Vietnam E-Visa from United Kingdom

The Vietnamese government established an electronic visa to make it easier for visitors from other countries to apply for a valid visa. Britons are among the most frequent visitors to the nation and are qualified to apply for an e-Visa for Vietnam.

Filling out an  online form allows UK citizens to submit their electronic visa applications from any location in the world. The procedure is simple and normally lasts 30 minutes.

Vietnam Visa Online is an electronic travel authorization or travel permit to visit Vietnam for a period of time upto 30 days for travel or business purposes. International visitors must have a Vietnam Visa Online to be able to visit Vietnam . Foreign citizens can apply for an Vietnam Visa Application in a matter of minutes. Vietnam Visa Application process is automated, simple, and completely online.

Important Details of the British Travelers' Electronic Visa for Vietnam

Which nations are qualified to get the e-Visa and what activities they can engage in are specified in the Vietnamese visa policy. 

British citizens can apply for a Vietnam online visa if their travel itinerary complies with the following criteria:

• They are passing through or traveling for business, pleasure, or medical care.
• There is only one entry needed for their visit.
• Their stay cannot last longer than 30 days.

With an e-Visa, tourists from the UK can do the following things while visiting Vietnam:

• Tourism
• Visiting friends and family
• Business opportunities
• Journalism
• Temporary employment
• Short-term medical treatment
• Transit

The 30-day entry period is covered by the online Vietnam visa once it has been approved. British nationals will need a new one before their trip if they haven't used theirs within this time frame after it was issued.

United Kingdom residents should be aware that the e-Visa does not cover their needs if they intend to travel for periods longer than 30 days or for purposes other than those mentioned above. We advise them to visit the Vietnamese Embassy in London for better visa alternatives given their circumstances.

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Vietnam e-Visa (Vietnam Visa Online) is a required travel authorization for travelers visiting Vietnam for business, tourism or transit purposes. This online process for electronic Visa for Vietnam was implemented from 2017 by the Government of Vietnam, with the goal of enabling any of the future eligible travelers to apply for an e-Visa to Vietnam. Learn more at Online Vietnam Visa.

Vietnam E-Visa Criteria for UK Visitors 

It is helpful to review the visa requirements for Britons before starting the application process for a Vietnamese e-Visa.

They can learn which places they can travel to with an electronic visa as well as the requirements needed to apply for one.

If travelers from the UK complete the requirements listed below, they can apply for a Vietnamese visa online.

• Possess a British passport that will be valid for 180 days on the date of anticipated entry into Vietnam; share digital copies of the information page and personal photo from the passport.
• To submit an e-Visa request, they must use an active email address.
• To deposit the service charge for the electronic visa, present a bank card.
• Prepare their travel schedules
• The e-Visa is not compatible with UK citizens traveling abroad or those who hold a passport from the British Islands. Only visitors holding United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland passports are eligible for electronic visas from the Vietnamese government.

Before making their request, Britons who have passports that will expire six (6) months or earlier than the date they want to arrive in Vietnam must send them in for renewal. Additionally, they should make sure that the digital versions of their passport's biographical page and their own photo support JPEG files up to 2 MB in size.

Before submitting their petition, applicants from the UK should have their trip plans accessible. This comprises the dates of entrance or a certificate of lodging.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Vietnam Visa. Get answers to the most common questions about the requirements, important information and documents required to travel to Vietnam. Learn more at Frequently Asked Questions for Vietnam E-Visa.

British Citizens with United Kingdom Passports Can Apply for a Vietnam E-Visa

Britons can apply for an electronic visa for Vietnam by answering a 20- to 30-minute-long online questionnaire. They must provide certain personal data, such as the following:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Gender
• Religion
• Home address
• Email account
• Phone number

They must disclose some information regarding their trip plans, as previously noted, including the following:

• The arrival date.
• Purpose of the trip
• Intended to visit cities and regions.
• Address for accommodations

UK citizens are required to provide information about their passports, including the number and expiration date. They should thoroughly examine all the data they are offering. Any inaccuracies in their information could impede their review or result in a denial.

The Vietnam eVisa processing fee must be paid as the last stage for British applicants. They only need to make sure that their debit and credit cards are accepted for online transactions because the payment is handled by a secure digital platform.

