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Vietnam Visa Requirements 2024

[Vietnam Visa Requirements 2024] Russia Citizens Applying Vietnam Visa Need To Know | Visa Exemption, Visa Validity, Documents, Processing Time, Procedures, How To Apply

In recent years, Vietnam has always been among the most visited countries by international tourists for different purposes such as tourism, business, study, etc. Therefore, Vietnamese visas also become a hot keyword which is more interested than ever. Do you need a visa when you arrive in Vietnam? How to apply for a Vietnamese visa? How long is the visa valid? How long does it take to process a visa? What is the cost of making a Vietnam visa? All these questions will be answered in the following article.

The first thing we need to know is whether Russia citizens are exempted from visas when coming to Vietnam? If the visa is exempted, what are the conditions?

are you exempted from Vietnam visa?

I. Are Russia citizens exempted from visa when coming to Vietnam in 2024?

According to the latest update this year, Russia citizens are one of the countries that are exempted from visas when coming to Vietnam. The visa exemption between the two countries was signed several years ago, in order to promote good political relations between the two countries. Accordingly, Russia passports holders traveling to Vietnam for tourism purposes will be exempted from visas if they stay for no more than 45 days. In addition, Russia citizens traveling to Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam for a period not exceeding 30 days are also exempted from visa. Furthermore, Russia citizens with APEC cards can come to Vietnam without a visa for a period of less than 90 days.

  1. Russia citizens are exempted from 45-day tourist visas when traveling to Vietnam

Russia citizens who bring ordinary passports to Vietnam for traveling and stay under or exactly 45 days will not need to apply for a visa. The procedure is very simple, they just need to give passports and return air tickets (to prove the stay of less than 45 days) to the immigration official and then enter Vietnam at any border gate. The immigration official will stamp onto passport and they are allowed to stay in Vietnam up to 45 days.

The policy of exempting 45-day visas for Russia citizens states that the minimum distance between two visa exemption is 30 days. Therefore, if you want to re-enter Vietnam immediately after exit, Russia citizens must apply for a visa. Russia citizens are only exempt from the second entry visa if the second entry date is more than 30 days away from the first exit.

In case of visiting for business purpose, Russia citizens need to apply for a work visa because the visa exemption policy only applies to tourists. Cases of going to Vietnam for business but not proving commercial purposes can still use this visa exemption policy.

  1. Phu Quoc offer 30-day free visa for Russia citizens

Under the visa exemption policy signed by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in 2015, all foreigners (without citizenship restrictions) entering, exiting and residing in Phu Quoc island are exempted from visa with the time of stay not more than 30 days. Therefore, Russia citizens can go to Phu Quoc Island and enjoy here without having to apply for a visa in advance. However, it is necessary to note the following information for visa exemption in Phu Quoc island for Russia citizens:

– Visa exemption policy on Phu Quoc island is applied only to people coming to Phu Quoc and staying on this island. In addition to Phu Quoc Island, if visitors need to go to any other area of Vietnam, they must apply for a visa.

– Visa exemption policy for Phu Quoc is only applied for direct flights to Phu Quoc or transit flights in other countries (outside Vietnam). If you are traveling to Phu Quoc via a transit flight at any of Vietnam’s domestic airports, you must apply for a visa (because you must transfer to the domestic airport to fly to Phu Quoc). For this case, visitors can apply for a transit visa or visa on arrival at the domestic airport of Vietnam.

– Similar to the 45-day visa exemption policy, the 30-day visa exemption policy in Phu Quoc is applied only to travelers coming to Vietnam for tourism purposes. For those who come to Vietnam to work, visitors must apply for a visa in advance.

phu quoc island is free visa for all nationalities

  1. Russia citizens with APEC cards are exempted from visa to Vietnam with a stay of up to 90 days

Under the agreement of the Vietnamese government with member countries, citizens who bring APEC cards to Vietnam will be exempted from visas for a stay period not exceeding 90 days. Russia citizens who come to Vietnam may also consider this option.

II. The latest information of Vietnam visa policy for Russia citizens in 2024

Once you have a clear understanding of your visa exemption policy, please continue the article with information regarding Vietnamese visas for Russia citizens. If you need a visa to explore Vietnam longer, or need a visa that is suitable for your travel purpose, you can find useful information below:

  1. How long is Vietnam Visa for Russia citizens valid?

The validity of the visa depends on the type of visa you apply. Currently, Vietnamese visas are divided into several categories with a duration from a few days to five years. Those individuals who are eligible can apply for a short-term visa to use for a short trip to Vietnam or can apply for a long-term visa for business trips and working in this country. For tourist and commercial visas, there are the following common visa types:

  • 1-month validity visa: Those who come to Vietnam for a short period of time (less than 30 days) should choose this option. 1-month Vietnam visa will give you the maximum stay in Vietnam for 30 days.
  • 3-months validity visa: Those who come to Vietnam and stay long-term can choose this type of visa. The validity period of the visa will start from the date you propose you will enter the country (regardless of whether you can enter for a few days later), and expire after 3 months.
  • 3-months validity visa: Those who come to Vietnam and stay long-term can choose this type of visa. The validity period of the visa will start from the date you propose you will enter the country (regardless of whether you can enter for a few days later), and expire after 3 months.
  • Long-term visa type: Long-term visa is valid for 6 months, 1 year, or longer. To obtain this visa, you must provide specific documents for the specific purpose.

