Vietnam Visa Requirements for New Zealand Citizens

Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes, New Zealand passport holders need a visa to visit Vietnam, except for those included in this list of Vietnam visa exemptions.

  • A New Zealand passport with a validity of six (6) months is required.
  • Passport has at least 2 blank visa pages.

How to apply

For visitors from New Zealand or New Zealand citizens, there are three available methods to obtain a visa for Vietnam, as explained below.

1 – Contact Vietnam Embassy in New Zealand to obtain the visa before you arrive Vietnam.

Required documents for getting a Vietnam embassy visa

  • A completed application form: Downloaded from the embassy’s website where you are applying for the visa, filled out and affixed with your photograph
  • Original passport: It must have a validity of at least 6 months from the planned date of entry. For a loose-leaf visa request, a passport copy is sufficient. Passport must have a minimum of 2 blank pages available.
  • Photo requirement: One passport-sized photo without glasses is required. An additional photo is necessary if you are applying for a loose-leaf visa. For further information, please refer to: Vietnam Visa Photo Requirements
  • Visa fees: Must be money order, or cashier’s check, or company check. Cash is accepted if you send in your application in person. The fee will depend on the type of visa you are applying for.
  • Mail Service: Prepaid self-addressed return envelope is required if you want to have the passport returned by post.

The form and the fee can vary by country, so please check directly the Vietnamese embassy or consulate to which you are applying.

2 – Obtain the letter of approval to pick up the visa upon arrival at Vietnam airport. How to apply visa on arrival Vietnam for New Zealand citizen?

Required documents for getting a Vietnam visa on arrival

  • Original passport: It must have a validity of at least 6 months from the planned date of entry. For a loose-leaf visa request, a passport copy is sufficient. Passport must have a minimum of 2 blank pages available.
  • Photo requirement: You will need to present two passport-sized photos upon your arrival at the airport, and wearing glasses in these photos is not allowed. An additional photo is necessary if you are applying for a loose-leaf visa. For further information, please refer to: Vietnam Visa Photo Requirements
  • Immigration forms (NA1 – Entry and Exit Form), stamping fees IN CASH to pay at Immigration Counter at Vietnam airport (25 USD for single entry and 50 USD for multiple entries).

Detailed guide for the visa-on-arrival application process:

  1. Complete and submit the Vietnam Application Form online to obtain a pre-approval letter for the visa
  2. Receive the visa letter in 3-5 working days (In emergency situations, expedited processing is available within 30 minutes, 1, 2, or 4 working hours from Monday to Friday. Visa services are also offered during weekends and non-working days)

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3. Prepare all documents, required stamping fee, board the plane to Vietnam and get the visa stamped on passport upon arrival at Vietnam airport.

Notes:

* If you plan to arrive by land, you need to obtain a visa beforehand, visa on arrival will not work for land entry.
* If you travel on a cruise-ship, you can contact the cruise operator for visa procedures.

3 – Apply for Vietnam E-Visa Online. How to Apply for a Vietnam E-Visa as an New Zealand Citizen?

Required documents for getting a Vietnam E-Visa

  • Original passport: It must have a validity of at least 6 months from the planned date of entry. For a loose-leaf visa request, a passport copy is sufficient. Passport must have a minimum of 2 blank pages available.
  • Photo requirement: One passport-sized photo in .jpg format: dimensions 4×6 cm, featuring a white background and without glasses. An additional photo is necessary if you are applying for a loose-leaf visa. For further information, please refer to: Vietnam Visa Photo Requirements
  • A clear, scanned copy in .jpg format of the full data (bio) page of your passport
  • A valid international credit or debit card is required for the payment of the e-visa fee
  • Provide details of your intended entry and exit dates, along with the specific points of entry and exit (refer to the list of applicable ports).

Detailed guide for the e-visa application process:

  1. Complete and submit the Vietnam E-Visa Application Form online
  2. Receive the e-visa letter in your registered email within the specified processing time. Typically, this takes 4-6 working days. For emergency cases, we offer expedited processing within 30 minutes, 1, 2, or 4 working hours from Monday to Friday. Additionally, visa services are available during weekends and non-working days.
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  4. Download your e-visa letter and show it to the Vietnam Immigration Officer to complete the entry into Vietnam.

Vietnam E-Visa Expedited Service

IF YOU ORDERED AN E-VISA REGISTRATION CODE MORE THAN A DAY AGO, YOU CAN QUICKLY GET YOUR E-VISA BY USING THE VIETNAM E-VISA EXPEDITED SERVICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR E-VISA EXPEDITED SERVICE:
The Vietnam E-Visa Expedited Service is available for E-visa Registration Codes that were ordered at least one day prior.
The Vietnam E-Visa Expedited Service is only available during the working hours of business days.
The Vietnam E-Visa Expedited Service is unavailable on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays.
The Vietnam E-Visa Expedited Service is not available for certain southern Vietnam ports, such as Ho Chi Minh, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Can Tho, Moc Bai, Ha Tien, Song Tien, and Tinh Bien.
Once ordered and processed, the Vietnam E-Visa Expedited Service cannot be cancelled or refunded.
Please understand that the results obtained after ordering the Vietnam E-Visa Expedited Service on this website are outcomes of our processing efforts to expedite your registration code and assist you in obtaining your E-Visa..
Should there be any errors in your Registration Code leading to denial or incorrect information on your e-visa, we will require an additional fee to process a new e-visa order or correct the data..
The working hours on business days are from 8 AM to 11 AM and 1 PM to 4 PM Vietnam time, GMT+7.

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  • YOU WON’T need to fill out the application yourself with the Vietnam Government; we handle it for you. This ensures that you avoid any errors in providing details on your application form.
  • YOU WON’T need to monitor the status of your e-visa processing; we’ll take care of that for you.

 

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If you require assistance to obtain your EVISA QUICKLY and EFFORTLESSLY, we are here to help.

With our service, you:

  • YOU WON’T need to fill out the application yourself with the Vietnam Government; we handle it for you. This ensures that you avoid any errors in providing details on your application form.
  • YOU WON’T need to monitor the status of your e-visa processing; we’ll take care of that for you.

 

  • Vietnam Visa 20+ Years Experience
  • Vietnam Visa 20K Happy Customers

VIETNAMSVISA offers travellers the best way to get their visas to Vietnam over the Internet in advance. With us, you will avoid the frustration, long wait, and expense of dealing with local embassies, and feel secure in mind that the process of obtaining a visa is being handled online by our company who experienced 10 years in Visa processing.