One of the most common types of Vietnam visa is the tourist visa (DL). Foreign citizens entering Vietnam for tourism purposes are granted this type of visa. Tourist visas will not apply to those who intend to work in Vietnam.

The current Law 51/2019/QH14 stipulates that the maximum temporary stay for a tourist visa is 30 days. If the tourist visa is valid for more than 30 days, the holder will be granted a temporary visa for 30 days and can extend it if they want to stay in Vietnam longer. However, the tourist visa has not been considered for extension since the COVID-19 outbreak.

Example of Vietnam tourist visa

General regulations on tourist visas

Some nationalities on the list of visa-exempt countries to enter Vietnam do not need a tourist visa. In addition, visitors must meet the following requirements if they want to apply for a visa to enter Vietnam:

• Current passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival in Vietnam (temporary passports are not accepted)
• Passport with at least 2 blank pages for visa and immigration stamps
• 02 valid passport photos

Classification of Vietnam tourist visas

Depending on the length of stay and number of entries, Vietnam tourist visas are divided into:

• 30-day single entry visa
• 30-day multiple entry visa
• 90-day single entry visa
• 90-day multiple entry visa

How to apply for Vietnam tourist visa?

You have 2 ways to apply for a Vietnam tourist visa, including:

• Vietnam visa on arrival
• Vietnam e-visa

>>>> See more: Instructions for applying for Vietnam e-visa at Do Thanh

Cost of Vietnam tourist visa

The cost of a visa will depend on the method you choose to obtain your visa.

• Electronic Visa:
• Government fee: $25 for a single entry, or $50 for multiple entries.
• Service fee – paid online to the service provider.
• Visa nhập cảnh sân bay Việt Nam:
• Stamping fee – paid in cash to the Immigration Officer at the Vietnam airport. The service fee will be fixed according to the type of visa, the number of applicants and the processing time, while the stamping fee will be fixed according to the type of visa.
• Service fee – paid online to the service provider.

Processing time

The total processing time for a Vietnam tourist visa will depend on the method you apply for the visa and also on Vietnamese and international holidays.

• E-visa: 3-5 working days
• Visa on arrival: 5-7 working days