Vietnam Visa for Barbados Citizens
Vietnam via for Barbados citizens can be completed on arrival when they reach to the country or at the Vietnamese embassy. Depending on the purpose of travelling, there are different requirements. In the following section, we will guide Barbados travelers about how to apply for tourist or business visa to Vietnam.
Vietnam tourist visa for Barbados citizens
Barbados passport holders have 2 legitimate options to obtain a tourist visa to Vietnam including:
Get a visa at the Vietnamese embassy/consulate
Currently, there is no Vietnamese embassy in Barbados, therefore, Barbados citizens are advised to visit the nearest country where there is the Vietnamese embassy or consulate located.
Get a visa on arrival
Barbados travelers alternatively apply for visa on arrival, so they do not need to visit the embassy/consulate to submit their visa application.
When apply for a Vietnam tourist visa on arrival, Barbados citizens has to obtain a visa approval letter before traveling to Vietnam. Here is the quick list of documents required for the visa approval letter
• A valid passport copy which is valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Vietnam
• Round trip ticket
• Hotel booking
• Travel itinerary in Vietnam
Once the visa approval letter is issued, you just need to print it out and carry it along with the Vietnamese visa application form, 02 passport sized photos, stamping fee in order to get visa stamped at Vietnam airport.
Vietnam business visa for Barbados citizens
To obtain a business visa, Barbados passport holders have a sponsor company based in Vietnam.
Here is the list of documents required for a business visa:
• A passport copy which is valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Vietnam
• A business certificate of Vietnam based sponsor company
• Form NA2
• Form NA16
• Tentative business plan in Vietnam
Their sponsor company will submit these documents to the Vietnamese Immigration Department and need to wait from 5-7 working days to get a visa approval letter
When the visa approval letter is issued, Barbados travelers will bring a copy of the visa letter along with Vietnamese visa application form, 02 passport sized photos and stamping fee in order to get a full visa stamped on their passport at Vietnam airport.
Vietnam visa fee for Barbados citizens
The fee of Vietnam visa depends on the way they wish to apply for a Vietnam visa.
• Visa the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate: the fee varies from this embassy to the another. It’s not publicly shown on their website. You have to contact the embassy officer for more details.
• Visa on arrival: the fee includes visa service fee and stamping fee
• Visa service fee is different case by case. Please contact us at + 84.948.555.332 for the detailed price.
• Stamping fee: $25US in cash for a single entry and $50US for a multiple entry which is valid up 3 months.
Frequently asked question about Vietnam visa for Barbados citizens
Q1: How long can Barbados passport holders stay in Vietnam for?
For tourist visa, Barbados citizens can stay up 30 days while with business visa, they can be allowed to stay up 90 days.
Q2: How do I get a visa for Vietnam from Barbados nationals?
Currently there is no Vietnamese Embassy in Barbados, there is only way to get a Vietnam visa is to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival.