Your Step-by-Step Guide with Chapi Tours of how to apply a tourist visa for Vietnam
Updated to Current Vietnam Immigration Regulations
Planning a holiday in Vietnam? Whether you’re dreaming of Ha Long Bay, Hội An’s lantern-lit streets, or the mountain loops of Hà Giang, the first step is securing the right tourist visa—and the process is now easier than ever. With updated immigration rules, digital processing, and expert support from Chapi Tours, travelers can obtain a Vietnam tourist visa smoothly, confidently, and without confusion.
Below are the three most common tourist visa options, and the exact steps to apply for each one.
🖥 Option 1: Vietnam E-Visa (Most Popular for Tourists)
The Vietnam E-Visa is now available to citizens of almost all countries, and is the most convenient choice for travelers entering Vietnam for tourism.
✅ How to Apply with Chapi Tours — 4 Simple Steps
Step 1: Travel Plan Consultation
Tell us your arrival date, entry point, and trip duration. We confirm eligibility and recommend the correct visa duration (30–90 days, single or multiple entry).
Step 2: Submit Required Information
Send us:
- A scan/photo of your passport
- A digital photo (smartphone is fine)
- Entry date & border/airport of arrival
Our team checks everything for accuracy before submission.
Step 3: Secure Payment
You receive a secure payment link or can pay by:
- Bank transfer
- Credit card
- PayPal
- Cash (if local)
Fees include government fee + service fee, with no hidden charges.
Step 4: Receive Your Approved E-Visa
Processing time:
- 3–5 working days standard
- Faster options available on request
We email your visa document—simply print or save it on your phone. Upon arrival, show your e-visa and go straight through immigration—no stamping fee, no extra paperwork.
⚠ Important Notes (Per Immigration Regulation)
✅ You must apply from outside Vietnam
✅ Government fees are non-refundable for rejected cases
✅ Approval cannot be guaranteed if traveler has:
- past visa violations
- security flags
- overstays
🛬 Option 2: Visa on Arrival (VOA) — With Approval Letter
This option is suitable for travelers who:
✅ Are flying into Vietnam
✅ Need a visa urgently
✅ Prefer business-purpose entry (tourist VOA is limited)
✅ How to Apply with Chapi Tours — 4 Steps
Step 1: Consultation & Eligibility Check
We confirm your arrival airport and travel purpose.
Step 2: Send Passport Details & Pay for Approval Letter
Provide:
- Passport scan
- Arrival date
- Arrival airport
We submit your VOA approval request.
Step 3: Receive Approval Letter
Processing time:
- 3–4 working days standard
- Expedited options available
You must print this letter to board your flight.
Step 4: Receive Visa at Airport Immigration
At the VOA counter, present:
✅ Printed approval letter
✅ Passport
✅ One passport photo
✅ Visa stamping fee (cash only, USD or VND)
Before leaving the counter, check:
- visa type
- dates
- number of entries
- arrival stamp
⚡ Option 3: Urgent / Emergency Tourist Visa
For:
✅ Last-minute travel
✅ Missed deadlines
✅ Flight within 24–48 hours
✅ Emergency Processing Steps
Step 1: Contact Chapi Tours immediately
Step 2: Send passport and arrival details
Step 3: Pay urgent processing fee
Step 4: Receive visa approval same day or within hours
Timeframes available:
- Same day (within hours)
- 1 working day
- 2 working days
🌿 Why Travelers Prefer Chapi Tours for Visa Assistance
✅ Accurate applications — we check all details
✅ Fast and reliable processing
✅ Transparent pricing — no surprise fees
✅ Real people, real support
✅ Specialist in complex and urgent cases
✅ Before You Apply — Important Entry Requirements
All travelers should ensure:
✔ Passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival
✔ Matching travel dates on booking and visa
✔ Print or digital copy of visa approval
✔ Onward/return ticket may be requested
✔ Travel insurance recommended
🌏 Ready to Apply?
Chapi Tours can help you:
✅ choose the correct tourist visa
✅ avoid rejected applications
✅ receive updates throughout the process
✅ enter Vietnam confidently and stress-free
📩 Start your visa application today
or
💬 Request a consultation for your situation