3-month single entry Vietnam visa

  1. Can Russia citizens use Vietnamese Visa to enter the country many times?

Vietnamese visas can be entered multiple times or only once, depending on the applicant’s request. Multiple entry visa is not difficult to apply, you only need to fill in the visa application form. Therefore, if you want to enter and exit Vietnam many times, you can choose multiple entry visas. In case you only come to Vietnam once in a short period of time, you should choose single entry visa, because its price will be cheaper.

Depend on your application, you will be granted single or multiple entry visa to Vietnam

  1. Required documents to apply Vietnamese visa for Russia citizens

Vietnamese visas are relatively simple to apply. You just need to prepare a passport (longer than 6 months validity) and some related documents to prove the trip purpose (such as round-trip air tickets, hotel bookings, business invitations, …). For those who apply for a visa online by themselves, simply fill in the visa application form directly in website and select the type of visa that is appropriate for the trip. No need to provide any personal documents.

applying Vietnam visa online will help you to simplify the documents

  1. How long does it take to apply for a Vietnamese visa for a Russia citizen?

After receiving your visa application, the Vietnamese Immigration Department will consider and issue the visa for 2 working days. Some special cases (long-term visas, visas for special purposes, etc.) will be reviewed longer. The longest processing time can be up to 7 working days. Therefore, if you are going to apply for a Vietnamese visa, it is best to ask for at least 10 days before departure to avoid unexpected risks.

Vietnam visa application can be done within 2 working days

  1. Can I get an urgent Vietnamese visa for Russia citizens?

In case you forget to apply for a visa for your Vietnam trip, you can propose an urgent visa. The Immigration Department of Vietnam will approve your visa, but you will have to pay an urgent handling fee. The faster you need a visa, the higher the cost is. Therefore, you should apply for a visa early in order not to get into a visa emergency situation, which makes you both nervous because of the rushing time and costing you an extra expense.

Emergency cases will be prioritized for approval. Depending on your request, you can get a Vietnam visa within 1 working day, a half working day or even 1 working hour. When applying for a visa, you can propose in the application for expedited processing.

Vietnam visa can be processed urgently

  1. How much does it cost to get a Vietnamese visa for a Russia citizen?

The cost of obtaining a Vietnamese visa is not high. Depending on the type of visa you require, the purpose of entry to Vietnam, the length of stay, the number of visits, the cost will vary.

Vietnam visa fee is very cheap

Based on our survey on the market, the cost of Vietnam visa for Russia citizens in 2024 ranges from 6 USD to 20 USD depending on the type of visa you choose. To view the details of Vietnam visa fees for Russia citizens updated in 2024, please visit the link below to view detailed information.

The prices of a Vietnamese visa for all visa categories in 2024.

  1. How and procedures for obtaining a Vietnamese visa for Russia citizens 2024

At the present time, Russia citizens can apply for a Vietnamese visa by applying directly to the Vietnamese embassy or applying for an online visa.

a/ Apply for a visa at the Vietnamese embassy:

If you are living or working near a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, this is the best option. This is the representative in charge of issuing Vietnamese visas for foreigners, so you can go to this place and apply for a visa directly. You need to submit your passport and related documents (round-trip ticket, hotel booking, invitation letter (if any), etc.), with visa application and 2 photos sized 3×4. In the visa application, specify the purpose of the trip and the information regarding the visa you want to apply. You can get this form at the Vietnamese embassy or consulate. After preparation is complete, you submit and wait for the results. Within 5-7 business days, you will receive your passport and visa (if you pass).

b/ Apply for an online visa:

If your place does not have a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, you should apply for an online visa. This is the best way to save your time, money and effort. Applying for an online Vietnam visa is very simple now, you just need to sit at home and fill out the online visa application. After receiving your visa application, the Immigration Department will review and issue the visa within 2 working days. When applying for an online visa, the paperwork is also simplified. You do not need to submit any documents for applying an online visa, which means you will eliminate the cumbersome in preparing documents. Fast, economical, simple is what Vietnamese online visas are trying to bring to travelers over the world.

Online visa application form for Russia citizens 2024

Vietnam visa can be applied online easily

III. Thank you

To be honest, thank you for taking the time to read this article. The article is a summary of information related to Vietnamese visas for Russia citizens, hopefully it gives you an overview of Vietnam visa for your upcoming trip. If you have any questions (not only about visa issues, but also about issues related to Vietnam tourism such as transportation, foods and drinks, sightseeings, entertainments, …), you can email to info@vietnamimmigration.com

We will answer all your questions so that you have more information about your Vietnam trip.

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