With some of the most incredible natural wonders on the planet, Vietnam is renowned for its astonishing beauty.
From the misty mountains, glistening rice fields, and enchanting waterfalls of northern Vietnam, to the powdery white sand and clear turquoise waters of the southern beaches, Vietnam is a scenic paradise on earth. That explains why Vietnam is one of the hottest summer destinations for all tourists around the world especially Japanese tourists every year. But 14 days of visa-free seem not enough, you might want to stay in Vietnam longer to explore all of this wonderful country. Take the chance, we’ve prepared this article to share with you valuable information about the process, specially written for:
- Japanese passport holders who live in Japan.
- Foreign passport holders who are traveling in Japan.
There are two options to get a Vietnam tourist visa in Japan:
- Apply online and get a visa on arrival at the border checkpoint.
- Get visa at Vietnam embassy/consulate in Japan
Now let’s find out how to get a Vietnam tourist visa in Japan in details:
1. Get Visa on Arrival from Japan
Visa on arrival (VOA) is the best way for those who are living or traveling in Japan. 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. Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in Japan.
There are currently 01 Vietnam Embassy and 02 Consulate offices in Japan. 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 or Consulate. Below is the contact information for these offices.
Embassy of Vietnam in Tokyo – Japan
Address: 151-0062 Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Motoyoyogi-for 50-11
Consulate of Vietnam In Osaka – Japan
Adress: 4-2-15 Ichinocho Higashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-0952
Consulate of Vietnam in Fukuoka – Japan
Address: 4F, Aqua Hakata, 5-3-8 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi,
Standard processing time: 3 – 5 working days. It should be noted that all of the Vietnam Embassies/Consulates close during the public holidays and the weekends.
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