Vietnam Visa Requirements

Vietnam Visa for Afghanistan

Afghanistan citizens planning to travel to Vietnam must obtain a valid visa in advance. Below are the key details regarding the visa application process, required documents, and available options.

General Requirements

  • Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended arrival date.
  • Blank Pages: Ensure your passport has at least two blank visa pages for stamping.

Visa Categories

Type of Visa Requirement
Tourist Visa Required
Business Visa Required

How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa

Afghanistan citizens can apply for a Vietnam visa through one of two methods:

1. Vietnam E-Visa

The Vietnam evisa process is simple and can be completed entirely online.

Steps to Apply for a Vietnam E-Visa

  1. Fill out the online application form.
  2. Pay the application fee.
  3. Wait approximately three working days for processing.
  4. Receive the e-visa via email and print it out.

Documents Required for E-Visa

  • A digital passport photo (white background, no glasses, neutral expression, size 4×6 cm or 2×2 inches).
  • A scanned copy of the passport’s main page.
  • A passport valid for at least six months.

Valid Entry Points for E-Visa Holders
E-visas are accepted at the following entry points:

  • Airports: Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Cam Ranh, Da Nang, Cat Bi, Can Tho, Phu Quoc, and Phu Bai.
  • Land Borders: Mong Cai, Huu Nghi, Lao Cai, Nam Can, and several others.
  • Seaports: Hon Gai, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Quy Nhon, and more.

2. Visa on Arrival (VOA)

This option allows travelers to obtain their visa upon arrival at designated airports in Vietnam.

Steps to Apply for a Visa on Arrival

  1. Complete an online form to receive a pre-approval letter.
  2. Pay the processing fee and wait for two working days.
  3. Download and print the approval letter.
  4. Present the letter and obtain your visa at the airport in Vietnam.

Documents Required for Visa on Arrival

  • Two passport-sized photos (4×6 cm or 2×2 inches).
  • A printed copy of the pre-approval letter.
  • A passport valid for at least six months.

Eligible Airports for Visa on Arrival
Visa on arrival is only available at the following international airports: Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Cam Ranh, Da Nang, Cat Bi, Can Tho, Phu Quoc, and Phu Bai.

Emergency Vietnam Visa

For urgent travel needs, expedited visa services are available. In emergency cases, you can obtain a visa within just a few hours, sometimes in as little as one hour.

Countries Entry visa eVisa VOA
Andorra Required Eligible Eligible
Argentina Required Eligible Eligible
Armenia Required Eligible Eligible
Australia Required Eligible Eligible
Austria Required Eligible Eligible
Azerbaijan Required Eligible Eligible
Bahrain Required Eligible Eligible
Belarus Not Required Eligible Eligible
Belgium Not Required Eligible Eligible
Bhutan Required Eligible Eligible
Bolivia Required Eligible Eligible
Bosnia and Herzegovina Required Eligible Eligible
Brazil Required Eligible Eligible
Brunei Not Required Eligible Eligible
Bulgaria Not Required Eligible Eligible
Cambodia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Canada Required Eligible Eligible
Chile Not Required Eligible Eligible
China Required Eligible Eligible
Colombia Required Eligible Eligible
Croatia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Cuba Required Eligible Eligible
Cyprus Required Eligible Eligible
Czech Republic Not Required Eligible Eligible
Denmark Not Required Eligible Eligible
Ecuador Required Eligible Eligible
Estonia Required Eligible Eligible
Fiji Required Eligible Eligible
Finland Not Required Eligible Eligible
France Not Required Eligible Eligible
Georgia Required Eligible Eligible
Germany Not Required Eligible Eligible
Greece Required Eligible Eligible
Guatemala Required Eligible Eligible
Honduras Required Eligible Eligible
Hong Kong SAR (China) Required Eligible Eligible
Hungary Not Required Eligible Eligible
Iceland Required Eligible Eligible
India Required Eligible Eligible
Indonesia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Ireland Required Eligible Eligible
Israel Required Eligible Eligible
Italy Not Required Eligible Eligible
Japan Not Required Eligible Eligible
Kazakhstan Not Required Eligible Eligible
Kuwait Required Eligible Eligible
Kyrgyzstan Not Required Eligible Eligible
Laos Not Required Eligible Eligible
Latvia Required Eligible Eligible
Liechtenstein Required Eligible Eligible
Lithuania Required Eligible Eligible
Luxembourg Not Required Eligible Eligible
Malaysia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Malta Required Eligible Eligible
Mexico Required Eligible Eligible
Moldova Required Eligible Eligible
Monaco Required Eligible Eligible
Mongolia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Montenegro Required Eligible Eligible
Myanmar Not Required Eligible Eligible
Nauru Required Eligible Eligible
Netherlands Not Required Eligible Eligible
New Zealand Required Eligible Eligible
Nicaragua Required Eligible Eligible
North Macedonia Required Eligible Eligible
Norway Not Required Eligible Eligible
Oman Required Eligible Eligible
Palau Required Eligible Eligible
Panama Not Required Eligible Eligible
Papua New Guinea Required Eligible Eligible
Paraguay Required Eligible Eligible
Peru Required Eligible Eligible
Philippines Not Required Eligible Eligible
Poland Not Required Eligible Eligible
Portugal Required Eligible Eligible
Qatar Required Eligible Eligible
Romania Not Required Eligible Eligible
Russia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Samoa Required Eligible Eligible
San Marino Required Eligible Eligible
Saudi Arabia Required Eligible Eligible
Serbia Required Eligible Eligible
Seychelles Required Eligible Eligible
Singapore Not Required Eligible Eligible
Slovakia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Slovenia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Solomon Islands Required Eligible Eligible
South Africa Required Eligible Eligible
South Korea Not Required Eligible Eligible
Spain Not Required Eligible Eligible
Sweden Not Required Eligible Eligible
Switzerland Not Required Eligible Eligible
Thailand Not Required Eligible Eligible
Timor-Leste Required Eligible Eligible
Trinidad and Tobago Required Eligible Eligible
United Arab Emirates Required Eligible Eligible
United Kingdom Not Required Eligible Eligible
United States Required Eligible Eligible
Uruguay Required Eligible Eligible
Uzbekistan Required Eligible Eligible
Vanuatu Required Eligible Eligible
Venezuela Required Eligible Eligible