Vietnam Visa Requirements for Thailand Citizens
Traveling to Vietnam on an Thailand passport? Review current consular tariffs, estimated turnaround times, and mandatory dossier documentation below.
Available Visa Categories & Processing Windows
Tourist Visa
IndividualEstimated processing time: 3 Business Days
| Visa Subclass | Permitted Stay | Entry Type | Checkpoints Supported | Cost of Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Visa (e-Visa) | Up to 90 Days | Single or Multiple Entry | 42 International Border Gates | USD 25.00 (Single) |
⚠️ Hardcopy Document Requirement at Border Control:
- Printed e-Visa Letter: Arriving passengers must carry a physical color printed copy of the official electronic visa approval letter issued via evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn to present to border inspection officers.
🛂 Passport & Port of Entry Requirements
- Passport Validity: Minimum 6 months validity beyond the intended arrival date with at least 2 blank pages.
- Designated Gateways: Valid for entry and exit at all major airports (Hanoi HAN, Ho Chi Minh City SGN, Da Nang DAD, Nha Trang CXR, Phu Quoc PQC), seaports, and land crossings.
- Onward Ticket: Confirmed outbound ticket and accommodation details may be checked upon boarding.
🔄 In-Country Extensions & Prohibitions
- Extensions: In-country extensions require formal sponsorship through a licensed Vietnamese travel organization or corporate sponsor.
- Employment Restrictions: Tourist e-Visas do not permit local employment, freelancing, or teaching without a valid work permit.
- Overstay Penalties: Daily administrative fines apply for overstaying, escalating to deportation and entry bans.
Disclaimer: Visa requirements, statutory fees, processing windows, and entry regulations are determined by official government immigration authorities and are subject to change without prior notice. Always verify directly through authorized official portals before travel.
Source : Vietnam Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security (https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/)
Standard Required Documents for Thailand Applicants
When preparing your digital application dossier for Vietnam, ensure you have original, high-resolution scans of:
- • Passport with at least 6 months validity from intended departure date.
- • Recent color passport-format photograph (white background).
- • Confirmed return or onward travel booking / itinerary.
- • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, host invitation).
- • Proof of sufficient financial subsistence for duration of stay.
Official Consular Guidance
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