Vietnam visa for Israeli passport holders

Jul 09, 2019 2566 Views

How many ways can citizens of Israeli submit for Vietnam visa?

Holding Israel passport, people can choose either of two ways to obtain a Vietnam visa. They are:

Applying for the visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Israel
Getting Vietnam visa on arrival via Vietnamvisavoa

What are the differences between the ways to apply for a Vietnam visa?

Generally, there are three main differences between the two methods mentioned above. It’s preferable for Israeli to pay well attention to them so that you can pick the way suit your needs the most.

Applicants

When it comes to Vietnam visa on arrival, no one can apply for it but those who visit Vietnam by air through qualified airports. As of 2018, there are nine international one Israeli citizens can enter Vietnam by visa approval letter including Noi Bai, Hai Phong, Dong Hoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Lien Khuong, Tan Son Nhat, Phu Quoc, and Can Tho. When landing one of these airports, you will get your visa stamped on passport by submitting the visa approval letter.

Otherwise, every citizen of Israel can apply for Vietnam visa at the Embassy at Israel. No matter which ports you enter Vietnam: airport, seaport or land border, the consular visa is also accepted. This is the ideal choice for those who want to have the visa on passport prior to departure.

The procedures how to submit for the visa

If you choose the consular visa, you have to pay a visit to the Vietnam Embassy in Israel. Here is the information about this Embassy:

Address: 4th floor, Beit Asia – 4 Weizman Street, Tel Aviv, Israel
Phone: 03 696 6304 – 03 696 6311
Email: vnembassy.il@mofa.gov.vn
Website: https://vietnamembassy-israel.org

The officials there will guide you throughout the entire process. In general, you must submit for some documents as follows:

Original passport with at least 6 months validity
Vietnam visa application form
01 passport-sized photos

However, you are sometimes required to provide return ticket, hotel reservation, and tour booking. Hence it’s advisable for you to contact with the Embassy to ask for the exact requirements prior to showing up in person.

After about 7 working days, you will get back your passport with Vietnam visa on it.

Regarding Vietnam visa on arrival, you can apply for it from the comfort of your home with internet-connected computer/tablet/smartphone. All Israeli need to do is to send us your passport copy and expected entry date. If you want to know more about the detail procedure, kindly reference this page.

After 7 working days or lesser depending on your demand, you will receive your approval letter issued by Vietnam Immigration Department to get your visa stamped at Vietnam airport.

The visa fee

You will pay the fee for the visa at Embassy all at once when you submit your documents. The fee depends on the embassy’s regulation for each type of visa.

In term of visa on arrival, you must pay the visa fee twice. Once for the visa service fee and the other for stamping fee.

The service fee is changeable because of your visa types, durations, and entries. You will pay this cost for Vietnamvisavoa.com to via Paypal, Western Union or Bank Transfer.
The stamping fee is paid for officers at the airport to stamp your visa.

All in all, there are two methods to apply for Vietnam visa and you can choose either of them as long as it suits your needs the most.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY ISRAELI CITIZENS

Q: What if I forget to bring photos or print out approval letter when arriving at Vietnam airports?

A: If you forget to prepare photos or print Arrival Letter before arriving at Vietnam Airport, you can implement those works at the airport.However, you may have to pay extra money (around 2 – 5 USD) for being taken photos by Immigration Officers & a lot of money to print out Arrival Letter right there.

Q: How long in advance should I apply for my Vietnam visa on arrival?

A: Holing Israel passport,it is strongly recommended for you to submit your application about two weeks before your planned date of arrival to avoid any last minute surprises as far as payment or administrative problems are concerned.

Q: I am from Oman but now I reside in Israel, can I apply for Vietnam visa by the same way with Israel citizens?

A: Yes, you do. No matter where you live, you can get either visa at Embassy and visa on arrival. Nonetheless, it is advisable for you to contact the Embassy and visa agent in advance to ask about the requirements for your nationality.

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