Are you also daydreaming about waking up to tropical heat, beautiful beaches, good food and landscape that will take your breath away? You don’t have to wait any longer, Vietnam has that and more! Do as many others and come visit this charming country that has stolen many people’s hearts. Not only do people travel here, but a lot of them end up staying in the country.
People walking on the streets of old town Hoi An, Vietnam
Once the cold winters are coming to Europe, a lot of people tend to travel to warmer countries. Vietnam is a good choice because it’s both affordable and easy to travel around in. Perhaps that’s why it’s one of Asia’s most popular destinations. There is much to do and explore in the country, and you will most probably not feel bored. You can always go explore the bigger cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city, go hiking in Ha Giang or Sapa, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Halong Bay, go to one of the many beaches along the coastline, take a ferry to Phu Quoc island and get a tailor made clothes in Hoi An. As you can see, there is an abundance of things to do, you just have to pick and choose.
If you are thinking of traveling to Vietnam, you have to apply for a Vietnam visa first. This process is easy and you have two options to choose from: either you apply for a Visa on Arrival (VOA) or you get the visa in the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate.
2. Electronic visa or Vietnam visa for citizens of Iceland
A sample of an eVisa Vietnam
From 01 Feb 2019, under Decision 17/2019/NĐ-CP of the Government of Vietnam, citizens of Iceland are eligible to apply online for an e-visa of Vietnam online (e-visa is a single entry valid for staying 30 days).
Iceland passport holders, who want to visit Vietnam for less than 30 days for a single trip, can apply online for an e-visa directly at the government website https://evisa.immigration.gov.vn(please note that the fee is non-refundable if you apply your e-visa at the government website).
If you want to secure your e-visa with refundable policy (100% satisfied or get back your money) you can apply your e-visa through our easy form application (filling your entry date, entry and exit port of arrival then submit your passport copy online) then we will take care the rest of procedure to get your e-visa on time as promise.
Note : if you want to visit Vietnam for multiple times in one month or want to visit Vietnam for more than one month, please choose options below :
2. Visa on Arrival (VOA) – Apply online for pre-approval then pick up visa on arrival at the airport of Vietnam
Vietnam landing visa at Tan Son Nhat Int’l Airport , Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
This option is preferred by many foreigners who comes to Vietnam. It is easy to apply to, convenient, quick and it saves you time. You can also apply for the VOA from anywhere in the world – whether you live in Iceland or you’re based somewhere else, you just need your computer and internet. If you apply for this visa, you are allowed to enter Vietnam through any of the 5 international airports: Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Hai Phong. You can only travel by air if you get a VOA, meaning you can’t enter Vietnam by bus, car, et cetera.
The process of “visa on arrival” is easy. You only need to fill out the Online Application form where you state your date of birth, and other information. Then you wait for a confirmation letter that will come in around 1-2 working hours. Normally you will receive a Visa Approval Letter within 2 working days. When the letter comes, don’t forget to print it out so the immigration officers in Vietnam can stamp your passport. If by chance you need to get an emergency visa, it will cost you more money, but you will be able to get it faster. It will take from 30 minutes to 4 hours.
2. Apply for a visa through the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in the nearby countries of Iceland
Vietnamese-visa-sticker-in-a-passport
The second option is to apply for a visa in the Vietnamese Embassy in Iceland in Iceland. The reason why this option isn’t recommended is because it’s not as convenient if you don’t live close to the embassy. It means you will have to spend time on transportation and money. You will also need to remember to bring all the necessary documents, such as passport, and if you by any chance forget anything, you need to start all over again with the process. It is time consuming and you usually need to pick up your passport in the embassy. However, this is one of the choices that you can choose from, so if you happen to prefer this option, then it is good to know that it exists.
That’s all you need in order to get your Vietnam visa. So make sure to apply for a visa in good time before you leave for Vietnam, pack your bags and come enjoy one of Asia’s most beautiful countries.
Happy girl with a mask floating in the azure tropical sea
