The “letter approving the visa  ” is a letter issued by the Department of Immigration Vietnam, which allows entry and exit from Vietnam for a limited period. With the consent of the letter, you can collect your visa after arriving at one of three international airports in Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang).

At the airport, the appropriate authority will check the details of the letter of approval on the basis of passport and travel documents. As long as you make sure that you provide correct data when submitting the application, you will definitely receive an entry when you arrive in Vietnam with an approval letter. However, we recommend that you read our pages carefully and follow all instructions carefully to avoid problems or delays at the airport.

See also:    You can check the following information for a detailed map of the airport where you will receive the visa upon arrival.

  Hanoi airport map – Hanoi Airport visa-on-arrival counter. 
Map airport in   Ho Chi Minh – airport at the airport in Ho Chi Minh.

The admissible applications are decided within 15 calendar days after being received by the embassy. This period may be extended to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases or up to a maximum of 60 calendar days where additional documentation is required in specific cases.

This applies to visa applications that can be considered and taken up by the Embassy of Denmark, Hanoi, as well as cases in which the application must be directed and processed by the Danish Immigration Service (DIS)

Citizens of Vietnam are subject to prior consultation prior to obtaining a visa. The consultation may last up to 8 days, and the visa may under no circumstances be issued prior to the completion of consultations.

Normally, the approval letter is processed and emailed you within three (3) to five (05) business days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays). In urgent cases, you will receive the approval letter within the time frame below.

* Same Day Processing (Working day): If you submit your application and pay the fee before 12.00 PM Vietnam time on a Working day (Monday-Friday), we will send you the letter of approval 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 (Monday-Friday), we will send you the letter of approval by 18:00 PM on the following (next) working day. 

Notes: 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.

 Note: 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

Yes, visa on arrival is NOT VALID for OVERLAND ENTRY. The three international airports in Vietnam that you can receive your visa stamp with this approval letter are: Noi Bai International Airport(Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), Cam Ranh International Airport (Nha Trang) and Danang Airport (Da Nang).

Note: If you plan to enter Vietnam by land or cruise, please visit a Vietnamese embassy to get your visa

This is an alternative way of obtaining a visa for Vietnam. You just have to fill out our ”  Online Application Form  “,   pay   on service   fees  , get «  Visa approval letter  » within 2 business days and pick up your visa at the destination airport (Hanoi airport, Ho Chi Minh City Airport) –

After receiving the letter of approval, we will send you a copy by e-mail. Copies of the same document will be sent on your behalf to Vietnam immigration control points only at international airports. After arriving in Vietnam, immigration officers will have ready-made documents and will be able to quickly issue an entry visa.

See also:    You can check the following information for a detailed map of the airport where you will receive the visa upon arrival.

  Hanoi airport map – Hanoi Airport visa-on-arrival counter. 
Map airport in   Ho Chi Minh – airport at the airport in Ho Chi Minh.

Yes it is. Entry visas are an alternative way to get a visa to Vietnam. Also, IATA (International Air Traffic Association) recognized visa on arrival. Check the sections of visa information on the following airline sites: Sky team, Oneworld and Star Alliance.

No, you can not. To board the aircraft, you must show an approval letter to the airline. This letter is also mandatory to get a visa at the airport in Vietnam. Therefore, we recommend that you leave a lot of time to apply for a visa to avoid delaying or changing your flight.

You’re planning a trip to Vietnam and arrive in Vietnam on an international flight landing at these airports of Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang or Nha Trang, Haiphong, Phu Quoc Island a legitimate alternative to obtaining a Visa On Arrival before trip is to opt for a very simple and much cheaper, easy and convenient way.