Mandatory Requirement for Visa – 

Prior to applying for the Visa to Vietnam, the citizens of Syria are essentially required to possess certain necessary documents without which the procedure remains incomplete. These necessary documents include:

• A valid passport for at least 6 months along with minimum two blank pages for online application (For citizens applying through Vietnam Embassy, the minimum validity of passport is required to be 1 month). 

• Visible and clear Passport size photographs in two quantities.

• Hard copy of Approval letter issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam, if applying online through travel agencies.  

Different types of Charges – 

Basically, two types of charges are required to be paid by the citizens of Syria while applying for the Visa to Vietnam. They include:

• Service Charge: The service charge is particularly meant to obtain the approval from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. In case of online booking, it is required to be paid at the time of applying through any of the online medium of payment including credit card, debit card, western union or Pay Pal. However, in case of applying through Vietnam Embassy the citizens can pay directly through cash.

• Stamping Charge: Stamping Charge is yet another significant charge levied by the Immigration department for the stamping of Visa on the passport. In case of online application, this stamping charge is required to be paid in person through cash at the time of arrival on the airport. However, in case of applying through Vietnam Embassy, this charge is required to be paid along with the service charge at the time of application. 

Different types of Visas – 

The above said charges are applicable variably according to the type of Visa. The Immigration Department of Vietnam issues different types of Visas depending upon the purpose as well as duration of stay in Vietnam. Some distinctive types of visa available for citizens of Syria include:

• Tourist Visa of single entry for 1 month.

• Tourist Visa of multiple entries for 1 month. 

• Tourist Visa of single entry for 3 months.

• Tourist Visa of multiple entries for 3 months. 

• Business Visa of single entry for 1 month.

• Business Visa of multiple entries for 1 month. 

• Business Visa of single entry for 3 months.

• Business Visa of Multiple entry for 3 months.

• Business Visa of Multiple entry for 6 months. 

The Best Suitable method – 

Despite the fact that there is no availability of Vietnam Embassy in Syria, the citizens are required to visit the Vietnam embassy of Israel for offline application. However, the most suitable option that is available with the citizens of Syria is to apply online through travel agencies. It is comparatively less time consuming, reliable and convenient method of obtaining Visa for Vietnam.