British families using an e-Visa to enter Vietnam with children

When traveling with children under the age of 14, British nationals should be aware that they may be included in a joint Vietnam eVisa application if they share a passport with one of their parents or legal guardians. If not, they must have their personal online visa authorized before leaving.

Evaluation And Processing of UK Citizens' E-Visa Applications

All e-Visa applicants are received by the Vietnam eVIsa authorities, who typically respond within three (3) business days. We advise British citizens to submit their online Vietnam visa application at least a week before their trip to allow for potential delays during the busiest travel period.

If Britons filled out the application form correctly, they should receive a confirmation email with an authorized eVisa. They must print out a copy of the online visa after receiving it.

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Citizens of 80 countries are eligible for Vietnam Visa Online. The Vietnam Visa eligbility must be met to obtain the visa to travel to Vietnam. A valid passport is required for entry into Vietnam. Learn more at Tourist Eligible Countries for Vietnam Visa.

Using an E-Visa to travel to Vietnam from the UK

British nationals can travel by air, road, or sea to enter Vietnam from any international port. Using international airports in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi is among the most popular ways to go to Vietnam.

Holders of UK passports are required to adhere to the approved dates on their issued electronic visa. If for some reason they are unable to leave within 30 days, they must submit an application for an e-Visa extension at the Immigration Office in Hanoi, which gives them an additional 30 days.

Application Procedure

Step 1 - Complete the online application 

Step 2 - Confirm payment 

Step 3 - Obtain your valid visa

Online Covid Update Application for Vietnam

Updated on October 1, 2022

There are no longer any visas on arrival for Vietnam, and certain visa exemptions have been put on hold until further notice. Only Vietnamese citizens may enter. Additionally, passengers above the age of two must have a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test result that was printed and issued in English no later than 72 hours before departure. Vietnam is currently off-limits for transit. Prior to arrival, a health declaration form must be filled out. Arrival-time COVID-19 testing and a maximum 7-day quarantine are required of travelers.

Where Is The Vietnam Embassy In The UK?

Vietnam Embassy in London

Address

12-14 Victoria Road

Kensington

W8 5RD

London

United Kingdom

Phone

+442-0793-71912

Fax

+440-2075-653853

Email

[email protected]

[email protected]

Website URL

http://vietnamembassy.org.uk

Where Is The UK Embassy In Vietnam?

Embassy Address

Central Building, 4th floor, 31 Hai Ba Trung
Hanoi
Vietnam

Telephone

+84 (0) 24 3936 0500

Fax

+84 (0) 24 3936 0561

Email

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The following is a brief listing of services that are offered at the British Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam.

• Legalization of documents
• Issuing emergency travel documents
• Registration of marriage, birth, and death
• Notarize certain documents
• Head of Mission
• Gareth Ward,  Ambassador

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What Are The Acceptable Ports of Entry for Vietnam Evisa Online?

Holders of Vietnamese e-visas are allowed to enter the country through one of the following 33 ports:

Airports	Landports	Seaports
Cat Bi Int Airport (Hai Phong)	Bo Y Landport	Chan May Seaport
Cam Ranh Int Airport (Khanh Hoa)	Cha Lo Landport	Da Nang Seaport
Can Tho International Airport	Cau Treo Landport	Duong Dong Seaport
Da Nang International Airport	Huu Nghi Landport	Hon Gai Seaport
Noi Bai Int Airport (Hanoi)	Ha Tien Landport	Hai Phong Seaport
Phu Bai Int Airport	Lao Bao Landport	Nha Trang Seaport
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)	Lao Cai Landport	Quy Nhon Seaport
	La Lay Landport	Ho Chi Minh City Seaport
	Moc Bai Landport	Vung Tau Seaport
	Mong Cai Landport
	Nam Can Landport
	Na Meo Landport
	Song Tien Landport
	Tinh Bien Landport
	Tay Trang Landport
	Xa Mat Landport

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Entry to Vietnam can be gained through an e-Visa. Vietnam e-Visa is an electronic or digital visa which is granted online by the Vietnam Immigration Department/Portal. Learn more at Vietnam Visa Application.

