Complete guidance on applying Vietnam visa on arrival for Palestinian citizens

Many Palestinians worry about the legality of Vietnam visa on arrival, whether they can get a visa by this way. Actually, Palestinian passport holders can be granted Visa on arrival without requesting too many procedures and papers. To clarify this, here are some noteworthy details that the Palestinian should notice:

What is Vietnam visa on arrival?

Visa on arrival is an online way to get Vietnam visa. It enables foreign travelers receive Vietnam Visa at the airport on arrival, instead of getting at a Vietnam Embassy worldwide. Palestinian citizens have to obtain the pre-approval letter before the flight to Vietnam. Then show it toImmigration officers to take your Vietnam visa stamp at Vietnam International airports.

Legal basis

Many people have taken advantage of Visa on Arrival's superiority to deceive visa applicants leading loss of foreign visitors’ confidence in Vietnam visa services. Profoundly understanding that issue, we assert Vietnam visa on arrival is 100% legit because it is officially recognized and approved by the Vietnam Government according to Circular No.190/2012/TT-BTC, Decree No.21/2001/ND-CP of May, 2001, Joint Circular No.04/2002/TTLT/BCA-BNG, Ordinance No.24/2000/PL-UBTVQH10 of April 28, 2000.

Document required for Vietnam visa on arrival

In order to apply forVietnam visa on arrival , Palestine applicants need to preparepassport copy and expected entry date for online Vietnam visa application.

How Vietnam visa on arrival works

Just follow these three simple steps, the Palestinian can easily apply for a visa and get a Vietnam visa on arrival for coming trip.

Step 1: Submit your visa application form online at Vietnamvisavoa.com

By applying Vietnam visa online, you will be granted the visa on arrival. You do not have to send any original papers or passport, but submit your passport copy and your expected entry date to our address:support@vietnamvisavoa.com

Otherwise, you can also access the website: http://vietnamvisavoa.com/en/apply-online to apply online. After that, you will make payment for visa services fee.

Step 2: Receiving pre-approval letter via your email

After 5-7 working days (for normal services); you will receive a visa approval letter (attached with Vietnamese visa application form) delivered to your email.

Then you need to:

• Print out the visa letter and Vietnamese visa application form
• Fill out Vietnamese visa application form in advance
• Prepare 2 your photos with passport size 4 × 6 cm and 25USD in cash for stamping fee

Step 3: Take Visa stamp at Vietnam international airport

Once you are at the Vietnam airport, you will come directly to the VOA counter and show the following documents:

• A copy of the visa approval letter
• 2 passport photos
• Visa stamping fee
• Vietnamese visa application form (completed form with hand-writing)
• Original passport

The fees for Vietnam visa applications

In order to get Vietnam visa on arrival, Palestinian citizens have to pay separately two compulsory fees: Visa service fee and visa stamping fee.

The first fee is Visa service fee. You will pay for procedure of visa application. Palestinian passport holders will get preferential treatment from service fee when applying for a group of visa applicants. It can be paid online via PayPal, Bank transfer, Western Union or via payment link online with your credit card.

Also, Visa stamping fee is another fee for stamping Vietnam visa. You will pay directly to Vietnam Immigration Officer at Vietnam Airport in cash. You have to pay $25 US dollars for single entry visa (1-3 months) or $50 for multiple entry visa (1-3 months)

*Notice: Visa service is guaranteed to be refundable in case your visa application gets rejected by the Vietnam Immigration Department.

What Vietnam visa on arrival means for Palestine’s passport holder.

Currently there is no Vietnam Embassy in Palestine, therefore, it seems to be impossible for Palestinian citizen to obtain Vietnam visa at Embassy. However, since introduction of visa on arrival, most of nationals including Palestinians can easily acquire Vietnam visa at the Vietnam airport (on arrival). In addition, it is a perfect way for Palestinian expats to avoid complicated procedure and time-consumption when applying visa through the Vietnam Embassy.

Important notices

• You should have a passport with at least six month of validity and at least one blank page.
• You should provide two most recent passport photos and they were taken within the last six months.
• You should carefully follow instructions throughout the visa application procedure.
• All forms must be sent your valid information to ensure the visa approval letter accurately reflects information in the passport.
• Vietnam Visa On Arrival now are valid only for citizens who wish to visit Vietnam by air via Vietnam International Airport