Applying for an airport visa is an important step for you to be able to come to Vietnam and explore this country. For New Zealanders, in addition to applying for a visa at the Vietnamese consulate in Wellington, there is another method which allow you obtain visa on arrival (VOA). This article will guide you how to get one.
How to get a Vietnam visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens?
Applicants need to follow 3 simple steps as below:
- Complete a Vietnam visa application form and settle visa service fee.
- Receive a pre-arranged visa or Vietnam E-visa via email after handling time.
- Print out the letter and submit it at “Landing visa office” after arriving at Vietnam International checkpoints (airport/borderland/seaport) to get a full stamp into your passport.
That’s it!
Procedures to obtain for a Vietnam visa on arrival
Before arriving at the checkpoint, you need to prepare all the necessary documents to apply for a visa. This includes:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- Photo passport size 4×6 cm, white background
- A copy of visa approval letter or E-visa
- Complete form NA1 in advance if you have free time
- Cash for stamping fee (incase you apply for visa approval letter)
On arrival checkpoint, you need to submit the application and necessary documents at the visa counter at the airport. 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 on arrival for New Zealand citizens cost?
There are 02 types of fees you have to pay: service fee & stamping fee.
- Service fee: pays for visa agent to handle your visa application at the Vietnam Immigration Department.
- Stamp fee: pays to Immigration Officers on arrival checkpoint to get visa stamp into your passport. It should be noted applicants for Vietnam E-visa do not require to pay for stamping fee.
Here is the sample of visa on arrival fee and after take a look, you can click down here to:
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The standard visa processing time is 05 working days and urgent visa service is available when you need a visa within 2 days.
Importantly, the visa on arrival work on the weekend, both Vietnam and New Zealand public holidays.
After all, if you have any questions about Vietnam visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens, please contact us via:
Hotline/WhatsApp/Viber/Zalo (+84)28 3838 8322 – (+84)918 709 338
Best regards,
Vietdream team.
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