Get a Vietnam Visa

Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Vietnam Visa for UK Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   Visa exempt for a stay of up to 15 days. The traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds
   • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

2. Entry and Exit Dates

   Visas are issued with specific start and expiry dates which are based on the dates stated on the visa application form. Travel must be completed within those dates.

3. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for one month beyond expiry date of visa

4. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

5. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the applicant
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Include the applicant's source of financial support during their stay 
   • State in detail the purpose of journey
   • Be dated
   • Bear the stamp of the inviting company
   • Bear the signature and full printed name of the inviting party

6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   This must be provided as a copy of the paid flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

7. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form. This form must be completed online at:

   • https://visa.mofa.gov.vn/_layouts/registration/ApplicationForm.aspx
   • The form expires after fifteen minutes
   • Photo upload on the form is optional

8. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

   Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

9. Multiple Entry Applicants

   Applicants requiring a multiple entry visa with a validity of longer than one month must ensure the entry and exit dates on the visa form are more than one month apart.

Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an Vietnam Visa for UK Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   Visa exempt for a stay of up to 15 days. The traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds
   • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

2. Entry and Exit Dates

   Visas are issued with specific start and expiry dates which are based on the dates stated on the visa application form. Travel must be completed within those dates.

3. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for one month beyond expiry date of visa

4. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

5. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form. This form must be completed online at:

   • https://visa.mofa.gov.vn/_layouts/registration/ApplicationForm.aspx
   • The form expires after fifteen minutes
   • Photo upload on the form is optional

6. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

   Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.