eVisa Vietnam – General information
Vietnam eVisa is a convenient travel option for Irish citizens, who can now easily visit Vietnam without any hassle.
The Vietnam eVisa is a digital travel document obtained online that offers straightforward and quick access to Vietnam. It was implemented by the government of Vietnam in February 2017 to facilitate travel to the country for citizens of eligible foreign countries.
There are several Vietnam visa types for Irish passport holders to obtain: a tourist visa, a business visa, and a transit visa, depending on the purpose one chooses for their trip.
With an electronic visa, the Irish can enter Vietnam once and stay there for a month (30 days). The validity period of an eVisa to Vietnam starts on the day of entry into the country and lasts for 30 days.
The application process involves a few steps, including providing some personal and travel information, attaching documentation, and covering the fee.
The approved Vietnam eVisa will be sent directly to the applicant’s email address. It is really that simple!
Types of Vietnam visas for Irish citizens
Vietnam eVisa can be divided into several types according to the purpose of travel:
- A Vietnam tourist visa, which is designed for leisure-related matters. Irish nationals should choose this type if they want to explore the country, have a vacation or visit their relatives and friends in Vietnam.
- A Vietnam business visa enabling its holders to attend business meetings, conferences, congresses, trades, etc. If you are going to handle business processes, this type is for you.
- A Vietnam transit visa will be handy for you if you need to stop in Vietnam just to get to the next country on your itinerary.
How to apply for a Vietnam eVisa from Ireland?
The application process for Vietnam electronic visa is quick and requires an Irish passport holder to complete a few steps:
- Fill out an online application form on the website. You’ll need to enter your personal, travel, and contact data (for example, your name and surname, nationality, travel dates, email address, and phone number).
- Check the provided information – it must be complete, true, relevant, and correct.
- Upload the necessary documents (your valid passport and face photo).
- Make the payment. You can use any online method we offer (PayPal, PayU, debit or credit card).
- Wait for the Vietnam visa’s approval. Your application will need to be processed. Afterwards, your approved visa will be delivered to your email address, so check it regularly.
Print out the visa and take a paper copy with you to the border control.
Vietnam eVisa processing time and fees for Irish passport holders
It’s hard to tell exactly how much time it will take to process your visa application. Each case is different, and applications are submitted at different times.
Still, you can do your best to avoid delays. As errors, typos, and blank boxes may cause issues, you should check your data in a highly attentive way. Also, make sure to apply in advance of your trip, no less than 5 business days before arrival in Vietnam.
Note that if you need to go to Vietnam really soon, you may use our visa service for exceptionally speedy processing: the rush visa service (several business days) or the emergency super rush visa service (as soon as possible).
The Vietnam visa for Irish citizens costs 79 Euro. The fee can be covered via any payment method available on the website – debit/credit card, PayPal, or PayU.
How long can citizens of Ireland stay in Vietnam with eVisa
The Vietnam electronic visa allows Irish passport holders to stay in the country for up to 30 days during the period of the visa’s effectiveness.
The Vietnam visa is valid for 30 days, the validity period starts from the intended day of arrival in the country.
Vietnam visa holders are obliged to leave the territory of the country before the visa becomes invalid.
Requirements for a Vietnam eVisa from Ireland
The Vietnam visa application form requires you to attach two mandatory documents:
- a digital photo of the Irish passport (passport mustn’t expire within the next 6 months from the planned date of arrival in Vietnam);
- your face photograph (it may be taken by your phone camera or webcam on a laptop or PC).
To make the online application process possible, you also must satisfy some technical requirements. They are extremely simple, you must have:
- a device to complete the online application form (a smartphone, laptop, PC, or tablet);
- internet connection (mobile internet, Wi-Fi, hardwired internet);
- an active and accessible email address;
- sufficient financial funds that you can use for online payment.
