Our country has 8 heritages recognized by UNESCO: The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Hoi An Ancient Town, the scenic complex of Trang An, the ancient capital of Hue, the Ho Dynasty Citadel, My Son Sanctuary, National Park Gia Phong Nha – Ke Bang, Halong Bay. This is one of Vietnam’s tourism potentials to attract many international visitors to visit every year. However, the visa is a barrier as it’s the first requirement to visit Vietnam. Take the chance, we’ve prepared this article to share with you valuable information about the process, specially written for:
- Chilean passport holders who live in Chile.
- Foreign passport holders who are traveling in Chile.
There are two options to get a Vietnam tourist visa in Chile:
- Apply online and get a visa on arrival at the border checkpoint.
- Get a visa at the Vietnam embassy/consulate in Chile.
Now let’s find out how to get a Vietnam tourist visa in Chile details:
1. Get Visa on Arrival from Chile
Visa on arrival (VOA) is the best way for those who are living or traveling in Chile. 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 Chile
There is currently 01 Vietnam Embassy office in Chile. 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 the Embassy.
Address: Eliodoro Yáñez 2897, Providencia, Santiago de Chile
The Embassy does not work on the weekend and public holiday of Vietnam. 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.
For any further information about Vietnam Visa in Chile, please kindly contact us!
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