There are two ways to apply Vietnam visa for foreign tourists. The fastest and most convenient way is to get Visa- On - Arrival. It means that passport holders will obtain a visa approval letter first and when arriving in Vietnam by airplane at any of 4 Vietnam international airports in Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang & Ho Chi Minh City, you will get Vietnam visa. It is called Vietnam Visa on Arrival. You need to show a hard copy of approval letter, at least 2 passport size photos and stamping fee (cash only) at Visa on Arrival counter. It is so simple and just takes you few minutes to get visa done. 

To apply Vietnam e-visa, please visit this website. You are required to fill all the exact personal information in visa application which is same with the information in your passport, the passport itself must be valid for 6 months, and the photos accompanied must be valid within 6 months and look mostly like you. And then make payment for the service fee with your Credit/ Debit Card /PayPal or pay via Western Union.

Normally, the approval letter is processed and emailed you within 3 business days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays) after you finished your visa application and made your payment. Once you get the approval letter issued by Immigration Office, you cannot modify any information stated in the letter. In case you need to change these details or plan to arrive earlier than the approved date, you have to reapply for a new visa approval letter.

In urgent cases, you are able to have the approval letter within the time frame below and you must pay an additional fee.

  • Same Day Processing (working day): If you submit your application and pay the fee before 12.00 PM Vietnam time on a working day, from Monday to Friday, you will receive your approval letter by 18:00 PM on the same working day.
  • Next Day Processing (working day): If you submit your application and pay the fee before 12.00 PM Vietnam time on a working day, from Monday to Friday, you will receive your approval letter by 18:00 PM on the following (next) working day.
Note:
  • The above processing time does not apply for Friday afternoon (after 12.00 PM), Saturday and Sunday. Please consider the time difference between Vietnam and your country.
  • The visa counter at Vietnam airport is 24/7 open so if you already have the approval letter, you can still pick up your visa at Vietnam airport on weekend.
  • 3-month visa: For 3-month visa approval letter, it may take up to 5 working days.

The second way to apply Vietnam visa is to come in person to Vietnam Embassy. You need to bring your valid passport to the nearest Vietnamese Embassy and here you will be instructed step by step. Once you have submitted your application, you will have to go back to the embassy to pick up your stamped visa after at least 3 working days. Visa fees will depend on the type of visa for which you are applying. Travelers can get the visa processed at any Vietnam Embassy in any country in order to enter Vietnam for tourism, business, or to visit relatives.

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Questions & Answers  

+21 # Etienne Friday, 23 November 2018
Am a Cameroonian and residing in Cameroon, planning to visit Vietnam during Christmas vacation,wish to know how long it takes to get the visa. Cost and its reliability
Thanks
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+90 # Vietnam Tour Friday, 23 November 2018
Hello Etienne!
Cameroon is listed in the special nation list of the Vietnam Immigration Department, thus it takes more time for them to check carefully and process visa. As citizen of Cameroon and hold passport of Cameroon, you have 2 options to apply for a Vietnam Visa:
1. Come to the nearest Vietnam Embassy or consulate of Vietnam to obtain Vietnam Visa.
2. Apply Vietnam Visa Approval Letter to pick up the Visa at Vietnam airports. It takes 1 – 3 working days to process. The cost for Vietnam Visa On Arrival includes:
+ Visa service fee: 70 USD/ single entry/ 1 month validity (we charge this fee).
+ Visa stamping fee (paid to custom officers at airports when you arrive Vietnam): 25 USD/ single entry/ 1 month validity.

* Requirements:
- Passport scan.
- Date of arrival and exit.
- Purpose to enter Vietnam: business invitation letter or booking tour voucher of travel agency in Vietnam.
- Return flight ticket.
- Hotel booking reservation or staying address in Vietnam.

We hope that helps.
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+16 # Etienne Friday, 23 November 2018
Thanks for the reply.But at this moment there is no Vietnam embassy in Cameroon so it's obvious I have no option than to apply for the visa approval letter, and I wish to ask if one needs to pay before booking a voucher tour or booking is free, thanks
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+72 # Vietnam Tour Friday, 23 November 2018
Yes, you need to book and pay for a tour. Your visit purpose is very important for the Vietnamese authority to check and approve if you can get the VOA.
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+31 # Etienne Friday, 23 November 2018
What is the course for the tour please
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+20 # Vietnam Tour Friday, 23 November 2018
Please check out our Vietnam tour packages listed here: https://vietnamtour.com/vietnam-tours.html
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+84 # Etienne Friday, 23 November 2018
Please is it possible that you can book a 2 days tour why you plan to stay for a month, and when you are already in Vietnam you now book other tours? Reason being that you may book a longer tour but end up not liking their services
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+83 # Vietnam Tour Friday, 23 November 2018
As said, Cameroon passport holders are listed in in the special nation list of the Vietnam Immigration Department, the government will check application letters very carefully before approving for a VOA letter.
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+52 # Etienne Friday, 23 November 2018
Hello. Is it possible to get a visa approval letter and being deny entry into Vietnam upon arrival?
Thanks
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