VIETNAM VISA REQUIREMENTS

Check the list below and see if visa on arrival is available for your nationality and what you need for a visa.

Vietnam visa requirements for citizens of


Vietnam visa requirements for citizens of Japan

1. Do Japanese nationals need a visa to Vietnam?

According to Vietnam Immigration Law, the citizens of Japan, irrespective of the purpose and type of passport, may enter or exit Vietnam for a term not exceeding 15 days stay with single entry. If you stay in Vietnam for more than 15 days or enter the country twice or multiple times, a Vietnam visa is required.

2. Two options for Japanese nationals to apply for a Vietnam visa

2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival

Japanese passport holders can apply Vietnam Visa on Arrival 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.

By using our service, the approval letter will be sent via email within 1 or 2 working days (normal case), 4 working hours (urgent case) or even 30 minutes (emergency case) depending on which option the applicant chooses when submitting the online application form.

The aim of Visa on Arrival is to make the trip to Vietnam simpler and more economical. It is applicable only to those traveling by air to Vietnam. Vietnam Visa on Arrival is especially an advantage to those living far from the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in Japan.

By using this mode of getting Vietnam Visa on Arrival, the Japanese does not need to wait too long for processing to get a pre-approval letter approved by Vietnam Immigration Department, which acts as an official permission of getting the visa upon arrival.

In order to get a Vietnam visa, Japanese nationals 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.

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

For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, they can go to the nearest Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate.

The address of Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in Japan for your information:

Embassy of Vietnam in TOKYO, Japan
Address: 50-11, Motoyoyogi-cho Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151, JAPAN
Telephone: (813) 3466 3313
Fax: (813) 3466 3391
Email: vnembasy@blue.ocn.ne.jp
or
Consulate General of Vietnam in OSAKA, Japan
Address: Osaka-fu, Osaka-shi, Chuo-ku, Bakuro-cho 1-4-10 Estate Bakurocho Building 10F, Osaka, 541-0059 Japan
Phone: (81-6) 6263 160
Fax: (81-6) 6263 177
Email: tlsvnosa@gold.ocn.ne.jp

Useful notes:
- Before applying for a Vietnam visa, Japanese citizens should make sure that their passport has at least 6-month validity and left pages from travel date.
- Visa on Arrival is only applicable for travellers traveling by air to Vietnam.
- To enjoy visa-free entry to Vietnam, the arrival date must not be within 30 days from the last exit date.


Vietnam tourist visa fees for citizens of Japan

TYPES OF VISA SERVICE FEE
(which you pay for website owner)
STAMPING FEE
NORMAL CASE
(1-2 working days)
URGENT CASE
(4-8 working hours)
EMERGENCY CASE
(1-4 working hours)
1 month single entry
18
USD
pax
+19
USD
pax
+49
USD
pax
25
USD
pax
1 month multiple entry
24
USD
pax
+19
USD
pax
+49
USD
pax
50
USD
pax
3 months single entry
29
USD
pax
+19
USD
pax
+49
USD
pax
25
USD
pax
3 months multiple entry
35
USD
pax
+19
USD
pax
+49
USD
pax
50
USD
pax

Vietnam business visa fees for citizens of Japan

TYPES OF VISA SERVICE FEE
(which you pay for website owner)
STAMPING FEE
NORMAL CASE
(2-3 working days)
URGENT CASE
(4-8 working hours)
EMERGENCY CASE
(1-4 working hours)
1 month single entry
90
USD
pax
+69
USD
pax
+89
USD
pax
25
USD
pax
1 month multiple entry
95
USD
pax
+69
USD
pax
+89
USD
pax
50
USD
pax
3 months single entry
115
USD
pax
+69
USD
pax
+89
USD
pax
25
USD
pax
3 months multiple entry
130
USD
pax
+69
USD
pax
+89
USD
pax
50
USD
pax

There are 2 types of Vietnam visa fees you must be aware before applying for visa on arrival:

1. SERVICE FEE

The service fee is for visa approval letter processing. Applicants may choose to pay the fee online with their bank account, Credit or Debit Card, PayPal or Western Union.


2. STAMPING FEE

The stamping fee is paid IN CASH to the Vietnam Immigration Officers at the arrival airport to get the visa stamp. Credit cards are not accepted.

Need assistance with your application? Contact us at +1-416-939-7260 or email visa@vietnam-evisa.org