Process for Obtaining Visa
The government of Vietnam as well as the Immigration department is the responsible authority to look after the issuing of valid visa to the citizens of different countries. There are two essential sources available through which effective and reliable Visa for Vietnam can be obtained. These two significant and authentic sources include Vietnam Embassy as well as numerous travel agencies. These two sources are the registered agents of the immigration department of Vietnam. They are completely indulged in assisting people across the world to obtain easy and convenient Visa for Vietnam trip.
Visa Exempted countries:
Prior to the procedure of applying for the Vietnam Visa, every individual is required to check whether he essentially requires a Visa to enter Vietnam or not. There are certain countries which have been exempted by the Government of Vietnam to possess a Vietnam Visa. The citizens of such countries are provided with convenient entry to Vietnam for some specific time duration after which they are also require obtaining a Visa. Some of the major countries which have been exempted by the Government of Vietnam along with the number of days exempted include:
• Cambodia (30 days)
• Indonesia (30 days)
• Malaysia (30 days)
• Laos (30 days)
• Singapore (30 days)
• Thailand (30 days)
• Philippines (21 days)
• Finland (15 days)
• Denmark (15 days)
• Japan (15 days)
• Norway (15 days)
• Russia (15 days)
• South Korea (15 days)
• Sweden (15 days)
• Brunei (14 days)
Accessibility of Vietnam Embassy in Switzerland –
The citizens of Switzerland are exceptionally fortunate enough in terms of possessing a Vietnam Embassy in their country. They can easily visit there to apply for their Vietnam Visa. The only thing that should be kept in the mind of every Swiss citizen is to ensure successful application of Visa at the Embassy before 6 months of the visit. Irrespective of the purpose of visit as well as number of days to stay the Swiss citizens are required to apply for Visa. However, in case of any emergency visit or urgent visit, another significant option of applying online through travel agencies is also applicable.
How to get Vietnam visa in Switzerland?
There are 2 ways for you to get a Vietnam visa as a Swiss:
1. Apply for your Vietnam visa in a Vietnam Embassy / Consulate:
You can come in person to the Vietnam embassy in your country and you will be instructed step by step on how to apply for a Vietnam visa there. By this way, you have to come directly to the Vietnam embassy at least two times. The first time you come there is to submit required documents and the second one coming there is to get your Vietnam visa.
For your convenience, we would like to give you the contact information of the Vietnam embassy in Switzerland as below:
Botschaft von Vietnam in der Schweiz
Address: Schlösslistrasse 26, CH-3008 Bern, Switzerland.
Telephone: 0041-31 388 78 78/74, Fax. 0041-31 388 78 79
E-mail: vietsuisse@bluewin.ch
Website : www.vietnam-embassy.ch
2. Apply online to obtain an approval letter to pick up your Vietnam visa at Vietnam international airports (in case you travel by air to Vietnam)
Please click here for Vietnam visa inquiry.