Updated: 8/3/2018 630 words ⏰ 3 minutes
There are three ways to obtain a Vietnam visa for korean citizens:
1/ Visa exemption
2/ Visa electronic (e-visa)
3/ Visa at the embassy
1/ Visa exemption
Due to agreements between Vietnam and Korea, Korean citizens can stay 15 days maximum in Vietnam without a visa.
2/ E-visa
Validity |
30 days maximum, single entry |
Requirements |
– One photo in .jpg format of your passport data page |
Price |
USD $25 to $45 depending of the emergency of your request, non-refundable |
Processing time |
3 working days (less in case of emergency) |
Entry ports |
28 entry ports, including 8 airports, 7 seaports and 13 international border gates in Vietnam |
Warning |
– Allows you 30 days maximum to visit the country |
How to apply ? Here is the official website of the vietnamese’s government: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US/home
3/ Visa at the embassy
Validity |
Depends on your request |
Requirements |
– Passport with at least six months’ validity |
Price |
The visa fee charged by the embassy vary from one to one, you should contact directly the embassy for more details. The fees can be refundable if you application is not accepted. |
Processing time |
Depends from one embassy to another. 5 to 7 days in average. |
Entry ports |
All |
Warning |
– Visa fees, processing time and procedures can vary depending the Vietnam embassy you choose. – You have to go to the embassy 2 times (to drop off and pick up your visa) so it is not convenient if you live far away from the embassy |
How to apply? Here is the Vietnam embassy in Korea:
Vietnam Embassy in the Republic of Korea
Address: 123 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea 03052
Phone: (+82) 2 720 5124/ (+82) 2 725 2487
Website: http://www.vietnamembassy-seoul.org/en
Email: vietnamembassyseoul@gmail.com
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