Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Visas are exempted for the citizens of the countries, which have signed a bilateral visa exemption agreement with Vietnam including ASEAN countries. Vietnam also made a unilateral decision on visa exemption for the Japanese and Korea citizens.

Tourist visa may be valid for 15 to 30 days. Tourist visa can only be obtained in Vietnamese embassies, consulates abroad. To apply for a visa, the requirements are as follows:

• Entry permit form (Please obtain from your nearest Vietnamese embassies or consulates).

• Two photos (4x6 or 3x4).

• Original passport.

• Visa fee.

If you require an invitation letter from the local host, please contact VNNIC by:

• Email: info@vnnic.net.vn, or

• Fax: + 84 - 4 - 5564955, or

• Tel:  + 84 - 4 - 5564944, ext 404.

Due to timing reason, we are very sorry to refuse all further requirements for Visa after 30th August, 2005 !

You must have paid registration to APNIC 20

Please be sure to fill full information required in Visa information form (download here) and send it back to us by email.

The invitation letter will be emailed or faxed to you once your information is verified. If requested, the original letter will also be sent via postal mail.