Vietnam visa on arrival – Full instruction for Turkish citizens

Dec 22, 2019 1977 Views

If you are a citizen of Turkey, you now have the possibility of getting a Vietnam visa on arrival instead of going to Vietnam Embassy in your country. The process is entirely online, and Vietnamvisavoa.com will help you every step of the way. The requirements are easy, and there is no hassle whatsoever.

Legal basis of Vietnam visa on arrival

Vietnam visa on arrival is an online version of visa at embassy/consulate which is granted for those who enter Vietnam by air. It means that instead of having consular visa stuck on your passport in advance, you will receive Vietnam visa approval letter issued by Vietnam Immigration Department to get your visa stamped at Vietnam airport when you enter Vietnam.

Maybe some of the Turkish passport holders are not familiar with the term “visa on arrival”, but it is used officially and legally for a long time. To reference the legal basis of it, you can view Government Circulars and Decrees such as 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. For more detail, take a look at this article.

Necessary documents to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival for Turkish citizens

It is true that online application for Vietnam visa on arrival is more convenient than going to a Vietnam Embassy/Consulate but it does not mean you won’t be required to provide any documents. Nevertheless, the requirements are easy to collect, and perhaps you already have them.

First of all, you need to provide your passport copy.If you have not had a passport, getting one in Turkey is straightforward. All you need to do is visit the issuing authority in your own country.If you do have one, make sure that it is still valid. It is highly recommended that your passport keeps available for at least 6 months since your arrival date to Vietnam.

Secondly, you must have expected entry date. Depending on your date, the visa agency, Vietnamvisavoa.com will advise for you the best option to get your visa on time without hassles.It is preferable that you should apply for your Vietnam visa on arrival at least one week before your trip. The later you submit a visa application, the more expensive the fee will be.

Vietnam visa on arrival application process via Vietnamvisavoa.com

If you gather all the documents mentioned above, you can start your Vietnam visa application process. The process is very simple so that you do not need to spend too much time completing it. Plus, Vietnamvisavoa.com has a support service that available 24/7 and is free of charge.

The first step is to fill out the Vietnam visa formor send your passport copy and indicated entry date to our email support@vietnamvisavoa.com.

The second step requires you to check your email for our confirmation and payment methods.

In case you can apply for Vietnam visa on arrival, you need to make the payment for visa service fee, and the sooner the better. We have many payment methods such as via Paypal, Western Union, and Bank Transfer. Both debit and credit card are accepted.

The next step is receiving a Vietnam visa approval letter. Only if you pay money, Vietnamvisavoa.com can send your request to the Vietnam Immigration Department to get visa approval letter. The letter will be delivered to you via mail.

It is advisable for you to double check your information on the letter. If there is any mistake, contact us immediately to correct them as soon as possible.

The last step is getting your visa stamped at Vietnam airport. When you arrive Vietnam, submit a file of below documents to Landing Visa at the airport so that the customs officers will stick visa on your passport. Here is what you must prepare:

Visa approval letter
Filled Vietnam visa application form. The form is attached to the email along with your approval letter.
02 recently-taken passport-sized photos
Your original passport
Stamping fee

Processing time and fees of Vietnam visa on arrival

Generally, the processing time to obtain a visa for Turkish is from five to seven working days (normal service).

Apart from that, we also have urgent and super urgent services. If you would like to get Rush Vietnam visa, you can obtainyour visa approval letter in four or two business hours. But keep in mind that, the faster you want your application to be processed, the higher you must pay.

When obtaining a Vietnam visa on arrival, Turkish citizens have to pay 2 types of fee including visa service fee, and stamping fee.

The visa processing fee is paid for Vietnamvisavoa.com in order to submit for your approval letter. The cost is changeable depending on the kind of visa, visa duration, and type of service you choose.

Note: If your visa request is rejected, Vietnamvisavoa.com will refund the whole amount of money you paid.

On the contrary, the stamping fee is fixed. You need to spend 25USD for a single entry visa (one or three months) and 50USD for a multiple entries visa (one or three months). This amount of money is paid for officials at Vietnam airport when stamping your visa.

If you still need any support, don’t hesitate to leave the comment below or contact with us via hotline +84 969 255 515 or email support@vietnamvisavoa.com.