If you are traveling or residing in Switzerland and planning to visit or do business in Vietnam, you may want to know how to get a Vietnam visa in Switzerland.
This post is specifically written for:
- Swiss citizens passport holders residing in Switzerland.
- Foreign passport holders traveling in Switzerland.
There are 02 ways to get a Vietnam Visa in this country.
1. Apply online for a visa on arrival
Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA) is the best way for Swiss citizens who live far away from the Vietnam Embassy and DON’T want to waste time handling visa procedures at the Office. This is the shortest and fastest way to get a Vietnam Visa, especially for a tourist or business visa, with many advantages:
- Required Documents: No
- Processing time: just 1 to 2 working days for a tourist visa; 3 – 4 working days for a business visa.
- Expedited service is available for urgent or emergency cases on the weekend or public holidays.
How does it work?
To get a visa on arrival, applicants need to complete only 03 simple steps as below:
- Fill out the application form online and make a payment for the service fee.
- Get a visa approval letter after processing time.
- Print out this visa letter and submit it with your passport upon arrival airport to get a visa sticker into your passport.
2. Apply directly at Vietnam Embassy in Swiss
There is currently 01 Vietnam Embassy office in Switzerland. That means your Vietnam visa application or consular legalization can be processed more quickly and conveniently than you are in a country without the Vietnam Embassy / Consulate. Below is the contact information for this Embassy.
Adress : Schlösslistrasse 26, CH-3008 Bern
Tel : +41 (0)31 388 7872/ 75
Fax: +41 (0) 31 388 7879
Email: [email protected]
Website: vnembassy-bern.mofa.gov.vn
WORKING TIME: Monday – Friday: 9.00 am – 17.00 pm
The Embassy does not work on the weekend, in both Vietnam and Switzerland public holidays. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, the nearest Monday and Tuesday is usually taken instead.
Before applying for a Vietnam visa, make sure your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity and left pages.
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