Vietnam has introduced online visas for Ukrainian citizens: how to apply
From now on, Ukrainians can apply for a visa online to travel to Vietnam. Find out more about the conditions for obtaining an e-visa and other details
The Vietnamese government has announced that starting from 15 August 2023, foreign citizens, including Ukrainians, who want to visit the country will only need to apply for an electronic visa. What is known today and how the introduction of the new rules will simplify the conditions for visiting Vietnam is described in the article below.
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Online visa: what is known
Previously, Ukrainians had to obtain a special invitation to enter Vietnam, which cost from $50 to $200. After receiving the invitation, travellers could apply for a visa for $25 at the airport in Vietnam.
However, on 15 August, Vietnam launched an online visa application portal. Thanks to these innovations, travellers can fill out the application form online and not send documents by post.
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How to apply for an online visa to Vietnam?
To obtain a visa, you need to fill out an application form. To do this, you need to provide personal data, upload a 4x6 cm portrait photo and attach a photo of the passport page.
After filling out the application form and receiving an electronic code from the immigration authority, the visa fee must be paid on the e-visa portal, the National Public Services Portal or the Public Services Portal of the Ministry of Public Security.
It is noted that the application will be processed within 3 business days. Using the e-dossier code, you can check the status of your visa on the e-visa portal and print an e-visa.
In order to settle all the necessary issues and for a full consultation on all the nuances of travelling, we recommend that you contact a team of highly qualified lawyers. Experienced specialists provide advice on the documents required for a Ukrainian to cross the border, insurance, prohibitions on crossing the border, obtaining a visa, etc.
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The simultaneous stay of visitors in the hotel lobby not more than one person per 10 square meters of serviceable area is allowed.
Persons can visit hotels and stay there (outside hotel room) only if they wear respirator or face mask (including homemade mask), so that the nose and mouth are covered.
Hotel guests are obliged to keep the 1.5 meters distance.
Online check-in making in advance is recommended to avoid queues at check-in to hotel.
Meals in hotels are provided through meals delivery service to rooms upon prior order or at hotel restaurants situated inside or in open areas, provided the distance of at least 1.5 meters between seats at adjacent tables.
Not more than 4 clients are allowed to stay at the table (excluding children under 14 years old). Unless these tables are separated by a special partition;
Self-serve is not allowed.