Vietnam Visa Application Form – How to Fill & Submit (Step by Step Guide 2025)

Need to apply for a Vietnam visa? This 2025 guide explains which form to use, how to fill it correctly, and where to submit it (online e-Visa, Visa on Arrival, or at embassies).

Which Vietnam Visa Application Form Do You Need?

  • 📌 E-Visa (Most Popular): Online application form available for 80+ nationalities. 100% digital submission.
  • 📌 Visa on Arrival (VOA): Requires NA1 form + approval letter. Fill and submit at airport upon arrival.
  • 📌 Embassy/Consulate Visa: Paper form filled and submitted at Vietnam embassies abroad.

Vietnam E-Visa Application Form (Step by Step)

The e-Visa form is the easiest option for most tourists. Here’s how to complete it:

  1. Visit the official Vietnam e-Visa application portal → or apply via our secure application form.
  2. Fill in personal details: Full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number.
  3. Upload passport scan (JPEG/PNG, under 2MB).
  4. Upload digital photo (4×6 cm, white background).
  5. Select intended entry port (airport, land border, seaport).
  6. Provide entry date, exit date, and accommodation address in Vietnam.
  7. Pay visa fee online via credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer.
  8. Receive e-Visa PDF by email within 3–5 working days (urgent options available).
  9. Print and carry the e-Visa when traveling to Vietnam.

Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VOA) Application Form

For VOA, travelers must complete the NA1 application form and present it at immigration on arrival:

  • ✅ Pre-approval letter (apply online before travel)
  • ✅ NA1 form (filled and signed)
  • ✅ 2 passport-size photos (4×6 cm)
  • ✅ Passport valid 6+ months
  • ✅ Cash stamping fee ($25–50)

⚠️ VOA is available only at selected international airports (not for land borders).

Sample of Vietnam Visa Application Form

Below is a simplified sample of the Vietnam e-Visa application fields:

Field Details Required
Full Name As in passport
Gender Male / Female
Date of Birth DD/MM/YYYY
Passport Number Must match uploaded passport scan
Nationality According to passport
Entry/Exit Port Choose from official list
Travel Purpose Tourism / Business / Visit family

Where to Submit the Application

  • 🌐 E-Visa: Submit entirely online (PDF visa sent by email).
  • 🛬 VOA: Submit NA1 form + documents at immigration counters at Vietnamese airports.
  • 🏢 Embassy Visa: Submit printed form and documents at nearest Vietnam Embassy/Consulate.
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Service fee: 295$