If you are living and working in Fukuoka, Japan and want to come to Vietnam for tourism or business, applying for a visa will be the first and most important step. However, the visa application process can be quite complicated and requires you to clearly know the procedures and requirements of the Vietnamese Embassy in Fukuoka or visa on arrival (VOA). In this article, we will provide you with detailed information on how to apply for a Vietnam visa in Fukuoka.
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Visa requirements and types
Requirements
To be granted a visa to Vietnam in Fukuoka, you need to meet the following conditions:
- Have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the expected date of entry.
- Be invited or have an invitation from a partner in Vietnam (for business visas) or have enough documents to prove the purpose of travel (for tourist visas).
- Have enough finances to pay your own expenses during your stay in Vietnam.
Visa types
At the Vietnamese Embassy in Fukuoka, you can apply for the following types of visas:
- Tourist visa: allows a maximum stay of 90 days and is only applicable for tourism purposes.
- Business visa/working visa: allows a maximum stay of 3 months and applies for business purposes.
- Family visa: allows a maximum stay of 12 months and is applicable for the purpose of visiting relatives and family.
- Investor visa: allows a maximum stay of 3 months and is applicable for the purpose of investing.
How to get a Vietnam visa?
At this time, there are 2 ways to get a Vietnam visa in Fukuoka. You can choose either to apply at the local Vietnam Embassy or visa on arrival (VOA).
1. Apply at the Vietnam Embassy
Here are the contact details of the Vietnam Embassy in Fukuoka.
Address: 4F, Aqua Hakata, 5-3-8 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Japan
Direct line:(+81) 922637668
Email: [email protected]
Visa procedures at the Embassy
Step 1: Prepare documents
Before going to the Vietnamese Embassy in Fukuoka, you need to prepare the following documents:
- Visa application (download from the Embassy website or pick up at the embassy).
- Original passport valid for more than 6 months before arrival time.
- 2 latest color photos (3.5×4.5cm).
- Invitation letter or documents proving purpose of working/business/visiting family member.
- Cash for stamping fee
Step 2: Submit application
You can apply for a visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Fukuoka on weekdays (Monday to Friday). After checking the documents, you will be provided with a receipt and must pay the visa application fee.
Step 3: Receive visa
Visa application processing time is from 3 to 5 working days. After your application is approved, you can pick up your visa on working days.
Working times: from Monday to Friday
– Morning: from 9h to 12h (Monday only: from 10h30 to 12h)
– Afternoon: from 14h to 17h
It should be noted, all of the Vietnam Embassy is closed on the Weekends, both Vietnam and Japan public holidays.
Furthermore, you should contact directly to the Office for more detail about visa fees and deliver fees (if any).
2. Visa on arrival (VOA)
Another way to get a Vietnam visa is applying for a Visa online. In this way, you don’t need to visit the Vietnam Embassy. In short, you just need to complete 03 simple steps as below:
- Apply online via secure application form
- Receive visa approval letter or Vietnam E-visa and get a result within 3 – 5 working days.
- Print out the letter and submit it on arrival checkpoints to get the visa sticker into your passport.
That’s it!
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How to get a Vietnam visa stamp on arrival check point?
After getting a visa letter, you need to print out and carry it before starting your trip to Vietnam. Upon arrival checkpoint, you need to submit your passport; the letter; and cash for stamping fee (incase if apply for visa approval letter) to visa office counter.
Staff will check and confirm information on your application and documents. After completing the procedure, you will receive your passport and documents back. Please check carefully to make sure the information on it is accurate and free of errors.
How much does a Vietnam visa in Fukuoka cost?
Applicants for a Vietnam visa at the Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam should contact directly to the office to get more details about their regulated fees, deliver fees, urgent visa (if any).
For applicants, with visa on arrival, need to pay 02 types of fees:
- Service fee pays for visa agent to handle your visa application at the Vietnam Immigration Department.
- Stamp fee is regulated by Vietnam Ministry of Finance, pays to Immigration Officers upon arrival checkpoint to get visa stamp into your passport.
Here is the sample of the visa on arrival fees for applicants in Fukuoka, after check in, you can click down here to
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The standard processing time is 5 working days and visa urgent service is always available.
Importantly, the visa on arrival work on the weekend, both Vietnam and Japan public holidays.
After all, if you have any questions about Vietnam visa in Fukuoka, please contact us via:
Hotline/WhatsApp/Viber/Zalo (+84)28 3838 3822 – (+84) 918 709 338
Best regards,
Vietdream team.
