How to get a visa to Vietnam from Chiang Mai

Travelers, who NEED a visa to Vietnam from Chiang Mai, can apply for a visa at the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate or apply for a visa on arrival online. Also, before going to Vietnam, you have to check about the passport validity, it must be valid over 6 months.

1. Apply at the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate

Here is the address of the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in Thailand.

The Consulate of Vietnam in Khonkaen: 65/6 Chatapadung, Khonkaen. It takes about 9.30 hours of driving or 1 hour by air.
The Embassy Vietnam in Bangkok: 83/1 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok. It takes about 09 hours of driving or 1 hour by air.

Working time: Monday – Friday: 8.30 – 12:00 pm; 14:00 – 17:30 pm

The Vietnam Embassy and Consulate are closed in both Vietnam and Thailand Public holidays.

2. Visa on arrival online

Another way for travelers who living far away or do not want to visit the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate is applying for a visa on arrival airport online. On this way, you just need to complete 03 simple steps as below:

Apply online by secure application form
Be received the visa approval letter within 3 working days.
Print out the letter and submit it on arrival airport to get the visa sticker into your passport. That’s it!

Click here for more detail about how to apply.