Vietnam is becoming one of the world’s top destinations owing to its endless natural beauty. White sand beaches, limestone mountains, terraced rice fields, and more beckon travelers from around the globe. However, for any visit, it is necessary to apply for a Vietnam visa. Take the chance, we’ve prepared this article to share with you valuable information about the process.
Specially written for:
- Swiss passport holders who live in Switzerland.
- Foreign passport holders who are traveling in Switzerland.
There are two options to get a Vietnam tourist visa in Switzerland:
- Apply online and get a visa on arrival at the border checkpoint.
- Get a visa at the Vietnam embassy/consulate in Liberia.
Now let’s find out how to get a Vietnam tourist visa in Switzerland details:
1. Get Visa on Arrival from Switzerland
Visa on arrival (VOA) is the best way for those who are living or traveling in Switzerland. To get a Vietnam tourist visa upon arrival, it does not require applicants to travel to the embassy/consulate or submit any physical documents.
Either you are planning to get a multiple entry visa or a single entry visa, you have to take the same steps below:
- Fill out the secured application form with the required information and double-check it before confirming and paying the service fees.
- Receive the visa approval letter through email from 2 – 3 working days in the normal cases or 1 – 4 hours in emergency cases.
- Submit the visa letter, your passport, and completed the Vietnamese visa application form, to Vietnam Immigration Officer, and pay for stamping fee to get a visa stamp at the Vietnam border checkpoint. That’s all.
2. Apply directly at Vietnam Embassy in Switzerland
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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