Vietnam eVisa Requirements For British Citizens

Vietnam electronic visa is a kind of travel document granted by the Vietnam Immigration Department which is used to travel to and enter Vietnam. Until now, there are more than 80 countries eligible for an electronic visa. UK citizens are exempt from a Vietnam visa for 15 days. Citizens of the United Kingdom can travel to and stay in Vietnam for less than 15 days without a visa. Upon their arrival, they are required to present a UK passport which must be valid for no less than 06 months.

For trips greater than 15 days, UK citizens will have to apply for a visa. This type of visa is granted to the UK passport holders who wish to visit Vietnam for purposes including tourism, casual visit to relatives in Vietnam. They should apply online for their visa at least a week before departing to ensure a smooth trip to Vietnam. The entire application process is completely online and the visa fee is paid via electronic payment gate. The Vietnam Immigration Services accepts Debit/ Credit Card, PayPal, American Express, or Wire Transfer to the Bank of Cyprus for the payment of visa fee. The UK applicants should note that the Government fee for Vietnam eVisa is non refundable.

UK passport holders are able to apply for a Vietnam visa online at the Vietnam Immigration Services website. Vietnam Immigration Services Team is a part of Global Immigration Services Limited, a company specialized in visa consulting services for more than 10 years. Our experts will help UK citizens through the visa application process for a Vietnam electronic visa.

We will provide visa services including consultation, and advice on the requirements, ensuring that their documentation is correct and adequate. Thanks to the assistance of our team, the UK passport holders can apply for a Vietnam visa in the most convenient way. The UK citizens just need to fill in the application form and pay the visa fee to complete the process. They can expect to receive their visa within a maximum of 03 business days, while other travelers who wish to get their visa faster can choose the Rush visa service.

Most importantly, if UK travelers apply online on our website, they will not need to spend much of their time preparing the documentation. Only a scan of the passport's biographical page (with full information) and a personal color photograph are required. The applicants should also note that their passports must be valid for at least 06 months from the intended date of arrival in Vietnam.

The processing time for Vietnam electronic visa applications is normally in 03 business days, thus UK citizens should apply for a Vietnam visa at least 07 days before their departure date. The Rush visa service is also available at Vietnam Immigration Services for UK travelers who need their visas in a matter of hours. In order for the visa to be issued in time, UK applicants should carefully check all the information they have entered in the application form. This is especially important because any typos or unmatched information may result in a delay of processing.

Since March 2022, the Government of Vietnam has reintroduced visa waivers for certain countries including the UK. According to this visa policy, citizens of the UK can arrange a short trip to Vietnam for up to 15 days without a visa. On the other hand, UK travelers will be required to get a visa if their stay in Vietnam is longer than 15 days. Until now, the Vietnam electronic visa is one of the most convenient ways to get travel permission to Vietnam. This visa allows its holders to enter several entry ports in Vietnam including international airport, landport, seaport and stay there for up to 30 days.

Getting a tourist visa for Vietnam from the UK is simple and fast which can be done online at the Vietnam Immigration Services website. UK passport holders are eligible for Vietnam electronic visas. The entire process, from completing the application form to paying the visa fee, is online. To submit an application for an e-Visa to enter Vietnam, UK citizens should follow the simple steps below:

• Step 1: Fill out the secure online application form on the Apply for Vietnam e-Visa page. In this step, UK applicants are required to provide visa details and personal information, including their complete name, gender, date of birth, passport number, and dates of arrival and departure.
• Step 2: UK travelers should doble-check their information to make sure it is correct and up to date. After that, they have to pay the e-visa fee through electronic money transfer (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and PayPal).
• Step 3: Get an email confirming that their visa application has been submitted in this step. The e-Visa will undergo online processing and approval before being mailed to the applicants.
• Step 4: UK nationals will receive their visa in a maximum of 03 business days. They are advised to print and keep their e-Visa during the trip to Vietnam.

There are two kinds of fees that the UK citizens have to pay when applying for a Vietnam e-visa, which are Service Fee and Government Fee.

The Government Fee is the amount that the UK applicants have to pay to the Vietnamese government on approving their e-visa. While service fee is the amount that they need to pay in advance for our service during a Vietnam e-visa processing. It consists of consulting about the Vietnam e-visa, receiving, checking the applicant's personal information, informing the status and results, and collecting the e-visa from the Vietnamese Government then sending it to the applicant in order to get their visa stamped when arriving at the Vietnamese ports.

The Government & Admin fee at Vietnam Immigration Services is US$55 and nonrefundable. The Service fee is charged based on the processing time of visa applications that UK travelers select:

• Standard service: This service costs only US$ 39. UK citizens will receive their visa within 03 business days.
• Urgent service: They need to pay an extra cost of US$ 79 to receive their visa within 02 business days
• Super Urgent service: UK travelers can expect to obtain a visa for Vietnam in just 24 hours. An additional fee of US$ 99 will be charged.

Vietnam is currently launching a pilot e-Visa system for citizens from 80 countries. That means citizens of eligible countries now can apply for a Vietnam visa online, eliminating the need to queue at the Embassy or consulate to submit their visa applications. On the other hand, there are certain countries that are excluded from the Vietnam visa requirements. The visa exemption list is divided into three categories: 14 days visa-free, 15 days visa-free, 21 days visa-free, and 30 days visa-free. Therefore, it is important for you to check the eligibility before beginning the visa application process.

Vietnam electronic visa is a kind of travel document granted by the Immigration Department of Vietnam via electronic system, providing permission to travel to and enter Vietnam. It is valid for 30 days from the intended date of arrival that is specified in the application form and granted for a single entry. Holders of this visa can enjoy the stunning landscapes and experience the diverse culture of Vietnam for up to 30 days. Because the process is completely online, e-visa fee is paid via electronic payment gateway as prescribed by the Vietnam Immigration Services. The Government fee will not be refunded if the application is refused.