How to apply for Vietnam visa in New Zealand

Each visa option offers its own advantages and disadvantages. The Vietnam e-visa and visa on arrival are particularly beneficial for applicants who live far from a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate, prefer not to send their passport by post, or wish to avoid queuing in person at the embassy. Additional advantages of both options include faster processing times, lower costs, and greater convenience in urgent situations. However, the visa on arrival is available for air travel entry only, whereas the e-visa is accepted at airports, land border crossings, and seaports.

Apply for Vietnam e-visa

From August 15, 2023, citizens of all countries, including New Zealand, are eligible to apply for a Vietnam e-visa. The Vietnam e-visa is valid for up to 90 days and can be issued for single or multiple entries. Under normal conditions, e-visa applications submitted via the official government website take approximately 3–5 working days to process. In urgent cases, we can expedite the Vietnam e-visa and have it completed within 1–2 working hours.

Required documents for the Vietnam e-visa application include:

• A clear copy of the passport bio page (passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival)
• A recent portrait photo
• A valid credit card for payment of the visa fee

How to apply for a Vietnam e-visa:

• Step 1: Complete the online e-visa application form and upload the photos.
• Step 2: Receive your approved e-visa by email within 3–5 working days (normal processing), 1–2 working days (urgent processing), or as fast as 1–2 hours (emergency processing).
• Step 3: Print the e-visa and present it at the airline check-in counter to board your flight. Upon arrival in Vietnam, present the e-visa again at passport control to enter the country.

Note: No stamping fee, printed passport photos, or entry and exit forms are required for the Vietnam entry with e-visa.

Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival

To apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival, simply follow these 3 steps:

• Step 1: Complete the online application form and pay the service processing fee.
• Step 2: Receive the visa approval letter by email within 5-7 working days (normal service) or 1-2 working days (rush service).
• Step 3: Upon arrival at the airport in Vietnam, present your original passport, the approval letter, 2 passport-sized photos, and pay the stamping fee to get the visa stamped into your passport.

Learn more how a visa on arrival works

Apply for a visa at Vietnam Embassy or Consulates in New Zealand

There is a Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate in New Zealand. Applicants feel free to visit the Vietnam embassy office in Wellington, New Zealand in person to apply for a visa before taking your trip at least 5 - 7 days. What you need to submit, including:

• Entry permit form (which can vary from one Vietnamese Embassy to another)
• Two photos (usually 4 cmx6 cm or 3 cmx4 cm)
• Your original passport
• Visa fee

If you have any further queries, comments or feedback, please kindly call us by +84-912-685-141 or send an email to vietnamvisabooking@gmail.com. We are looking forwards to hearing from you.

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