The following is information about visa to vietnam from singapore:
Vietnam Visas for Singapore Citizens
1. Do Singaporean Citizens Need a Visa to Vietnam?
Singapore passport holders DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam for every stay of maximum 30 days. They only need a visa if they wish to stay in Vietnam for over 30 consecutive days.
To enter Vietnam, whether under visa exemption or not, their Singaporean passports should:
- be valid for at least 6 month following arrival date in Vietnam;
- have at least 2 blank pages.
2. How to Apply Vietnam Visa for Singaporean Citizens?
Singaporean citizens and passport holders have two methods to get a Vietnamese visa to choose from if their length of stay is longer than 30 days:
1. Get Visa at Local Vietnam Embassy
Contact the local Vietnam embassy/consulate in Singapore (if you are residing in Singapore), or in nearby countries (if you are not residing in Singapore currently) to get visa stamped on your passport prior to going to Vietnam.
The applicants in this way will need to prepare the required document as guided by the embassy and then visit the embassy at least twice, one for submitting the documents and one for picking up the visa and passport. In case they wish to avoid those travel, they are highly recommended the second option below.
2. Get Vietnam Visa Upon Arrival (Recommended)
Vietnam visa on arrival is the best way to get a visa to Vietnam for Singaporean citizens and passport holders traveling to Vietnam by air as it requires no contact with the embassy of Vietnam.
VOA to Vietnam can be obtained via www.vietnam-visa.com with 3 steps below:
- Fill out the secure online application form, and make payment of service fee.
- Receive the visa approval letter by email.
Normally in 2 working days (for tourist visa) or 7 working days (for business visa), attached with Vietnamese application form (also as Entry and Exit Form).
- Get visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport.
3. How much is a Vietnam visa for Singaporean citizens?
he Vietnam visa fees for Irish citizens vary depending on the way they choose to obtain the visa for Vietnam.
- The fees for visa applied at Vietnam embassy vary by the embassy;
- The fees for visa on arrival is from US$25 for visa stamping for a single entry visa, PLUS the service fee for visa approval letter. Check the table below for the exactly how much you need to pay for your Vietnamese visas(s).
The above fees apply to normal service of 2 working days processing. You need to pay extra:
- US $10/pax for 1 working day processing;
- US $25/pax for 4 working hours processing;
- US $50/pax for 2 working hours processing.
4. Are Singaporean citizens exempted from visa?
The table below gives information about whether a Singaporean citizen needs a visa to enter Vietnam or not:
Therefore, the table above shows that Singaporean do NOT need to apply for a Vietnam visa if they want to stay for 30 days in maximum and must meet the following conditions:
- Singaporean passport has 6 months validity (at least) since your entry date
- Singaporean passport has 02 blank pages in minimum.
- This Singaporean citizen must not enter Vietnam before under the visa exemption category, or if have, the time of entry must be at least 30 days before the time of exit under the visa exemption status.
Note: If you are Singaporean and want to return to Vietnam within 30 days from your previous exit, you MUST apply for a visa
5. How to get a Vietnam visa for Singaporean Citizens?
Singaporean citizens or Singaporean passport holders can apply for a Vietnamese visa in 02 following ways:
1- Getting Visa at Vietnamese Embassy
You can contact directly to Embassy of Vietnam in Singapore (if you are living in Singapore), or in a nation that you are settling in.
To obtain Vietnam Visa, you must prepare required documents:
- Your original passport has at least 6-months validity
- One application form is filled in with your correct information, along with 02 passport photos
- Visa fee for Vietnamese Embassy. Please note that the cost depends on the length and purpose of the trip. The more important thing is all visa application fees at the Embassy are non-refundable
- If you send your application form by mail or post office, please provide your correct address that you want to return your passport and visa. All documents should be placed in one package
2- Getting Visa On Arrival at Vietnam International Airport (highly recommended)
To all Singaporean citizens who travel to Vietnam by plane, Visa on Arrival is the most convenient way to get Vietnam visa (you can get visa right at the airport)
To obtain this VOA visa, you just need to follow these 3 simple steps:
- Apply online visa application form
Finish online visa application form with basic information such as full name, passport number, passport expiry date, date of birth, date of entry and exit, then pay the service fee - Receive Visa Approval Letter
You will receive Visa Approval Letter within 2 days (for tourism visa) or 7 days (for business visa), or even faster with emergency visa service. - Stick Visa Stamp when you arrive at Vietnam Airport
6. Vietnam Visa fee for Singaporean citizens
This table below is total entry visa costs for Singaporean tourists:
Tourist Visa Fee
Business Visa Fee
7. Frequently Asked Questions
7.1. Visa requirements for Singaporeans having a stopover in Vietnam
Q. I am a Singaporean and I would have a stop in Hanoi for 20 hours during my flight from Singapore to Japan. May I know if I need a visa for Vietnam for my 18-hour stopover if I wish to leave Hanoi Airport for a day trip then return back to Hanoi airport to depart for Japan?
A. NO.
In this case you do not need a visa for Vietnam as Singaporean passport holders are exempted from Vietnam visa for 30 day stay. Therefore, you can exit the airport for a day trip without any problem.
7.2. Required documents for applying for Vietnam visa online for Singapore citizens?
Q. I want to get a Vietnam visa on arrival for Singaporean. What document should I provide you?
A. NO document is required for applying online for visa on arrival approval letter for Singaporean passport holders with us. To get it, you only need to provide us with the following information:
- Full name (exactly as on passport);
- Passport number;
- Passport expiry date;
- Date of birth;
- Gender.
7.3. Vietnam visa for Singaporeans traveling to Vietnam by bus
Q. Hi. I’m Singaporean and I have a 5 weeks trip to Vietnam from Phnom Penh, Cambodia by bus. Can I get your Vietnam visa on arrival?
A. No.
Please be kindly informed that visa on arrival only works if you are traveling to Vietnam by air. In this case, as you are traveling to Vietnam by bus, please contact Vietnam embassy in Singapore or elsewhere which is convenient for you to get your visa for Vietnam.