What is Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA) ?

Posted by Vietnam-Evisa.Org on Oct 23, 2013

VOA: Visa on arrival

Visa on Arrival (VOA) is a type of Visa that you get when arriving at the Vietnam International airports. When applying for VOA, you will get a Visa Approval letter which is used for boarding the plane and getting Visa Stamp and Visa Sticker at the Vietnam airports.

 

The valid time of VOA:

For Tourist VOA: based on your return ticket, and your stay must be less than 20 days. 

For Business VOA: 3 months multiple entries. The requirements for Business VOA are listed below:

  1. A sponsor company in Vietnam (the company you will work for after entering Vietnam) that is willing to sponsor your visa and travel. It must be a real company, not a service one, as you may encounter certain hardships if using a service/ghost one.
  2. Your passport: must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Vietnam and have at least 02 blank pages.
  3. Certified copy of Business registration of the sponsor company
  4. Form NA2 
  5. Form NA16 
  6. Other documents as required.

This process will take around 7 - 12 working days since receipt of full documents.

 

Best Regards

Vietnam Evisa Organization

Hotline: + 84.909.343.525

Tollfree: +1-800-642-1567

Email: visa@vietnam-evisa.org

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    JIA songtao
    China

    transfer

    Aug 26, 2025
    i am a Chinese citizen,and I am going to fly from Nigeria to China with the connecting flight,and need to transfer in Vitnam,I don't plan to enter the country,shoul i apply the transit visa or not?
    Vietnam Evisa Support
    Aug 26, 2025

    Dear Jia,

    Following Vietnamese regulations, foreigners transiting by air are exempt from visas and must stay in the transit area at the international airport while waiting for their next flight.
    If you need to go through the Immigration checkpoint to re-check your baggage or to take domestic flight, you will need to get a visa before departure.

    To apply for a Visa, you can fill the form online at this link https://www.vietnam-evisa.org/apply-visa.html

    Best regards,
    Heidi Phan (Ms.)

     

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    Vanessa
    Zimbabwe

    VOA

    Jul 17, 2025
    Good day! Do you assist Zimbabweans with visa approval letter, if yes how much is it and how do I get started? I already have the flights and hotel reservation.
    Vietnam Evisa Support
    Jul 18, 2025

    Dear Vanessa,

    Thank you for reaching us.
    We regret that our agent cannot assist Zimbabwe passport holders get a Visa at the moment.
    You can contact the Vietnam embassy for assistance.

    Best regards,
    Heidi Phan (Ms.)

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    Bukenya Ivan Mutamba
    Uganda

    Approval Letter

    Mar 14, 2025
    Hey there, so I applied for a tourist visa at my embassy in Germany and they asked for an approval letter since I am a non European and then I can apply for the visa. Do you guys also process approval letters for embassy submission or I can just apply for the VOA and it will be okay? Thanks for your help.

    I am Ugandan but living in Germany.
    Vietnam Evisa Support
    Mar 15, 2025

    Dear Bukenya Ivan Mutamba,

    Thank you for reaching us.

    We regret to inform you that our agent cannot help Uganda passport holders get a Visa now.
    You can try to find the official website and apply for it.

    Best regards,
    Heidi Phan (Ms.)

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    Donna Hatlen
    United States of America

    visa for Vietnam

    Dec 31, 2023
    My husband and I will be traveling on a cruise ship leaving out of Hong Kong in March of '24 that will be stopping at several Vietnamese ports. Will we need a visa for this? If so, can we apply for an E-visa?
    Vietnam Evisa Support
    Jan 02, 2024

    Dear Donna Hatlen,

     

    Thank you for your attention to our website.

    In this case, you need Visa to visit Vietnam  on a cruise ship.

    For international cruise ships with journeys through many Vietnamese seaports, passengers complete entry procedures at the first seaport border gate; Carry out exit procedures at the final seaport border gate; and only carry out procedures of comparing the passenger list when boarding and disembarking the ship at other seaports during the journey.

    But you should apply for the multiple-entry E-Visa for assurance.

    You can apply for the E-Visa with us at this link https://www.vietnam-evisa.org/apply-visa.html

    If you have any other questions, or requests, please feel free to contact us via visa@vietnam-evisa.org.

     

    Best regards,

    Heidi Phan (Ms.)

     

     

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    Mélanie
    Canada

    Visa for January 2nd

    Dec 30, 2023
    Hello,
    We need a visa for 4 travelers by January 2nd. in the morning (before 10 a.m.) France time. Considering the Holiday on January 1st, is this feasible?

    THank you,
    Vietnam Evisa Support
    Jan 02, 2024

    Dear Mélanie,

    Thank you for your attention to our website.

    We regret to inform you that we cannot help you get the Visa before 10 a.m (France time).

    The fastest time that we can help you get the Visa is at 18:00 PM UTC+7 today, if you contact us before 12:00 PM UTC+7.

    Please send us your entry information via visa@vietnam-evisa.org for assistance.

    Best regards,

    Heidi Phan (Ms.)