The Process for applying a Vietnamese visa
The Canadian applicant needs to make a request for visa through the Vietnam embassy. The trippers can apply for visa via email or in person at the Vietnamese embassy in Canada. The application (in person) needs to be one year ahead of the scheduled visit to Vietnam. To apply for visa by email following instructions need to be followed.
Requirements to obtain a Vietnamese visa
A Canadian citizen can obtain the visa using the documents mentioned below.
• The individual needs to submit original passport having a minimum of 6 months of validity from the date of travel to Vietnam. It is also mandatory to have at least one blank page.
• The applicant may submit 2 copies of passport picture page instead of sending the original passport and request loose leaf visa.
• The person applying for Vietnamese visa at the embassy of Vietnam in Canada needs to submit completed visa application form. Such forms are nowadays filled up online. They are then printed off in black and white with good quality printer.
• If you, as an applicant are not interested in filling forms online, then download visa form in the word format.
• You need to possess 1 colour picture not more than a year old from the applying date.
• You also need to submit a copy of your passport. It is not applicable if the visa request is loose leaf type.
• The applicant needs to submit visa fee payable at the embassy of Vietnam. The fees depend on the duration of the individual’s stay in the country.
People applying by email need to attach a pre-paid, self addressed return envelope. There are a number of trusted courier services in Canada like FEDEX. Using their services is very much recommended. Note the passport number, envelope tracking number to check the visa status when required.
Processing time for visa applications
The processing time for the visa applications is 5 business days from the day of the receipt of the completed documents.
If the traveller requests for rush services where the processing period is 2 business days from the date of receipt of the completed documents then additional processing fee is required.
Types of visa that are offered
Depending on the nature of the tour, the applicant can request for business, tourist, volunteering or visiting relative’s visa.
The Diplomatic/official visa is a separate category altogether.
The landing visa is to be picked up on arrival during emergency.
The above discussions give a brief insight about the process in which visa request is made on the part of the Canadian individuals visiting Vietnam for various reasons. For countries like Canada, a visa is mandatory. Whereas countries like Burma, Vietnamese visa is required under certain conditions. For more details on the subject there are official websites of the Vietnamese embassy where details pertaining to the visa requirements for Canadian citizens are clearly outlined.
Are you looking for location of Vietnam embassy in Canada ?
Please see below for information of embassy of Vietnam in Ottawa, Canada
Address: 470 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6M8
Telephone: (613) 236 0772
Fax: (613) 236 2704
Email: vietem-inter@uniserve.com or vietnamembassy@rogers.com (Consular)
CANADA
Complete Name: Canada
Native Name: Canada
ISO-Code: CAN
Capital: Ottawa
Principal Metropolitan Areas : Toronto, Montréal [Montreal], Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Québec [Quebec], Winnipeg, Hamilton, London, Kitchener.
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