🛬 How to Take Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Vietnam Airport
Here’s a complete guide to how to take a Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA) at a Vietnam airport, especially useful for travelers arriving from countries not eligible for e-Visa or visa exemption.
Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA) is a convenient option for many nationalities traveling to Vietnam. It allows you to get your visa stamped at the airport upon arrival—but you must apply online beforehand to receive a Visa Approval Letter.
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✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Get Vietnam VOA
1. Apply Online for a Visa Approval Letter
Before you fly, you must apply online and receive a Visa Approval Letter issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department.
Required Information:
- Full name (as in passport)
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Proposed entry and exit dates
- Purpose of visit (tourism, business, etc.)
- Type of visa (single/multiple entry, 1 or 3 months)
🕐 Processing Time:
- Normal: 3–5 working days
- Urgent: 1–2 working days
- Emergency (weekend/holiday): 4–8 working hours
2. Prepare Necessary Documents
Upon receiving your Visa Approval Letter (via email), print it out and prepare the following:
- Printed Visa Approval Letter
- Valid passport (minimum 6-month validity, 2 blank pages)
- Two passport-sized photos (4×6 cm, white background)
- Completed Entry & Exit Form (can be downloaded or filled out on arrival)
- Stamping fee in cash:
- $25 USD (single-entry)
- $50 USD (multiple-entry)
Note: Only cash in USD is accepted for the stamping fee.
✈️ VOA Is Only Available at These International Airports
Visa on Arrival is accepted ONLY at international airports in Vietnam:
- Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi)
- Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Da Nang International Airport
- Cam Ranh Airport (Nha Trang)
- Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong)
- Can Tho International Airport
You cannot use VOA at land border crossings or seaports.
🧾 At the Airport: How to Get Your Visa Stamped
- Go to the Visa on Arrival Counter before immigration.
- Submit your documents:
- Approval letter
- Photos
- Entry-exit form
- Passport
- Stamping fee
- Wait for your name to be called.
- Receive your passport back with the visa stamped inside.
- Proceed to immigration clearance and enter Vietnam.
💡 Extra Services Available
If you want to avoid waiting in long lines, you can book extra services through VisaOnlineVietnam:
- Airport Fast Track: Skip the queue with a support staff
- VIP Meet & Greet: Personalized service like a diplomat
- Car Pick-Up: Private airport transfer to your hotel
📞 Need Assistance?
For guaranteed approval and express processing of your Vietnam Visa on Arrival, contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: (+84) 968 18 77 18
- USA Hotline: +1(972)-666-0676.
