Vietnam visa requirements for South Korean citizens

South Korean passport holders DO NOT require a visa to enter Vietnam for stays of up to 15 days. The requirement for a 30-day gap between stays with visa exemption has been removed.

Korean citizens can get a Vietnam 3-month tourist visa. Once you arrive in Vietnam, you can extend your tourist visa. Applying for a three-month tourist visa is not complicated; the procedure is the same for a one-month visa. In other words, the validity of a Vietnamese tourist visa can range from 15 days to 3 months.

To extend their visa in Vietnam, foreigners must meet all of the following requirements:

• To carry out procedures for Vietnam visa extension for foreigners, a valid passport is required.
• Foreigners staying in Vietnam must obtain a temporary residence permit from the police station in the area where they are staying.
• The individual's Vietnam visa is still valid.
• In Vietnam, a company guarantees to carry out procedures to extend Vietnam visas for foreigners for business, work, and investment visas.
• Foreigners have not committed any crimes while in Vietnam.

According to the Vietnam visa rules that launched on July 1, 2020, there are 06 popular types of Vietnam visa:

• Tourist visa (DL)
• Business visa (DN1, DN2)
• Student/internship visa (DH)
• Investor Visa (DT1, DT2, DT3, DT4)
• Working visa (LD1 – LD2)
• Diplomatic visa (NG)

From March 15, 2022, The Vietnamese Government has reinstated the unilateral visa waiver program for citizens of 25 countries, including South Korea. As a result, South Korean passport holders DO NOT require a visa to enter Vietnam for staying up to 15 days.

For Tourist purposes, Korean passport holders can apply for Vietnam e-Visa for convenience if the visa holders wish to stay in Vietnam for over 15 days. The e-Visa is valid as a single entry authorization for up to 30 days. The application process is simple, you just need to complete the application form. The form only takes only 20 minutes. Apply now!

Vietnam visa exemption (also known as Vietnam visa waiver or Vietnam visa-free) refers to the situation in which a foreign national is permitted to enter Vietnam and stay for a specified period of time without having to follow any Vietnam visa procedure because the Vietnam government has signed a bilateral/unilateral visa exemption agreement for his/her country.

As of January 2022, there are 25 countries that are visa-free for Vietnam. The length of stay is determined by citizenship and ranges from 90 to 15 days.

Other countries that are not Vietnam visa-free countries must obtain a visa in order to enter Vietnam legally. Furthermore, if your stay in Vietnam exceeds the maximum allowed time, a visa is required. South Korea is a visa-free country for 15 days, so South Korean passport holders DO NOT require a visa to enter Vietnam for staying up to 15 days. However, if they would like to stay longer than 15 days, the visa is compulsory. There are two ways to apply for a visa to Vietnam:

• Directly apply to the Vietnam Embassy in Korea. You will obtain a traditional visa.
• Apply for a Vietnam e-Visa on Vietnam Immigration Services website. (recommended)

The Vietnam e-Visa has requirements and the applicant needs to meet all the requirements. Remember that Vietnam e-Visa is valid as a single entry visa for 30 days.

There are two options for Korean citizens to obtain a Vietnam visa in 2023:

• Apply to the Vietnam Embassy in Korea directly.
• Apply for a Vietnam e-Visa for vacations, sightseeing, casual visit to family and friends

Because of the convenience, we strongly advise you to apply for a Vietnam e-Visa. Online visa is the best option for your trip. You need to meet the requirements of the Vietnam e-Visa. In contrast, you have to apply for a traditional visa instead if your conditions do not match the requirements. It is recommended that you research the location at Check Vietnam Embassy.

Before applying, each holder is required to gather all of the necessary documents; please take note of the following:

• 1. An Australian passport is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in Vietnam, with at least two blank pages for verification stamps.
• 2. A scan of the biographical page of the passport
• 3. 01 passport photo person
• 4. An electronic mail address

The application form must be filled out completely and truthfully. You simply stay at home and complete the application form. Please visit our website and follow the instructions by clicking on the "Apply Visa" button:

• 1. Complete the application form
• 2. Make your visa application payment.
• 3. You will receive a Vietnam visa via email.
• 4. To receive a stamp at the international airport, download and print your e-Visa.

Visa on Arrival (VOA) or Visa on Arrival is an alternative method of obtaining a visa for Vietnam to the traditional method of obtaining a visa at the Vietnamese embassy.

If you want to enter Vietnam by land, you will not be able to obtain a visa on arrival. You can only obtain a visa on arrival at the airports of Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Nha Trang. The authorization letter you received is not the actual visa. You need to get a visa approval letter in advance to obtain a visa on arrival for Vietnam.

The most common types of Vietnam visas are tourist visas (DL), business visas (DN), working visas (L), and student/internship visas (DH).

Airports That Visa on Arrival is applied:

• Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)
• Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
• Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong)
• Da Nang International Airport (Da Nang)
• Cam Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa)
• Can Tho International Airport (Can Tho)
• Lien Khuong International Airport (Da Lat)
• Phu Quoc International Airport (Phu Quoc)