VISA AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR VIETNAM

Passports 
 
Most nationalities are required with a passport with a validity exceeding 6 months after the date of entry, to enter Vietnam.

Day trippers from the bordering countries of Cambodia and China bearing identity cards may enter Vietnam for specified purposes such as agriculture or business.

Vietnam recognizes, and accepts, seamen's documentation for entry as ship crew.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival required for all visitors to Vietnam.  
 
Visas 
Foreigners usually require a valid visa to enter VietNam; citizens of member countries of the ASEAN that have agreements with Vietnam are not required a visa for entry for a period not exceeding 30 days.

Vietnam visa conditions generally mirror those imposed upon the Vietnamese Nationals of the travellers' home country (tit-for-tat).

Visas are required for all except:
(a) nationals of Bulgaria, Cuba, Japan, Korea and Romania;
(b) nationals of Singapore, Laos,  Malaysia and Thailand for 30 days; 
(c) nationals of the Philippines for 21 days;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey within 72 hours, proved holding valid return or onward tickets.

Notes when arriving in Vietnam 
All visitors have to complete an entry card and customs form which will be given during the flight for customs and immigration processing. Once processed, you will be handed back one copy of this form. Do not loose this as you will need it again for exit formalities.

For those passing over a landborder, these forms can be obtained at the border check point.

VISA APPLICATION FOR VIETNAM

Paradissa Travel can arrange visas for the traveler who books our tours. The procedure is as follows:

Passport details, arrival and departure dates are faxed to Paradissa Travel no later than 14 working days before visitors' departure.

Paradissa Travel submits the above mentioned details to the Immigration Department.

The Immigration Department informs Paradissa Travel of visa approval and sends a fax/telex approval to the Vietnamese Embassy, or Vietnamese Consulate in the country of the traveler' residence.

Paradissa Travel sends a fax copy of the approval to the one concerned and inform him/her to go to the Vietnamese or Consulate to get the visa. 

The traveler can obtain a visa upon arrival, but this is extremely expensive and recommended only in cases of emergency.

For more information, please contact us at: info@paradissa.com