Welcome to Vietnam! You are about to embark on an exciting journey through a country that is known for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and delicious cuisine. Vietnam is a fantastic tourism destination for families due to its rich culture; history; cuisine, which is sure to please both parents and children alike, and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, such as hiking, kayaking, and beachcombing. In addition, Vietnam is a very affordable destination, which is a big plus for families on a budget.
Therefore if you are planning a trip for your family for the vacation, you can consider Vietnam.
When you about to visit Vietnam and have children, you may confused that do they need Visa to Vietnam like you or not, Kindly follow this article, we will guide you the details: A Vietnam visa is required for all children who are not exempt from the visa requirement, regardless of their age.
How to apply for the Visa for Children
1. Applying for the Vietnam E-Visa
The easiest way to obtain a Vietnam visa for a minor is to apply for an e-Visa online, which is valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and can be used at 39 border gates in Vietnam.
For Children who are under 14 years old many can be categorized into 2 groups:
Group 1: Children who have their own passport must have their own individual e-Visa (separate Visa). Parent or guardian can apply for their own E-Visa on an E-Visa online system like your E-Visa application.
You can see how to apply for the E-Visa at this article: [Guide to apply e visa]
Group 2: For those who are included on an adult’s passport can share an application with their parent or guardian.
In this case, while parent filling parent’s Vietnam E-Visa application form on Vietnam E-Visa online system, once you complete all entry information and your personal information, kindly notice the field: “UNDER 14 YEARS OLD ACCOMPANYING CHILD(REN) INCLUDED IN YOUR PASSPORT (IF ANY)”, you need to fill all your children’s information on this field.
2. Applying for the Visa at the Vietnam Embassy:
Parents or guardians can submit documents in person at the specific Vietnam Embassy or apply by mail to the Embassy.
You should check with the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in your living country for detailed information
3. Applying for the Visa on arrival (VOA)
For this type of Visa, your children are required to obtain their own passport to apply.
Please see this article to see how to apply for the Visa on arrival: [How to apply for a tourist Visa on arrival to Vietnam.]
Children traveling alone:
Foreign children (aged 12 to under 14):
Flying to Vietnam: Require the Unaccompanied Minor Service from the airline, regardless of the departure location.
Flying from Vietnam: This can be done with or without the Unaccompanied Minor Service, at the parents’ discretion.
Children under 12: Cannot fly alone on any airline and must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years old.
Above is all the information about visas to Vietnam for children. We hope this information will help you learn more about the policy, and procedure to begin a family vacation in Vietnam. If you want to be advised with any information about Vietnam, Vietnam travel, and Vietnam Visa, do not hesitate to contact us. Vietnam Amazing will assist you all the way to Vietnam.