At present, there are 3 types of visa for tourists who are traveling to Vietnam: Vietnam visa at Embassy, Visa on Arrival, and E-Visa.

What are pros and cons of each type of visa?

Vietnam-legal.com would like to give the advantages and disadvantages of Vietnam visa at Embassy, E-Visa, and Visa on Arrival.

I. VIETNAM VISA AT EMBASSY

PROS:

–   Visa is already stamped onto original passport before departure to Vietnam

–   Applicable to travelers to Vietnam by any means of transport

–   All the cost is paid once at Embassy

–   Up to 3 months or 1 year

CONS:

–   Requiring original passport

–   Having to travel to the nearest embassy or send documents by post

–   Working directly with Vietnam embassies

–   Various visa fees and procedures at different Vietnam embassies

II. VIETNAM E-VISA

PROS:

–   100% online application

–   Transparent Pricing: $25 USD

–   Processing takes approximately 3 business days (assuming no issues)

–   30 day validity

–   Valid for 28 different ports of entry

CONS:

–   Single entry only

–   Only 46 countries are eligible (includes U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia)

–   No refund if application is denied

III. VIETNAM VISA ON ARRIVAL

PROS:

–   No need to send original passport away

–   Available to all travelers arriving by air

–   Multiple entry available

–   Up to 3 months or 1 year

–   Processing takes two working days (rush service of 2-4 hours is available)

CONS:

–   Waiting in the line in front of Immigration Counter at arrival airports in Vietnam to have visa stamped

–   Possibly having names of other people on approval letter (Vietnam-legal.com can support you to get private approval letter)

–   Foreigners cannot apply for visa on arrival themselves, the application must go through authorized travel agencies in Vietnam or organizations

–   Available at only the 5 main airports

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