Does Pakistan passport holders, Pakistani citizens require a valid visa to Vietnam?

Yes, Pakistani citizens do need a valid visa for their trip to Vietnam, for Tourist or Business trip. However, due to the policy of Vietnam immigration authority, Vietnam visa for Pakistani citizens and some is more difficult than citizens from Europe or American, Canadian, Australian citizens. They request more processing time and paperworks for an approval.

Can Pakistani be eligible for an e-visa?

No, Pakistani citizens can not apply Vietnam e-visa online, which is a pilot visa system, applicable for citizens of 81 countries, not included Pakistan.

How about Vietnam visa at Vietnamess embassy in Pakistan?

Yes, Pakistani citizens apply directly with Vietnamess embassy in Islamabad, Pakistani, for both Business visa and Tourist visa. Apply in person or by posted mail. Please contact with embassy for the required documents and visa fees as it may change recently. The processing time will be from one to two weeks. Knowing that, for a business visa,  applicant must have a business letter from either the sending company in thePakistan or sponsoring company in Vietnam. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Vietnam, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). Business letters from Pakistani companies should adhere to the following guidelines:

• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Vietnam.
• Specify the type and desired validity of the visa (i.e. one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.

 Embassy of Vietnam in Pakistan ADDRESSVietnamese Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan House No. 117, Street No. 11 Sector E-7, Islamabad, Pakistan TELEPHONE(+92) 51-265 5785 / 7 FAX(+92) 51-265 5783 EMAIL vnemb.pakistan@yahoo.com WEBSITE vnembassy-islamabad.mofa.gov.vn

How to get visa on arrival for Pakistani?

Pakistani citizens can apply visa on arrival (VOA) with vietnamvisabox.com. There are few simple steps away to get a Vietnam visa on arrival. Fill out visa application form online, pay visa processing fee, receive Vietnam visa approval letter via email, print out and get visa stamp onto passport at Vietnam airport. The applicant may be asked to complete visa application by adding flight return ticket, hotel reservation. The processing time take 7 -10 working days. By applying visa on arrival, there are 2 type of visa fees to pay: (1) processing fee for visa approval letter – (2) visa stamping at airport – USD 25/pax for single entry visa less than 30 days. Remember that visa on arrival is for visitor by AIR only, people can not get visa stamp at land border or seaport but Vietnam international airport.