What is the stamping fee?

Stamp fee, as you see in Service fee column, is the fee you have to pay in cash directly at the airport when you pick up your visa there.
You must prepare in cash USD for paying stamp fee when you pick up your visa at Vietnam airport. Here after the tariff you can consider to prepare the money.
- $25USD for single entry visa from 1 month to 6 month visa
- $50USD for multiple entries visa from 1 month to 6 month visa
- $100USD for 1 year multiple entries visa. (temporary not working)
Once again, you must paid in cash and prepare cash for this amount because you can not pay by credit cards for this amount at the airport & there is no ATM in this area at the airport.

How can I extend my visa when I am in Vietnam?

When the expired day of your Vietnamese visa is nearly coming up, please contact directly Vietnam Immigration Office, located at 40 Hang Bai street(Hanoi) or 161 Nguyen Du street(Ho Chi Minh), or any Vietnam Immigration Office in the province you live.

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Photo requirements for Vietnam visa

Photo requirements for Vietnam visa

Do I need to submit scanned photos when I apply for a Vietnam visa online? What are the sizes? I am from Germany?
Answer:

Dear Nico Martin Hertweck
No, you do not need to submit your scanned photo when you apply online. You just need to fill out the online application form in our website, providing your personal information such as full name, date of birth and passport number. 2 passport size photos (4x6 cm) are required at Vietnam airport only. You need to bring your passport along with the approval letter and 2 photos to get visa stamped on your passport when you arrive. You can also take picture at Vietnam airport at about 2 USD or less per photo if you do not have time to prepare those photos before departure.
We hope that helps.

Try Vietnam before it gets attention of the tourist world

We are very happy to receive an email from Ranjan Kar, one of our recently clients, sharing his feelings about his trip to Vietnam. It is our pleasure to introduce it to you.
Living in Bengal during the decades of 60s and 70s, many of you will remember the very famous slogan – Your name my name, Vietnam Vietnam. The small country that waged war of liberation against a mighty superpower. And finally won.
Vietnam is not an established and recognised tourist destination in the world. Our decision to spend ten days in this country gave us more rewards than we had imagined. A young nation with much history and culture of their own, a vibrant economy, hard working resilient people with inherent discipline in their daily lives, abundance of natural beauty – hills, water bodies, rain forests and miles of green fields. The country is a narrow stretch of land bordering China in north, Laos and Cambodia in West and the South China Sea all along the East going down to the Mekong Delta. Relying mostly on agriculture, it has a manageable population of 90 million. And the population looks mostly young.
Getting Vietnam visa online was quite easy at http://www.Vietnam-Visa.com. The approval letter comes in two days. Then you spend 15 minutes at Immigration in Vietnam entry point with this letter to get visa stamped in your passport.
Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, the first thing that strikes one is the traffic. There are 4 million bikes for a city of population 10 million. The traffic moves smoothly , no policeman to control , very few traffic signals , pedestrians crossing the waves of bikes moving at sensible pace, no jostling for space, no conflict with the cars . The drivers look focussed on driving, impassionate with no compulsion to beat the clock.

Traffic in Saigon, photo by Ranjan Kar

There are also no posters, no banners, and no dogs on the street or processions. Street food is prepared, sold and consumed quickly. Restaurants employ usherer who stands on the street calling backpackers and tourists in broken English. At $ 20 a double room including breakfast in most cities, this country is really cheap.
After watching the water puppet show in a theatre we went on cyclos through the centre of the city. What a ride that was! And then time for Dinner cruise on Saigon River. Sailing leisurely with other boats passing by, the Vietnamese songs, the skimpily dressed fire dancer and a sumptuous dinner spread made our cruise a memorable experience
Next day on a full day tour of Mekong Delta we saw the floating market and the village where they make rice paper and coconut candies. The narrow village street with children cycling, the village lady working in field with her toothless grin, the boatwomen who took us rowing from one village to another – picture post cards that will remain etched in our mind.

Mekong Delta, photo by Ranjan Kar

We walked the streets of Saigon and stood outside the Independence Palace where the war finally ended. The big metal gates that came crashing down by the liberating army tanks .The helipad built at building top. The last people running away from the city held on to a ladder dropped from a hovering helicopter. The war museum with well documented display of atrocities committed against small little people of this predominantly rural country.
I once asked the receptionist of our hotel – don’t you feel angry for all the crimes committed during liberation war against your people? The answer (that was in the past, we have to live for the future) impressed me to no end.
Da Nang located next to the Han River was once the Capital of this country. We travelled to Hoi an, a UNESCO heritage site with old buildings, Pagoda and few narrow streets. Plenty of shops sell souvenirs. We saw how silk is produced, then woven and converted by skilled hands into embroidered articles. On our return journey we stopped at the statue of Buddha located on a high hill facing the sea. A well kept garden, a few statues of dragons, laughing Buddha and the decorative Pagoda added to the beauty of this serene place.
Looking out of my hotel room early morning, I find scores of street vendors already preparing breakfast for sale. A gas stove , a few utensils, some boiled meat and vegetables , egg , French bread and a few small chairs / tables for the customers . Vietnamese noodle soup with beef seemed to be the most popular dish. At 50 pence a piece, I settled for the French bread with 2 egg omelette sandwich. It tasted pretty good and very fresh.
Ba Na hills on way to Hue have the longest and highest cable car ride in the world. The place around is green with dense vegetation, streams flowing down the hill side. . We could see far in the horizon. The mountains end into flat land and then merge with the sea.
Our final destination is Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, a modern city with Old Quarters and French quarters. Narrow lanes lined with shops that sell anything and everything. Wide roads and a beautiful lake at city centre. Early morning  walkers, joggers and practitioners of Tai Chi.  Opera House built by the French. parks and monuments. Tourists sitting in roadside cafes and restaurants remind you of Paris. An ancient Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh museum and his mausoleum. A revolutionary who fought against the French and the Americans. A larger than life man revered by the whole nation. A man who left behind no dynasty or personal assets. A proud independent nation indeed.
On our last night at Hanoi we had spicy food downed with red wine at a Thai Express restaurant. Sitting on the first floor balcony of KFC we watched the traffic flow by in the square below. Crowds of a vibrant city slowly melting into the night.
Our final retreat was Halong Bay, this is about 170 km from Hanoi. In between are miles and miles of rice fields that make Vietnam the largest exporter of rice. Small shops sell Tiger Beer, drinks, chocolates and mineral water. Souvenir shops selling marble statues and curios.

