All the information you need to know about applying for a visa to Vietnam for New Zealand passport holders or foreigners living and traveling in New Zealand. The passports need to meet the following requirements:
- The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date.
- The passport with 2 blank pages.
Visa requirements
| Type of visa | Requirements | Maximum stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Required | N/A |
| E-visa | Eligible | 90 days |
How to apply for Vietnam Visa in New Zealand?
New Zealand passport holders or tourists in New Zealand can apply for a visa to Vietnam using one of the three methods below.
| Type of e-Visa | Government fee | Processing Time | ||
| 4-6 working days | 2 working days | 1 working day | ||
| 1-month single entry | 25 | 30 | 75 | 125 |
| 1-month multiple entry | 50 | 45 | 90 | 150 |
| 3-months single entry | 25 | 45 | 90 | 140 |
| 3-months multiple entry | 50 | 60 | 100 | 150 |
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Steps to apply for Vietnam e-Visa:
- Fill in an online visa application form;
- Pay the cost and wait for 4-6 working days;
- Download and print the Vietnam e-Visa.
Vietnam eVisa Requirement documents include:
- Your portrait scan photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
- Your passport scan photo information page (full and clear). Sample: click view
=> Guidelines and size for Vietnam visa photo.
Vietnam e-Visa fee for New Zealand
| Type of e-Visa | Government fee (USD) | Consultant service fee (USD) |
| 1-month single entry | 25 | 30 |
| 1-month multiple entry | 50 | 45 |
| 3-months single entry | 25 | 45 |
| 3-months multiple entry | 50 | 60 |
Note: Processing time excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Vietnam Holiday
Steps to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival:
- Fill in online visa application form;
- Pay the cost and wait for 4-6 working days;
- Download and print the approval letter and get visa stamp upon arrival at Vietnam airport.
Required documents include (bring):
- 01 portrait photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
- Passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages);
- A printed copy of enclosed Letter of Approval;
- An entry/exit form (download here) filled with your information;
- Stamping fee in cash;
Note: You are required to show passport and visa approval letter when checking in for a flight to Vietnam.
How much do you need to pay?
| Type of visa | Fee (USD/pax) | Processing time |
|---|---|---|
| Visa on arrival | Contact Us | 7 – 10 working days |
Note: This fee only includes consultant for visa approval letter and does not include stamping fee payable at Vietnamese Embassy or airport for visa stamping.
Apply for a Visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in 1 of 4 ways:
- Apply in person at the Vietnamese Embassy in New Zealand;
- Apply by post;
- Apply online, collect visa in person;
- Apply online, receive loose-leaf visa by post;
Required documents include:
- Visa application form with the application’s photo;
- Passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages);
- Get an approval letter issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam;
- Pay visa stamping fee.
Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in New Zealand information
- Address: Plimmer Tower Level 21/2/6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand;
- Phone: 64-4-473 5912 | +64 4 473 5910;
- Fax: 64-4-473 5913;
- Email: [email protected];
- Opening hours: 9am-12pm and 2-5pm (Mon-Fri).