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Guide · Approval letter

Vietnam visa approval letter explained

In short: an approval letter is a document from Vietnam Immigration that lets you collect your visa at the airport (visa on arrival). Most travellers now use the e-visa instead. I arrange approval letters mainly for nationalities I don't handle by e-visa, and I give a free check-in letter to urgent e-visa clients whose flight leaves before the result.

Two kinds of letter

Visa approval letterFree check-in letter
ForMost African nationalities, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Palestine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, BangladeshUrgent e-visa clients flying before the result
What it doesLets you get your visa stamped at the airportLets you check in for your flight while your e-visa is finished
At the airportLanding visa counter, $25 stamping fee in cashStraight to immigration with your e-visa
PriceAsk on WhatsAppFree with any urgent option

Requirements for a visa approval letter

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months, photo of the information page
  • Travel history to, or a current or previous visa from, the US, UK, Canada, Australia or an EU/Schengen country
  • Your flight details and arrival airport (international airports only)
  • A passport photo for the landing visa counter

How to get one

Message me on WhatsApp with your nationality, travel date and the visas you've had before. I'll confirm whether I can help and the price before you pay. See also what happens at the airport.

FAQ

What is a Vietnam visa approval letter?

A letter from Vietnam Immigration that allows you to collect your visa at the airport on arrival, after paying a $25 stamping fee in cash.

Who needs a visa approval letter for Vietnam?

Most travellers use the e-visa. Paul arranges approval letters mainly for most African nationalities and for Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Palestine, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Can I check in for my flight with an approval letter?

Yes. And if you bought an urgent e-visa and your flight leaves before the result, Paul gives you a free letter for check-in.

How much does a Vietnam approval letter cost?

The letter price depends on your nationality; ask Paul on WhatsApp. At the airport you also pay a $25 stamping fee in cash for a single-entry visa.

Related: Visa on arrival · Visa by nationality · Free check-in letter

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