Halong Bay, photo by Ranjan Kar

Halong Bay is a world heritage site. The junk boats float in a picturesque bay 1500 square km in size. Limestone hills of various shapes that have risen all around  by tectonic activity millions of years ago. Chinese sellers in their small boats selling everything a tourist looks for. The large caves with stalactite and stalagmite designs of various shapes and sizes. The living rooms and sea food in our boat are luxurious. Tourists from many countries mingle freely with their life stories. Waves are choppy at night during high tide and splash below the window level. It is an ultimate experience that cannot be explained.
I keep asking myself, why is Vietnam so different from our country and also an ideal tourist destination? Good infrastructure, it is cheap beyond one’s imagination , people are friendly , no security issues and hence very little controls ,you see more backpackers and budget travellers , can get visa online, there is one railway line going north south with Reunification express and Vietnam airways is with no frills but efficient. Amazing people who are so focussed. And in this world of obesity and health problems, they seem surprisingly healthy and fit.
Try Vietnam before it gets attention of the tourist world. You will not regret.
06/10/2011
Ranjan Kar, from India

How long does it takes to get the approval letter?

Normally, the approval letter is processed within two (2) business days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays). In urgent cases, your visa request can be processed within 4-8 working hours (excluding weekends and weekday evenings).
Notes: all applications must be submitted before 8:00 AM Vietnam time to have it finished by noon time at the earliest and 5:00 PM by the latest. All applications submitted after 2:00 PM will be held until the following business day.

Do I need a photo and if so, what is its size?

Do I need a photo and if so, what is its size?

Yes, you do. However, photos are required upon arrival Vietnam's airports only, so please remember to bring at least 2 photos of standard passport size (04*06 cm).
Note: If you do not have time to prepare those photos before your departure, you can also get them taken at a Vietnamese airport for 2 USD or less per photo.

General procedure for Vietnam visa application

http://myvietnam-visa.comSTEP 1: Send us your personal information as follows

- Full name
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Passport No. (Valid at least six months)
- Date of arrival
- Port of arrival: Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City) or Danang.
- Length of stay (one month for tourist visa).
- Place where you would like to get your visa (Name the capital or city where the most convenient Vietnam Embassy or Consulate are located in your country) Or you can download application form here. Then fill in this form and send to us.

STEP 2: Send us your personal information as follows

Confirm the information for processing your visa and pay the service fee.
- We will send you a confirmation email stating that we have received your Vietnam visa request. If you dont receive our email, please contact us by live support or confirm your information in your request (email address, phone number)
- Please read the payment guidelines before paying the service fee
- We will submit the information to the Vietnam Immigration Office in Vietnam to get the approval letter for you.

STEP 3: Get your approval letter

Vietnam Immigration Office will issue an Approval letter.
- For Visa Approval letter: After two (2) working days, the Vietnam Immigration Office will issue an Approval letter. This approval letter will be sent simultaneously to us and to the Vietnamese embassy or Consulate in your country.
- For the Visa on arrival service: After two (2) working days, the Vietnam Immigration Office will issue an Approval letter. This original Approval letter will be sent to us and simultaneously fax to the Immigration Department on your arrival at the airport in Vietnam. Then we will send a copy of the Visa Approval letter (via email or fax) to you before you take a flight to Vietnam. You just have to print it out and bring it to Vietnam.

STEP 4: Get the stamp (for your visa)

- For Visa Approval letter: You just take your Visa Approval letter with your original passport to Vietnam embassy or consulate in your country to get the Visa stamp. You have to pay the visa stamping fee. This visa stamping fee might be different between countries.
- For Visa on-arrival service: you just show the Visa Approval letter TWICE: to the airlines in your country when you check in, and to the Immigration officer at the Vietnams airport upon arrival to get the visa stamp. You are then required to fill out the simple form, attach photos (at least 2 photos of passport regulation size 2in x 2in, or 5.08 cm x 5.08 cm but not too strict) and pay the visa stamping fee (US$25 (single entry visa) or US$50 (multiple entries visa) per person for stamp fees) to the Immigration officer.

Note: Please remember to bring along two (2) photos. Following is the list of regulations regarding passport-style photographs:
- Photographs must be 2x2 inches in size, identical, taken within the past 6 months.
- The image size from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head should be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches.
- The photographs may be in color or black and white.
- They must be full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background.
- Photographs should be taken in normal street attire, without a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline.
- Uniforms should not be worn in photographs with the exception of religious attire which is worn daily.
- If prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles are normally and consistently worn, they should be worn when the picture is taken.
- Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required to support the wearing of such glasses in the photographs.