Yes, India passport holders are required to have a Vietnam visa to enter Vietnam.
1. How can India passport holders apply for Vietnam Visa?
There are two options:
- Apply for Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA) - Available!
This is regarded as the fastest and easiest way for India air travelers to be granted a Vietnam Visa. Using Visa on Arrival service from our website, you can receive an Approval Letter (issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department) to get Vietnam Visa at your arrival airport within 2 days.
- Contact a Vietnam Embassy/Consulate
This way is a little bit more complicated. Please come in person to the nearest Vietnam Embassy during business hours to apply for your Visa. The Visa procedure and Visa fee may vary from Embassy to Embassy and it normally takes at least 3 working days to get your Vietnam Visa.
2. How much does VOA cost for India passport holders?
In order to get Vietnam Visa on Arrival, India passport holders need to pay Service fee (for the Approval Letter) and Stamp fee (for Visa stamp at the airport) as below details:
| Visa Types |
Service Fee Cost/Person (USD) pay online by credit card |
Stamp Fee
Cost/Person (USD) pay in cash at the airport |
Total Visa Fee | |
| Normal Processing | Urgent (1 working day) | |||
| 1 month single entry (30 days) | 2 | 7 | 25 |
Total Visa Fee = Service Fee + Stamp Fee * Service Fee: pay BestPrice Travel via our website * Stamp Fee: pay immigration officers directly and in cash at the airport |
| 3 month single entry (87 days) | 3 | 8 | 25 | |
| 1 month multiple entry (30 days) | 7 | 12 | 50 | |
| 3 month multiple entry (87 days) | 18 | 23 | 50 | |
3. Which staying length is required to apply for Vietnam Visa On Arrival?
| less than 15 days | from 15 to 30 days | greater than 30 days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notes:
If you plan to arrive by land, you need to obtain a visa beforehand, visa on arrival will only work for air traveller.
If you travel on a cruise, you can contact the cruise operator for visa procedures.
