Vietnam Visa for Bhutan Citizens

Do Bhutan citizens need a visa to enter Vietnam?

Bhutan passport holders do need a visa to visit Vietnam for tourism or business purpose regardless of their length of stay in Vietnam.

There are two legal ways for Bhutan citizens to obtain a Vietnam visa. Conventionally, they can visit a Vietnamese embassy to submit their visa application. Alternatively, Bhutan nationals are eligible for visa on arrival which means that they can obtain a visa when they are arriving in Vietnam.

What type of Vietnam visa can Bhutan nationals apply for?

The Vietnamese government offers some different types of visas as follows:

• Tourist visa

• Business visa

• Working visa

• Student visa

• Family/visiting visa

• Spouse visa

How to get a Vietnam visa on arrival for Bhutan citizens

As Bhutan citizens traveling to Vietnam for tourism purpose, they can easily apply for visa on arrival when they are reaching the country.

Here are 4 simple steps to follow to obtain Vietnam visa on arrival from Bhutan

• Step 1: Fill out the Vietnamese visa application form online

• Step 2: Pay visa service fee to get visa approval letter

• Step 3: Receive the visa approval letter by email

• Step 4: Fly to Vietnam and get Vietnam visa stamped on your passport

Vietnam visa on arrival document requirements for Bhutan nationals

To obtain a visa on arrival, you have to apply for visa approval letter before traveling to Vietnam. Depending on the purpose of travel, the documents required to submit will be different. Here is the guidance on documentation for those who wish to apply for tourist and business visit

Vietnam tourist visa

• 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

• Tentative travel plan in Vietnam

Vietnam business visa

• A valid 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

It takes 7-10 working days to get a visa approval letter. If you need our company help with a tourist or business visa letter to Vietnam, just kindly contact us at our hotline +84 948 555 332 or email us at [email protected]. Our visa experts will guide you through every single step from submitting your visa application until you obtain a full visa stamp at the Vietnam airport.

Vietnam entry requirement for Bhutan citizens

Bhutan citizens must have the following documents to present at the Vietnam airport to get visa stamped on their passports.

• Valid passport (for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Vietnam)

• A copy of visa approval letter

• A completed Vietnamese visa application form

• 02 passport sized photos

• Stamping fee in cash

Vietnam Visa on Arrival fee for Bhutan nationals

Bhutan nationals need to pay visa service fee online to obtain visa approval letter in advance before flying to Vietnam. On arrival, they have to pay 25usd for single entry to the Immigration Department to get visa stamped on their passport.

Vietnam Visa on Arrival fee for Bhutan nationals

Bhutan nationals need to pay visa service fee online to obtain visa approval letter in advance before flying to Vietnam. On arrival, they have to pay 25usd for single entry to the Immigration Department to get visa stamped on their passport.

How to get Vietnam visa at Vietnamese embassy

As there is no Vietnamese embassy/consulate in Bhutan, citizens of Bhutan has to visit the nearest country where there is Vietnamese embassy or consulate located. Getting a visa at the embassy is required for those who are entering Vietnam by land port and seaport.

Frequently asked questions about Vietnam visa for Bhutan citizens

Q1: What is validity of Vietnam visa on arrival for Bhutan nationals?

The visa validity for Bhutan citizens is valid up 30 days for tourism purpose and 90 days for business purpose. Note that overstaying on Vietnam visa is against the law. It results in fines and potentially lead to deportation and future entry bans.  

Q2: Is the Vietnam e-visa available for Bhutan citizens?

Currently, Vietnam e-visa is not applicable to Bhutan passport holder. The simplest and fastest way to obtain a Vietnam visa is to apply for visa on arrival.