Vietnam visa requirements for Filipino citizens

YES. Filipino citizens are strongly advised to print a Vietnam e-Visa and show it at the checkpoints.

You will receive a Vietnam e-Visa through your email address in PDF format. Before departing the flight, you should download and print out your e-Visa because the airline staff will check your eligibility seriously. Besides, the national passport is very important. Your entry can be rejected if you forget to bring your national passport even if you have a valid e-Visa. Do not forget to bring your passport and visa during your Vietnam trip.

A passport photo is required when applying for a Vietnam e-Visa for Filipino citizens. We will help you be clear about the standard requirements of the passport photo for a Filipino visa to Vietnam.

The Vietnamese government requires the following photos for an e-Visa:

• The photo should be 4 x 6 cm (the standard photography size in Vietnam) or 2 x 2 inches.
• The photos must be the same and taken within the last six months.
• The photo should show the entire face from the front, with the eyes open and without any spectacles or glasses.
• You can show the entire head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin. The head is taken in the central frame.
• A light or white background is recommended.

A Vietnam e-Visa application requires some documents such as a Philippine passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date in Vietnam, a payment account, and a current email address. Please carefully prepare the required documents.

According to the Vietnam visa rules that launched on July 1, 2020, there are 06 popular types of Vietnam visas for Filipino citizens

Tourist visa (DL)

Business visa (DN1, DN2)

Student/internship visa (DH)

Investor Visa (DT1, DT2, DT3, DT4)

Working visa (LD1 – LD2)

Diplomatic visa (NG)

The Vietnamese Government has reinstated the unilateral visa waiver program for citizens of 25 countries, including the Philippines, effective March 15, 2022. As a result, Philippines passport holders do not need a visa to visit Vietnam for up to 21 days.

For tourist purposes, Filipino travelers can apply for a Vietnam e-Visa if they plan to stay in Vietnam for more than 21 days. The e-Visa is valid for up to 30 days as a single entry authorization. The application process is straightforward; simply fill out the application form. It only takes 20 minutes to complete the form. Apply now!

On the other hand, if your demand is not matched to Vietnam e-Visa requirements, you can apply for an alternative. Please visit the nearest Vietnam Embassy to apply directly.

The visa application is processed and approved by the Vietnam Immigration Department. The processing time ranges from 24 working hours to 03 business days depending on the type of service you registered. In some cases, the processing time will be longer than we expected because of delays. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and hope you are patient. At that time, we suggest you access the “Check Status” tab to check the status of your e-Visa.

As a rule, Vietnam Online Visa (Vietnam e-Visa) CANNOT be extended now. 

Vietnam e-Visa is launched as a single entry authorization. The e-Visa accepts the visa holders can stay for up to 30 days. Remember that Vietnam e-Visa is suitable for tourist purposes. Before applying for an e-Visa, you have to check the requirements and consider whether your demand is matched. If not, we suggest you apply for a regular visa at the Vietnam Embassy that is suitable for you. Once you arrive in Vietnam, you can extend your tourist visa.

Applying for a new Vietnam visa online is a simple and straightforward process. However, this Vietnam e-Visa is not extendable, cancellable, transferable, or amendable once issued. If you would like to come back to Vietnam, you have to apply for a revisit visa to enter Vietnam legally.

Yes. However, the likelihood is very low. Only if your name appears on the Immigration Department's blacklist will your Vietnam visa application be denied. As a result, if you have a good immigration history in Vietnam, you don't have to be concerned. There is no reason for the Immigration Department to reject your visa application.

Moreover, your entry can be rejected if you can not show your eligibility. The airline staff can not allow you to enter if you forget a national passport that is valid for at least 06 months and Vietnam e-Visa even if you have a valid Vietnam visa. It is advisable to print your Vietnam e-Visa before going to the international airport. 

Kindly take notes on the things you should prepare before applying for a Vietnam e-Visa:

• Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival in Vietnam.
• Double-check that all of the information on your visa application form is correct.