Vietnam is one of the Asia’s largest tourist spot that attracts many tourists every year. As a tourist, you can enter the Vietnam through any of the three ports namely sea port, airport or land port.
If you’re heading to Vietnam on a cruise, one of the destinations that you will most likely be visiting is the gorgeous island of Phu Quoc. Unlike the busy cities of Vietnam, Phu Quoc offers a totally different side of the country. This unassuming island is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, romantic sunsets, and evergreen forests.
After exploring Vietnam’s historical sights and buzzing cities, this is where most cruises will dock, to give passengers a chance to unwind and relax. There are also cruises that would go directly to Phu Quoc and will enter Vietnam through the Duong Dong Seaport. This international seaport welcomes cruise passengers from around the world who plan on holidaying in Phu Quoc Island.
Just like with entering the airport and land border gates of Vietnam, you need to present a visa, unless you came from countries that are eligible for a visa-free entry in Vietnam. If you need a visa to Vietnam, then you might as well apply for a Vietnam E-visa in advance. This visa can be applied online and you can use it to enter the Duong Dong Seaport of Vietnam.
The Vietnam e-visa is an electronic version of the Vietnam visa, which means that it’s the type of visa that tourists can apply online. With this type of visa, visitors no longer need to go to the embassy of Vietnam for their visa application. They can simply go online and fill out the visa application from there. When they are approved of the visa, it will be issued online, which they can then print and present at the Duong Dong Seaport when entering the island of Phu Quoc.
The process of applying for the Vietnam e-visa is so easy. All you need is your computer and an Internet connection. Refer to the application form and provide all the necessary details including your complete name, birthdate, passport number, and everything else. Then pay for the processing fee and submit your application.
It should only take a few minutes of your time to fill out the visa application form online. Once you submit the application, you will get the result in 3 – 5 business days and they will contact you through the email you have provided. So make sure you enter a valid email address when applying for the Vietnam E-visa online.
Most of the Vietnam e-visa applications are processed quickly and can be approved in as early as 3 business days! For those who need their visa very urgently, there’s an option to rush the process, but for an added fee. With the rush option, you can get your visa in as fast as 24 hours! To avoid any delays in the processing of your Vietnam e-visa for Duong Dong Seaport, make sure you submit your application at least two weeks prior to your cruise.
To apply for the Vietnam e-visa online, the first thing you need to do is to access the Internet and open the website for the Vietnam e-visa application. Fill out the form and provide all the important details. Make sure you type them correctly to avoid problems when you enter the country. You will also be asked to choose the port where you intend to enter the country. In your case, choose the Duong Dong Seaport in Phu Quoc.
After you fill out the form, click next to pay for the processing fee. You can pay with your card or PayPal account. When your payment is successful, you will receive a confirmation informing you of this and that your visa is already being processed.
You should receive an email about your e-visa application after 3 – 5 business days. If not, you should make a follow-up with the Vietnam Immigration to ask for the status. When your e-visa is approved, they will send you an email. After downloading the visa, print a copy and bring it with you on your cruise. To be sure, print at least two copies so you will have an extra copy just in case you will lose the other one.
When you arrive at Duong Dong Seaport, proceed to the Immigration Counter. Queue along with the other tourists and prepare your passport and visa copy. When it’s your turn, show your passport and e-visa to the Immigration officer. After verification, your passport will be stamped and this means you can now enter the island of Phu Quoc.
When exploring Vietnam while on a cruise, it’s a good idea to always bring a copy of your e-visa with you wherever you go. Also, you will only be stamped once on your passport even if your cruise will dock at several Vietnam seaports during your cruise.