Vietnam immigration policies regulated that all the Nepalese citizens need a visa to enter Vietnam for purposes of tourism, business, family visit or study. Those transiting at Vietnamese airports and not crossing immigration area do not need the visa. Besides, the visitors travel Phu Quoc Island are exempted from visa if staying there no more than 30 days. This is just applicable for those who travel to Phu Quoc Island only, not go to other parts of Vietnam.
From Nepal, the travelers can apply for Vietnam visa by 3 options:
1. Apply for a Vietnam e-visa
As of August 15, 2023, Nepalese citizens are eligible to apply for a Vietnam e-visa for both tourism and business purposes. Vietnam e-visa allows you to stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days wwith single or multiple entries. Vietnam e-visa is the most convenient and straightforward way for Nepalese passport holders to obtain a visa to Vietnam. The process is simple, entirely online, and typically takes just 3–5 working days to complete. In emergency cases, an e-visa can be expedited and completed within 1-2 working days or 2-4 hours.
You just need to follow the simple steps below to start applying for Vietnam e-visa:
Step 1: Go online at the Vietnam e-visa application form to fill in with required information
Step 2: Make payment for the e-visa processing fee
Step 3: Receive the e-visa via email and print it out
Step 4: Bring the printed e-visa along with the original passport to board the plane and get the entry stamp on the passport at the arrival airport.
Vietnam e-visa is good for entering the country through airport, land ports or seaports.
2. Apply for Vietnam visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Nepal
If you are living or residing not far from Vietnam Embassy or Consulates in Nepal and having much free time you should choose this way to obtain full visa to Vietnam before the departure. For those who travel Vietnam by train, bus or cruise ship are also recommended to apply for Vietnam visa by this way as Vietnam visa on arrival is applicable for air entry only.
The process of Vietnam visa applied at the Vietnam Embassy in Nepal:
- Step 1: Complete the visa application form provided by the Vietnam Embassy or Consulates in Nepal;
- Step 2: Submit the application form, original passport, 01 passport-sized photo, visa fee at the embassy. You can submit the documents in person or send by post;
- Step 3: Receiving your visa at the Vietnam Embassy or by post after 5 – 7 working days;
3. Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival via www.visumvietnamonline.com
Vietnam visa on arrival is a legitimate alternative to obtaining a full visa from the Vietnam Embassy or Consulates mentioned above. It is beneficial for those who are living far from the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate and traveling Vietnam by air. Learn more how visa on arrival works.
When applying for Vietnam visa on arrival, there is no extra documents or original passport required. The applicants just need to fill out the online application form, conduct payment and receive a letter of approval issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department at given time. A full visa will be stamped onto their passport upon arrival airport in Vietnam.
The process of Vietnam visa on arrival:
- Step 1: Fill out the online application form;
- Step 2: Conduct payment with credit cards (or debit cards), PayPal, Western Union or bank wire transfer;
- Step 3: Get the visa approval letter delivered via email within 2 working days (normal processing) or 1 working day (urgent processing) or even 2 hours (emergency processing);
- Step 4: Pay the stamping fee and obtain full visa upon arrival airport in Vietnam.
There are some differences between Vietnam visa on arrival and traditional visa. However, once issued they have exactly same validity and condition of use:
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