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Vietnam Visa Requirements for PakistaniCitizens
As a citizen of Pakistan country, applicantshave 3 options for obtaining a visa to Vietnam: Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy in Pakistan, Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA) and Vietnam e-visa.
Let find out which option of Vietnam visa is the most suitable one for you!
According to Vietnam visa policy, those who hold Pakistani passport can obtain Vietnamvisa on arrival, still you need to meet some requirements as bellows:
- Having a passport with 6 month validity before your travel date. A loose-leaf visa is granted to you just in case there is no blank page in your passport.
- Travelling to Vietnam by air. If you are entering by sea or road, you are advised to arrange your full visa in advance the Vietnam Embassy or apply for Vietnam evisa.
Vietnam visa on arrival is classified into tourist visa and business visa. At the time of writing this article, the maximum validity of Vietnam visa for Pakistani citizens is 25 days single entryfor tourist and 03 months single/ multiple entry for business visa. Please be aware that a Vietnam businessvisa for Pakistani citizen requires sponsorships from a Vietnam based company to secure.
Important Note: Your Vietnam visa is valid from the travel date put in the Vietnam visa application form, not from the date of submitting the visa application to Vietnam Immigration. Therefore, it is advisable for you to apply for your Vietnamvisa as soon as possible to avoid unexpected mistakes at the last minute.
Vietnam visa on arrival means that your Vietnamvisa sticker is issued on your passport when you are landing in Vietnam airport. To apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival, applicantsMUST obtain a Vietnam visa approval letter issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam before their departure. Without showing a valid Vietnam visaletter at the departure airport, you are rejected to get on board by your airlines. Hence, it is very crucial to process the visa letter in advance prior to your date of travel.
Vietnam Visa approval letter so called Vietnam Invitation letteris officially issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department. However,you have to look for a reliable visa agent who will deal with the Vietnam Immigration Department to obtain Vietnam visa approval letter on behalf of you. There are a load of visa agents you can search out online to process Vietnam visa and offer different visa price. But still there aresome scams you mustaware of.
For Pakistani citizens, it normally takes 7-10 working days to get Vietnam visa approval letter via email.Then, you will print outvisa letter for showing at the departure airport.
What to do at Vietnam airport?
Upon on arrival at the Vietnam Airport, you just need to present the Vietnamvisa approval letter, 01passport sized photos, a completed Vietnamese visa application form, stamping fee (in cash USD) and your original passport at Visa desk. Then, wait for 20-25 minutes to collect your Vietnam visa sticker on your passport. It is very easy and straightforward procedure.
Vietnam visa on arrival brings Pakistani applicants a large number of benefits. The first advantage you can see clearly is that the visa application procedure is more simple and easy through just one click on https://vietnamvisavoa.com/en/apply-online to submit your visa application. You then receive the visa approval letter via email and get Vietnam visa stamp at the airport.
Fast speed is another benefit, Pakistani citizens can get if you choose Vietnam visa on arrival. Finally, the reason makes Visa on arrival become the most favorable way to get Vietnam visa is its convenience. You do not need to go anywhere or pay a visit to any Embassy, just have a computer connected the Internet, and you can apply for Vietnam visa by yourself at any time.
Vietnam visa on arrival fees are included into two types: Visa service fee and stamping fee. Two fees are compulsory and paid separately.
Visa service fee – Refundable:is charged by Vietnamvisavoa.com to assist you to process Vietnam visa approval letter atImmigration Department of Vietnam. Service fee is offered with better rate when applying ingroup of applicants or as regular clients. We acceptwith Credit Card, Bank ransfer or cash at your best convenience.
Stamping fee – Nonrefundable:is paid in cash at Vietnam airport, highly recommend paying in USD Dollars to avoid low exchange rate appointed by the Immigration Department. Stamping fee varies according to your duration of stay and there is no discount amount for stamping fee regardless of a number of groups.
