The freezing weather of UK can be quite merciless at times and what you seek then is some place warm. If you live somewhere in UK and long to see something different than snow and rain, you can look towards the east – the great continent of Asia.
For UK citizens who are visiting Vietnam soon, here’s the good news – you’re qualified to avail of the Vietnam e-visa. This is a visa that you can easily obtain via the Internet. This saves you from the hassles of having to go to the nearest embassy and apply for your visa. You just connect to the Internet, visit the website of the Vietnam e-visa, and send in your application.
Once the e-visa is approved, you will be given the soft copy, which you can save on your computer. Print a copy of the e-visa and bring it on your trip. Here’s everything you need to know about this new visa for Vietnam.
When you apply for the Vietnam e-visa for citizens of the UK, you will be asked to fill out a form online. It’s important that you fill out the form completely and that all information provided must be accurate. Here are the requirements that you need to prepare:
The processing fee for your Vietnam e-visa will vary, but normally, the standard processing costs around $25 and this will take 3 business days to be processed. There are situations when your e-visa will be delayed, especially if you will book during the peak season. To avoid delays, it is recommended to get your visa at least two weeks before your trip.
For those who need their visa very urgently, you could opt for rush processing, which will take 24 hours. This will cost you around $40 or more. There’s also a super rush processing that will take only 8 hours.
Since your Vietnam e-visa must be obtained online, the process of applying for the e-visa is very easy and convenient. Unlike the usual visa where you need to go to the embassy to book your appointment and send in your application, this visa will only require you to go online.
Once you are online, here are the steps that you need to follow:
When you receive your e-visa, print a copy. If you want, print two copies of the e-visa so you will have an extra copy in case you will lose the other one.
As you arrive in Vietnam, go directly to Passport Control. Give your e-visa copy to the Immigration Officer together with your passport. The officer will verify your passport and visa and will stamp your passport for entry.
Remember that the e-visa will only be good for a single entry. Also, it will only let you stay in the country for a month or 30 days max. There’s an option to extend the visa but you’ll have to go through an agency for it.
For those who need a multiple-entry visa for their trip to Vietnam, the visa on arrival might be a good option. UK citizens are qualified to avail of the Visa on Arrival, which has an option for multiple-entry and a stay of up to 90 days.
If you want to apply for the Visa on Arrival, you must register online ahead of your trip and request a pre-approval letter. Once you receive the letter, print it and bring a copy to Vietnam. Upon your arrival at the airport, go straight to the visa counter. Give your letter and pay for the stamping fees. You will then be given a visa, which you will use to enter Vietnam.
If you have no intention to stay in Vietnam for more than a month, the e-visa option is a better choice. With this visa, there’s no longer a need to queue at the airport and you can use this visa at various entry points.
The freezing weather of UK can be quite merciless at times and what you seek then is some place warm. If you live somewhere in UK and long to see something different than snow and rain, you can look towards the east – the great continent of Asia.
