Thanks to the convenient movement between Vietnam and New Zealand, more and more New Zealand passport holders visit Vietnam day by day for many purposes such as traveling, business, or visiting relatives… because they are now not as difficult as in the past to get a Vietnam Visa. This section will come up with a solution for Vietnam Evisa, especially in New Zealand.
What is Vietnam Evisa?
The online Evisa is an Electronic authorization that permits citizens of eligible countries to travel to Vietnam. It is an electronic visa that permits its holder to visit Vietnam for tourist, business or medical purposes for up to 60 consecutive days.
Vietnam is one of the most popular countries on the list of every traveler in SE Asia. To simplify the visa process, this country launched the e-visa program in February 2017. Who can apply for Vietnam Evisa to enter Vietnam? The answer is citizens from 46 countries can get their E-visa (Vietnam e-Visum) electronically.
Frequently asked a question about Vietnam Evisa
What do I need to prepare when applying for a Vietnam E-visa?
You have to prepare the following documents in order to apply for a Vietnam visa:
- Your original passport (at least 6 months invalidity after arrival to Vietnam)
- A Credit / Debit card / Paypal account
- Digital Passport Scan (main page)
- Digital ID/Passport image
How long does it take to obtain an E-visa?
There are many cases that you can choose from, the waiting time will depend on it. There are three options:
- Standard Processing Time: 5 business days.
- Rush Processing: 4 business days.
- Super Rush Processing: 2 business days.
How long is the Vietnam Evisa valid for?
The Vietnam Evisa has a validity of 30 days after your arrival. In addition, it is a single-entry visa and allows for a maximum stay of 30 days.
What are Vietnam Evisa Requirements for New Zealand nationals?
Passport
Your passport must have validity for a minimum of 30 days beyond the visa expiry date. For example, in case you enter Vietnam today and your visa expires in 30 days, then your passport must be valid for at least 60 days.
Ports of entry that permit the use of Vietnam Evisa
International airport
- Noi Bai International Airport (Ha Noi)
- Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong)
- Da Nang International Airport
- Cam Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa)
- Phu Bai International Airport
- Phu Quoc International Airport
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Can Tho International Airport
Land port
- Bo Y Landport
- Cha Lo Landport
- Cau Treo Landport
- Huu Nghi Landport
- Ha Tien Landport
- Lao Bao Landport
- Lao Cai Landport
- Moc Bai Landport
- Moc Bai Landport
- Nam Can Landport
- Song Tien Landport
- Tinh Bien Landport
- Xa Mat Landport
Seaport
- Da Nang Seaport
- Hon Gai Seaport
- Hai Phong Seaport
- Nha Trang Seaport
- Quy Nhon Seaport
- Ho Chi Minh City Seaport
- Vung Tau Seaport
What do I need to show when entering Vietnam?
You must present a printed copy of the E-visa, accompanied with your passport.
Important information you need to consider before applying for Vietnam visa
- A Vietnam E-visa is valid for 30 days with a single entry, from the proposed date of entry indicated during the application and a Vietnam visa on arrival is the option you should choose for multiple entries or a stay in excess of 30 days. Please find out ways to apply for the visa on arrival by reading How to get a Vietnam visa in New Zealand?
- With Vietnam Evisa, you can remain in this country for a maximum of 30 consecutive days after the initial entry date.
- New Zealand citizens who want to visit Vietnam must have their passport with at least 6 months validity from the planned date of entry.
- Your passport must be valid for at least one month after arrival in Vietnam and it must have at least two blank pages for the immigration and border control officer.
- Minors who have their own passport must complete a full E-visa application. Minors who are 14 and under and included on their parents’ passport will have to be included on their parents’ E-visa application.
- Applicants are also needed to carry a copy of their E-visa at all times during their stay.
How to apply online for Vietnam E-visa?
If you want to apply Vietnam E-visa, you just need to follow 3 simple steps:
- Access the website and fill in the Apply Vietnam visa form including the airport of arrival, date of arrival, your full name, date of birth, passport number, and your nationality.
- After double-checking your information to make sure that all are correct, you can also make a payment with a list of payment methods we accept and fill in the secure payment page for our visa service fee.
- You are going to receive your approval letter and instructions to get your visa stamped. We shall automatically process the approval letter and give the result back to your contact’s email on the bookings as processing time. You just need to print and show it at the International airport you land.
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Is there any question that we do not list? Please let us know by leaving a comment below or accessing the Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand for further information, this is provided for news and service purposes.
Do airlines accept this for boarding the flight to Vietnam without proof of an onward ticket? We want to travel around Asia for some time.
What is the cost please? We are a New Zealand couple travelling on an Intrepid tour from Dec 18 to 13 Jan, arriving Bangkok and travelling through both Cambodia and Vietnam. Total time of our tour is 26 days. Many thanks.