* Vietnam visa on arrivalfor Pakistani citizens may vary depending on the regulation of the Immigration Department at each period.
Pakistani passport holders can also visitVietnam Embassy to submit Vietnamvisa request. Here is the information of Vietnam Embassy in Pakistan, you can refer to contact:
Address: House 117, Street No. 11, Sector E-7 , Islamabad, Pakistan
Telephone: 00 92 51 2655785/2655787
Fax: 00 92 51 2655783
Email: vnemb.pakistan@yahoo.com
Website: https://vnembassy-islamabad.mofa.gov.vn/en-us/Pages/default.aspx
In there, you may be required some documents:
The Vietnam visa code
Original Passport
One completed application form for a Vietnam visa
One passport-size photo of 4×6 cm
Return flight ticket, hotel, and tour booking
To avoid any unexpected mistakes, you should make a phone call to Vietnam Embassy before visiting there.
A Vietnam E-visa is best suited for Pakistani tourists and business travelers who are planning to visit Vietnam for less than 3 months. The Vietnam E-visa is valid for single/ multiple entryand allows visitors to stay in Vietnam for up to 90days. A Vietnam e-Visa allows you to enter the country by air, land or sea.
Applying for an e-Visa online is a simple and convenient process that can be done from the comfort of your own home. To apply for an e-Visa, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Visit the official website for Vietnam e-Visa applicationhttps://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/
2. Fill out the Vietnam E visa application form with your personal information, including your passport details and travel plans.
3. Upload a recent passport-sized photo.
4. Pay the visa fee online using a credit or debit card.
5. Wait for the E-visa to be sent to your email within 5-7business days.
For an Vietnam e-Visa, applicants have to pay Vietnam visa fee once only.
Pros and Cons of getting Vietnam e visa on Pakistani passport
Pros:
The official fee for Vietnam Evisa is fixed for all nationalities in the Vietnam e-visa list (25USD for single entry or $50 US for multiple entry)
You can apply online for it by yourself or ask a third visa agency to apply on your behalf.
You can enter Vietnam through 42international ports (air, sea, and land)
Cons:
You only get a stamp in your passport instead of a Vietnam visa sticker.
The offical fee is non-refundable. If your visa request is refused, you won’t receive the visa fee you paid for Vietnam Immigration.
Can you apply for Vietnam evisa through a third party, a visa agency?
Yes of course. If you want a free-hassle procedure and save up your time from filling up an application online, you can authorize this work to us, Vietnam visa VOA office, we will take care of your Vietnam evisa application from the beginning to final steps of visa.
How much does Vietnam e visa for Pakistanicitizens cost at Vietnamvisavoa.com
When you send your Vietnam evisa application to a service agency, you will pay two fees: visa service fee and government fee. The additional service feethat visa agency charges can be paid to benefit you by:
+ Assisting you in filling up and completing your visa application online on behalf of you
+ Reviewing and consulting your visa case to make sure that you are eligible and your visa application is approved
+ Directly dealing with the Immigration Department of Vietnam to submit your visa application and make sure that you will get your e-visa on time without any delay
+ Taking responsibility for any mistakes that might occur by visa agencies when submitting your visa application
+ Ensuring your smooth entry upon arrival with an e-visa issued with their services as provided
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Important notice for Pakistani applicants:
Make sure that your surname, given names and entry/exit dates in your Vietnam visa approval letter or Vietnam visa sticker are correct.
Applicants are allowed to enter and exit Vietnam within visa validity indicated on Vietnam visa letter/ Vietnam visa sticker only. There is no way to extend Vietnam visa validity.
The Vietnam visa approval letter is used for applicants to take flight to Vietnam only. In case you travel by land or by sea, please get your Vietnam visa done at Vietnam Embassy or get Vietnam e visa.
Should you have any queries in respect of Vietnam visa for Pakistani, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always willing to give you the best support. Thank you very much for visiting us.
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