Afghanistan Citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam as a tourist or businessman, no matter how long they are staying in the country.
There are 3 ways to apply for a Vietnam Visa for Afghanistan citizens: Apply Vietnam E-Visa, apply for Visa on Arrival or apply Visa at Vietnamese Embassy.
Applying Vietnam Electronic Visa online (Vietnam E-Visa)
From August 15th, 2023, Vietnam grants E-Visa for citizens from all countries and territories. Afghanistan passport holders can apply for the E-Visa to enter Vietnam through an E-Visa online system.
Applying Vietnam Visa online (Vietnam Visa on arrival)
For those who live far from the Vietnam Embassy in Afghanistan and do not wish to send away their passport, a Vietnam visa on arrival is a best choice. Instead of getting a visa directly at Vietnam Embassy, you will end up picking up your visa at one of Vietnam International Airports.
How to apply for a Tourist Vietnam visa on arrival?
Applying for Tourist Visa on arrival to Vietnam requires to get a Visa approval letter in advance through a travel agent or to book a tour to Vietnam.
The process of Getting Visa on arrival:
Step 1. Complete the Vietnam visa online application form
Step 2: Make payment of service fee online
Step 3: Get the approval letter via email
Step 4. Get visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport
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Required document:
To apply for the Vietnam Visa on arrival, there are some required documents for Afghanistan passport holders:
– Passport data page image
– A round-trip ticket
– All hotel bookings in Vietnam
– Visa/ TRC of another country (if any)
And prepare 2 passport-sized portrait photos to bring to Vietnam to get a Visa stamp upon arrival.
How long Afghanistan passport holders can stay in Vietnam with a tourist Visa on arrival?
– It can be valid for a maximum of 15 days with single-entry.
Fee: Vietnam Visa on arrival fee for Afghanistan passport holders varies depending on the agency, and the processing time you choose. It typically ranges from US$79 to US$200. Applicants can be charged additional fees if they want to get the Vietnam Visa approval letter in a rush.
How to apply for a Business Vietnam visa on arrival?
Only eligible for Afghanistan passport holders who will enter Vietnam for business working with a company in Vietnam and already had a valid sponsor company in Vietnam
The process of Getting Business Visa on arrival (DN visa):
Step 1. Complete the Vietnam visa online
Step 2: Make payment of service fee online
Step 3: Send all required documents and submit to Government website by Sponsor company
Step 4: Get the approval letter via email
Step 5. Get visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport
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Required documents:
– Sponsor company’s token USB
– Notarized business license copy
– Passport scan with company stamp
– The staff of your company in Vietnam who has contract with this company/organization will present at the Vietnam Immigration office (if required)
How long Afghanistan passport holders can stay in Vietnam with a Business Visa on arrival?
– You can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with single or multiple-entry.
Additional Note:
In addition to a valid visa for Vietnam, travelers with Afghanistan passports should meet the following Vietnam entry requirements:
- Afghanistan passport should be valid for at least 6 month following arrival date in Vietnam;
- The Afghanistan passport has at least 2 blank pages.