Vietnam visa requirements for United Kingdom citizens
From August 15th, 2023 all United Kingdom passport holders travelling Vietnam for tourism purposes can stay in the country for a maximum of 45 days with visa free. As a Vietnam visa exempted country, the citizens of United Kingdom can enter Vietnam by any port of arrival including airports, land ports (for traveling by bus or train) or sea ports (for traveling by cruise, ship).
United Kingdom passport holders don’t need Vietnam visa for 45 days;
United Kingdom citizens are eligible for 45 – 90 days single/multiple entry evisa from 45 USD;
United Kingdom businessmen can apply for DN business visa for working with Vietnam Enterprises;
United Kingdom businessmen can apply for 2 years Temporary Residence Cards;
1. What do United Kingdom citizens need for Vietnam visa?
In order to apply for Vietnam visa, the United Kingdom 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.
If you travel Vietnam with 45 days visa free, you may need to present a proof of onward ticket for less than 45 days of stay with visa waiver.
2. How do United Kingdom nationals apply for Vietnam visa?
2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
The citizens of United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.
By using Vietnam visa on arrival, the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom citizens should pay two types of fee: the processing fee and the stamping fee.
Processing fee: The service fee is for visa approval letter processing.
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 citizens 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 Singapore 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.
Port of entry for e-visa
| Airport | Landport | Seaport |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) | 1. Nam Can Landport (Nghe An to Laos) | 1. Ho Chi Minh City Seaport (Ho Chi Minh City) |
| 2. Noi Bai International Airport (Ha Noi) | 2. Song Tien Landport (An Giang to Cambodia) | 2. Quy Nhon Seaport (Binh Dinh) |
| 3. Da Nang International Airport (Da Nang) | 3. Tinh Bien Landport (An Giang to Cambodia) | 3. Nha Trang Seaport (Khanh Hoa) |
| 4. Cam Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa) | 4. Xa Mat Landport (Tay Ninh to Cambodia) | 4. Hai Phong Seaport (Hai Phong) |
| 5. Can Tho International Airport (Can Tho) | 5. Mong Cai Landport (Quang Ninh to China) | 5. Hon Gai Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
| 6. Phu Bai International Airport (Thua Thien Hue) | 6. Moc Bai Landport (Tay Ninh to Cambodia) | 6. Da Nang Seaport (Da Nang) |
| 7. Phu Quoc International Airport (Phu Quoc) | 7. Lao Bao Landport (Quang Tri to Laos) | 7. Vung Tau Seaport (Ba Ria Vung Tau) |
| 8. Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong) | 8. Ha Tien Landport (Kien Giang to Cambodia) | 8. Duong Dong Seaport (Phu Quoc) |
| 9. Van Don International Airport (Quang Ninh) | 9. Huu Nghi Landport (Lang Son to China) | 9. Chan May Seaport (Thua Thien Hue) |
| 10. Cau Treo Landport (Ha Tinh to Laos) | 10. Dung Quat Seaport (Quang Ngai) | |
| 11. Cha Lo Landport (Quang Binh to Laos) | 11. Nghi Son Seaport (Thanh Hoa) | |
| 12. Bo Y Landport (Kon Tum to Laos) | 12. Vung Ang Seaport (Ha Tinh) | |
| 13. Lao Cai Landport (Lao Cai to China) | ||
| 14. Tay Trang Landport (Dien Bien to Laos) | ||
| 15. Na Meo Landport (Thanh Hoa to Laos) | ||
| 16. La Lay Landport (Quang Tri to Laos) |
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 United Kingdom for your information:
Embassy of Vietnam in London, United Kingdom
Address: 12-14 Victoria Rd., London W8-5rd, United Kingdom
Phone: (4420) 79371912
Fax: (44020) 7565385
Email: embassy@vietnamembassy.org.uk
3. How do United Kingdom citizens apply for 1 year business visa or Temporary Residence Card?
Many United Kingdom citizens travel Vietnam with visa free and then they find out the country is so beautiful and there are many chances they can start their business here in Vietnam. They decide to apply for 1 year business visa, or 2 years Temporary Residence Card.
In order to apply for 1 year business visa, the United Kingdom citizens must provide with the legal documents of the sposoring company. With 1 year business visa, the United Kingdom passport holders can stay in Vietnam continuously for 12 months without leaving country in the middle for visa run or extend the visa. It’s really suitable for those who stay long in Vietnam for business purposes.
For those who expect to stay in Vietnam even longer (2 years) without leaving country in the middle, they can apply for Temporary Residence Card. To be proud, we are one of the few trusted visa agency who provide 1 year business visa and Temporary Residence Card for +1,100 United Kingdom per year. With 1 year business visa and Temporary Residence Card, the visa validity is really not your concern anymore.