What Are Some Places In Vietnam That A British Citizen Can Visit?

Vietnam is incredibly diversified in terms of both its natural beauty and cultural diversity.

Travelers may experience a wealth of cultural heritage in Vietnam because of its lengthy history and cosmopolitan population, which includes more than 50 ethnic minority groups. The scenery changes from craggy mountains visible from winding peaks to luscious rice fields painted in every shade of green imaginable. Here are a few of the best tourism destinations in Vietnam:

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

The World Heritage-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is one of the best sites to go caving in Vietnam. It is a stunning karst mountain formation honeycombed with enormous caves that are home to excellent stalactite and stalagmite displays.

The Paradise Cave, which stretches an astounding 31 kilometers below ground, is the park's most visited location.

Here, the vast tunnels are simply amazing. Being a "wet cave," Tu Lan Cave requires visitors to swim through the river that runs through the cave system.

The second most well-liked excursion is to the Phong Nha Caves, where a boat is used to explore the interior.

From Son Trach, you can travel to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

My Son

My Son is a 4th century ruin of a Cham-era temple city, surrounded by mountains covered in beautiful vegetation.

From the seventh through the tenth centuries, this ancient Hindu temple was still actively being used; it was only in the thirteenth century that it completely declined and was abandoned.

Approximately 20 temple buildings still exist here; they are all made of brick or sandstone blocks and interestingly display influences from many Asian dynasties, including Indian and Malay.

Notably, Group A formerly had the most significant structure at the site, but US soldiers purposefully demolished it during the Vietnam War, leaving Group B with the oldest temples.

There is a good museum there that has a lot of information about the Cham.

My Son is reachable from Hoi An.

Hoi An

Hoi An, a charming city in Vietnam, has the greatest preserved traditional architecture overall.

When Hoi An was a significant meeting place for Japanese and Chinese merchants who came for the local silks in the 15th century, the old town area was a delight to visit since it was crammed full of well-preserved merchant buildings.

You can get a sense of these times because many of the ancient merchant houses have been made accessible to the public. The best has to be Tan Ky House from the 17th century, which has remarkable architectural and ornamental features.

The charming Japanese Bridge, which is located at the western end of Tran Phu Street, serves as the main emblem of Hoi An. Close by, the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation is the most elaborately designed temple in the old town.

Although the town is full of little pagodas and museums, the best way to experience Hoi An's appeal is to stroll through the narrow streets of the old quarter and take in its beautifully preserved facades.

Sapa Countryside

Vietnam's most picturesque rural scenes can be found in the verdant rice field region of Sapa, which is bounded by the Hoang Lien Mountains (sometimes still referred to by their French colonial era moniker, the Tonkinese Alps).

The Hmong, Giay, and Red Dzao are just a few of the ethnic minorities who call these deep valleys home. Fansipan Mountain, the nation's tallest peak, watches over the rippling hills, which are terraced with rice fields.

With countless opportunities to trek or day hike between tiny towns and take in the breathtaking mountain views, this is the best trekking location in all of Vietnam.

The main base is Sapa itself, a former hill station that is now a bustling tourist hotspot that contrasts sharply with the opulently serene countryside at its doorstep.

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Nations That Can Apply For The Vietnam eVisa 

The following countries are the only ones that can apply for an online visa to enter Vietnam:

Andorra

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Belarus

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Brazil

Brunei Darussalam

Bulgaria

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Croatia

Cuba

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Federated States of Micronesia

Fiji

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

India

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macau

Macedonia

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mexico

Moldova

Monaco

Mongolia

Montenegro

Myanmar

Nauru

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Palau

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Republic of Cyprus

Romania

Russian Federation

Samoa

San Marino

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Solomon Islands

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Timor-Leste

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States

Uruguay

Vanuatu

Venezuela

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Check your eligibility for Online Vietnam Visa and apply for Online Vietnam Visa four (4) - seven (7) days in advance of your flight. British citizens, Australian citizens, French citizens, Spanish Citizens, Dutch Citizens and Italian citizens can apply online for Online Vietnam Visa. Should you need any help or require any clarifications you should contact our Vietnam Visa Help Desk for support and guidance.