter;
Venezuelan citizens can get a rush Vietnam visa in 4 working hours or 1 working day.
1. What do Venezuelan citizens need for Vietnam visa?
In order to apply for Vietnam visa, the Venezuelan citizens 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 Venezuela nationals apply for Vietnam visa?
2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
The citizens of Venezuela 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 you choose when submitting the visa application. Vietnam visa on arrival is especially beneficial for those who are living far from the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in Venezuela.
In order to get a Vietnam visa on arrival, the Venezuelan passport holders should pay two types of fee: the processing fee and the stamping fee.
Processing fee: It is the fee for expediting the visa approval letter.
Stamping fee: It is paid in cash at the visa counter 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 Venezuelan citizens traveling by air to Vietnam.
2.2. Apply for e-visa for Vietnam
From August 15, 2023, all the nationalities including Venezuelan citizens are eligible for 90 days (single or multiple entry) e-visas for Vietnam.
In order to apply for Vietnam e-visa, the Venezuelan 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.
Things you should notice on the Vietnam e-visa application
When applying for e-visa for Vietnam, please note that:
- When applying for Vietnam e-visa, the fee is paid to the Vietnam Immigration Department thus you don’t have to bring cash for stamping fee and the visa process at arrival airport is faster accordingly
- 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.
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 Venezuela for your information:
Embassy of Vietnam in Caracas, Venezuela
Address: 9na Transversal, Entre 6ta y 7ma Avenidas, Quinta Las Mercedes, Altamira, Chacao 1060-025 D.F, Caracas, Venezuela
Phone: (+58) 212-63574
Fax: (+58) 212-26473
Email: embavive@yahoo.com.vn
