How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa for New Zealanders Outside of New Zealand in 2024: A Step-by-Step Guide

New Zealanders who are presently working or living abroad may use the information below to quickly get a visa for Vietnam. After two years of lockdown, Vietnam reopened its borders to travellers. Many aircraft lines have restarted, making it simpler for New Zealanders to go to Vietnam. It is simple for New Zealanders who are already outside of the country to apply for a Vietnam E-visa online, making it simple to get a Vietnam visa from a country other than New Zealand.

For visitors from New Zealand, Vietnam no longer requires documentation of COVID-19 immunisation or testing or quarantine. For admission into Vietnam, visitors from New Zealand must have a valid passport and visa.

Additionally, Vietnam reopened its E-visa programme to 80 nations, including those with New Zealand passport holders. In 2024, New Zealanders living outside of the country may apply for a Vietnam E-visa online and use it to enter the country without being subject to the Covid-19 limitation. Outside of New Zealand, New Zealanders may get an online Vietnam E-visa by following the instructions below.

Here is a detailed guide on applying for Vietnam e-visa for citizens of New Zealand in 2024:

Step 1: Visit the official website to apply for a New Zealander’s Vietnam E-visa.

https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/

New Zealanders may begin the visa application process by clicking on this website. It is simple to use and accessible in English. Remember that the e-visa is only valid at a limited number of entry points; make sure your intended airports, border land ports, or seaports accept it.

Please see https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/vietnam-evisa/accepted-ports-to-enter-Vietnam-with-e-visa/ for a complete list of entry gates that let New Zealanders to enter with an e-visa.

Step 2: Complete the application for Vietnam electronic visa.

In this phase, the New Zealander must complete the application form with all pertinent information. To learn more about the sort of visa they are seeking for, New Zealanders may read the description. When completing the visa application form, you must choose your nationality, visitation purpose, visa type, entrance and departure points, and entry and exit dates.

Then, if you need it, kindly add the add-on service:

• Express service: Select it if you need an E-visa right away. New Zealanders’ Vietnam e-visas will be handled using standard service in 3 working days. When using this service, New Zealanders may speed up the visa application procedure and get their visa in one or two working hours.
• Choose On Arrival Support if you need the Fast Track service. This service is available to people who wish to finish the airport admission process ASAP. An airport support team will be there to assist with all entrance and immigration procedures.

To go on to the next page, click the “Next” button.

Step 3: Upload your passport and a picture and type your email.

New Zealanders must submit their email in order to get the E-visa approval outcome. Please provide the proper email address. E-visa will be issued to the incorrect address if the wrong email is entered.

Next, New Zealanders must provide images of their passport data page and a portrait photo:

• Passport: New Zealanders are able to scan or photograph their passport data page, which clearly displays all personal data. Don’t allow your fingertips to conceal any passport information. Never overlook a section of the passport.
• Self-portrait: You may snap a photo of yourself in New Zealand. This picture must be distinct from the passport photo. In this picture, no one should be wearing glasses, and a white backdrop is prefered.

Step 4: Confirm the data and complete the payment

A visa order code will be sent to New Zealanders when their information has been verified. Make careful to write it down since future New Zealanders will need it.

The visa service charge may then be paid with a credit card or debit card by a New Zealander. An email confirmation will be sent to the address listed on the visa application after payment has been properly received.

Step 5: Print the E-visa letter

As specified in the original instruction, the processing time for a New Zealander’s Vietnam E-visa application is three working days. If a New Zealander applies during a busy travel period, processing may take longer. A rush solution is also available to get a Vietnam E-visa more quickly. It is advised that New Zealanders apply for a Vietnam e-visa at least 10 days beforehand.

E-visa will be delivered to registered email after it has been authorised. Please remember to print the e-visa letter for New Zealanders travelling to Vietnam. Before allowing a New Zealander to board the aircraft, airline personnel will confirm that the E-visa was approved.

New Zealanders must provide their E-visa permission at the entrance point when they arrive in Vietnam.

New Zealanders may do this from any location with an internet-connected device to apply for and get a visa for Vietnam. When a New Zealander applies for a Vietnam e-visa while outside of their home country, it will be processed quickly—3 working days—and delivered to their email.

Important Reminders:

• Verify Your Information Two Times Before Submitting Your E-Visa
• Your port of entry is set and cannot be altered once the application has been submitted or an e-visa has been issued. You must apply for a new one if you wish to modify.
• You cannot extend your e-visa while you are in Vietnam.

We just finished reading the instructions for New Zealand passport holders who won’t be in New Zealand in 2024 to apply for an electronic visa for Vietnam. Please feel free to contact us by email at info@vietnamimmigration.com if you have any questions concerning Vietnam E-visa applications or the entrance criteria for New Zealanders to Vietnam.