How to Get Vietnam Tourist Visit Visa from London
Being a UK passport holder, it is required to apply for a Vietnam visa in order to receive permit for entrance. The Embassy of Vietnam in London is the sole authority for issuing visa in this regards. Normally, a tourist visa for Vietnam is made for 30 days. However it can be extended once you arrive in Vietnam. In order to get a Vietnam Tourist Visa, either you need to go to the Embassy of Vietnam yourself or you can apply for a visa on arrival. However, there are certain things you need to take care of before applying for a visa. Here is a step by step guide to get a Vietnam Tourist Visit Visa from London
Visit: Vietnam Embassy
Instructions
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Application Form
The first thing to do in order to get Vietnam Tourist Visa from London is to get the application form to apply for the desired visa. The application can be acquired from the embassy of Vietnam which is located on the Victoria Road or you can get a print of the visa application online.
Visit Vietnam Embassy website to download or get a print out of Vietnam Visa application form.
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General Requirements
Before submitting the application form, it is mandatory to go through the requirements of the visa application. This will not only trim down the risk if rejection, you visa will be processed as soon as possible. The general documents and requirements for applying for Vietnam visa are listed below.
(a) Identification of your original passport
(b) The expiration date of your passport must exceed by at least one month from your visa tenure
(c) The photograph attached to the application should not be taken more than one year ago
(d) All the payments with the application form must be made in British pounds sterling to the Vietnam embassy of London
(e) All required fields of the application from must be filled with accurate information and care
(f) It is recommended that the application is sent by post in order to avoid long queue which will save the time for both the parties
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Visa charges and fees
A standard 30-day visit visa for single entry will cost 38 pounds which includes processing fees as well. In case you want special delivery of your visa at your place, an additional 8 pounds fee will be required. If you want single entry visa with fast-track service, the cost will be 55 pounds inclusive of processing fees.
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Processing schedule
Under normal circumstances, the visa processing takes five working days.
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Receive Visa
The visa can be collected from the Embassy of Vietnam in London or you can use the service of special delivery by post.
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Important Notes
(a) The dates of the Vietnam visa are not flexible. The validity will be from the entry date to the exit date as printed on the visa.
(b) The changes in visa can only be done during the validity period.
(c) The fee once paid is non-refundable.
(d) The Embassy of Vietnam in the capital of United Kingdom is the sole authority for issuing Vietnam visa from London
