A complete guide to Vietnam visa application for United Kingdom passports
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 maximum 90 days single or multiple entry evisa;
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 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 United Kingdom are exempted from Vietnam for 45 days visit thus they can apply for a longer validity e-visa (maximum 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. Tho Xuan Airport (Thanh Hoa) | 10. Cau Treo Landport (Ha Tinh to Laos) | 10. Dung Quat Seaport (Quang Ngai) |
| 11. Dong Hoi Airport (Quang Binh) | 11. Cha Lo Landport (Quang Binh to Laos) | 11. Nghi Son Seaport (Thanh Hoa) |
| 12. Phu Cat Airport (Binh Dinh) | 12. Bo Y Landport (Kon Tum to Laos) | 12. Vung Ang Seaport (Ha Tinh) |
| 13. Lien Khuong International Airport (Lam Dong) | 13. Lao Cai Landport (Lao Cai to China) | 13. Cam Pha Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
| 14. Tay Trang Landport (Dien Bien to Laos) | ||
| 15. Na Meo Landport (Thanh Hoa to Laos) | ||
| 16. La Lay Landport (Quang Tri to Laos) |
2.2. 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.
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: It is the fee for expediting visa approval letter.
Stamping fee: It is the fee paid in cash at the visa counter at the arrival airport for a 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 United Kingdom citizens traveling Vietnam by air.
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
