VIETNAM VISA REQUIREMENTS

1. Do Algerian nationals need a visa to Vietnam?

Algerian nationality is not included in the visa exemption list, but in the special nation list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Therefore, Algerians are required to submit documents before applying, and the process also takes much time than usual with a higher service fee. Algerians can apply visa for tourism purpose only. Vietnam visa for business purpose is not applicable.

2. Two options for Algerian nationals to apply for Vietnam visa

2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival

Algerian passport holders can apply Vietnam Visa on Arrival for 1 month single entry online from anywhere outside of Vietnam. The Vietnam visa will be picked up upon arrival at the Vietnam airports by showing up the printed out of the approval letter. Please inform us your current job and send the following documents to our email visa@vietnamvisateam.com:

• Hotel Booking for your whole trip in Vietnam
• Passport scan (your passport should have at least six months of validity)
• The flight tickets including the return ticket.

Note: The visa expiry date will be based on the return ticket (maximum 25 days)

In order to get a Vietnam visa, Algerians should pay two types of fee: the service fee and the stamping fee.
- Service fee: The service fee is for visa approval letter processing.
- Stamping fee: The stamping fee is paid in cash to the Vietnam Immigration Officer at the arrival airport to get the visa stamp. Credit cards are not accepted. If applicants have booked full package, this fee would not need paying anymore.

However, citizens of Algeria would not be supported with Vietnam visa on arrival on some holidays and occasions. Therefore, they are advised to directly contact the Vietnam Embassy to obtain Vietnam visa at those times.

2. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate

The address of Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Algeria for your information:
Address: 30, rue Chénoua, – Hydra – Alger (El Djazaïr) – Algérie
Telephone: 00213 (0) 21 60 88 43
Fax: 00213 (0) 21 69 37 78
Email: sqvnalgerie@yahoo.com.vn or vnemb.dz@mofa.gov.vn
Working hours: Monday to Thursday (Friday and Sunday are off days according to local customs). Morning: 8:00- 11:30 & Afternoon: 14:00- 16:30

Useful notes
- Before applying for a Vietnam Visa, Algerian citizens should ensure that their passport has at least 6-month validity and left pages from travel date.
- Algerian citizens are required to prepare: Original, signed Algerian passport; 02 passport size photos; and a Business Letter from either the sending company in Algeria or sponsoring company in Vietnam. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Vietnam, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above.)