Irish citizens have REQUIRED a visa to Vietnam for any purpose. Unfortunately, there is NO Vietnam Embassy in Ireland. You have to contact with Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in the nearest country to get Vietnam Visa. Currently, there are 02 ways for Irish citizens to apply a Vietnam visa.
1. Apply at the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate
Irish citizens need to visit the Vietnam Embassy in England, the nearest country, to apply for a Vietnam visa.
Similarly, if you are currently living outside of Ireland, you need to contact the local Embassy/Consulate in the country where you are residing (if any).
2. Vietnam Visa on arrival online.
Another way for Irish citizens is apply online for a visa on arrival airport. You just need to complete 03 simple steps as below:
- Fill in the secure application form online and wait for a confirmation.
- Be received a visa approval letter.
- Print out and submit the letter to Immigration Officers on arrival airport in Vietnam, then get a visa sticker into your passport.
That’s it!
Click here for more detail about how to apply.
Importantly, the visa on arrival airport accepts only when you travel by air. If you enter Vietnam via borderland, you have to visit the Consulate to get a visa stamp beforehand.
Useful post:
How much does it cost for a Vietnam visa on arrival?
Here is the sample of visa on arrival fees for Irish (provided by Viet Dream Travel).

The standard processing time is 3 working days and visa expedited service is always available.
In either case, applying for a visa online then get its stamp upon arrival airport is the best way to save your time, money. For instance, the whole process only takes a couple of minutes to complete. Furthermore, it’s easy to complete the online application form. you simply need a computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection. In summary, you DON’T NEED to send off your original passport or visit the Embassy.
If you have any questions about how to get a Vietnam visa for Irish, please contact us via:
Hotline/Whatsaap/Viber/Zalo (+84) 902 795 056 – 918 709 338
Or info@vietdreamtravel.vn – visa@vietdreamtravel.vn
Best regards,
Vietdream team.