Vietnam visa on arrival letter

A visa on arrival letter is a pre-approval issued by Vietnam Immigration. You collect the visa stamp at the airport on arrival. It suits travellers who need an urgent turnaround or who are already in transit.

Tourist approval letter

Service level	Turnaround	15 days	30 days
Standard	4 working days	Contact us	Contact us
Urgent	1–3 working days	Contact us	Contact us
Same day	Result the same afternoon	Contact us	Contact us
Emergency	From 1 to 4 hours	Contact us	Contact us

Business approval letter

For visitors travelling for work, meetings or site visits. A Vietnamese sponsoring company with valid registration is required. Standard processing takes 7–8 working days, urgent 2–3 working days.

What we need

Passport bio page photo or scan
Portrait photo
Arrival date and airport
For business letters: details of the sponsoring company in Vietnam

On arrival

Print the approval letter and bring it with you
Bring two passport photos and the stamping fee in cash (USD)
Go to the Landing Visa counter before immigration

Want to skip the counter queue? Add our airport fast track service — our staff meet you at the aircraft door, handle the visa counter for you and walk you through a priority immigration lane.

Results are issued on working days only, not on public holidays or Sundays.

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