Vietnam Visa For Swiss Citizens: Check New Updates

The Vietnam electronic visa is now available to Swiss citizens who want to go to Vietnam. By providing a Vietnam e-visa for Swiss visitors, the Vietnamese Government hopes to make it easier for tourists to enter the country. Vietnam Immigration & e-Visa Portal is glad to be able to offer you this service as part of our continued efforts to further the already robust links between our two nations.

Before embarking on a trip, it is essential to determine what type of visa you may request. Citizens of Switzerland who desire to travel short to Vietnam can now do so with the aid of an eVisa.

Vietnam visa requirements for Swiss citizens

Why do Swiss residents need visas to enter Vietnam?

Residents of Switzerland who want to go to Vietnam are required to apply for a Vietnam visa for Switzerland well in advance of their trip. Switzerland is not exempted from Vietnam's visa regulations, which explains why this is the case.

What is the maximum term of stay for Swiss residents in Vietnam?

Vietnam visa for Swiss residents is valid for 03 months (90 days) commencing on the date specified on the approved document. You may not enter Vietnam sooner or after the expiration date listed on your e-Visa.

The Vietnam e-visa is authorized with a single or multiple entries within 90 days. It’s completely an ideal duration for a Vietnam journey.

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Vietnam visa requirements for Swiss passport holders

Applications for Vietnam visas can be submitted online using Swiss passports well in advance of the day on which travelers want to depart Vietnam. You need to have the following documents on hand before you can apply for a visa to Vietnam:

• Swiss-issued passports must be valid for at least six months after the anticipated date of arrival in Vietnam.
• At least two blank pages must be accessible in the passport for verification stamps.
• A photocopy of the page of the passport with the biographical information.
• 1 photograph (of any size) per person is required.

Do not delay - Easily apply for a Vietnam visa today

The application process for a Vietnam visa is straightforward. The online application should be completed within fifteen minutes. Follow these 04 steps to complete the procedure for obtaining a visa online:

• Step 1: Complete the secure online application. In this step, you must provide information about the visa, including the number of applicants, the kind of visa, the purpose of the trip, the port of entry, and the processing period. Then, provide your full name, gender, date of birth, passport number, arrival and departure dates, and any other personal information.
• Step 2: Recheck your information to ensure its accuracy and completeness. If your visa application has any errors or incorrect information, it may be delayed.
• Step 3: Receive an email verifying that your visa application has been submitted. The e-Visa will be processed and authorized online before being sent to your email address.
• Step 4: Once you have received your Vietnam eVisa through email, you will need to download and print a copy of it. Have your passport and visa stamped when you arrive.

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In Switzerland, the cost of applying for a visa to Vietnam

You are required to pay 02 types of Vietnam visa costs to apply for an e-Visa for Vietnam. These payments include the Government fee and the Service fee.

A service fee is levied based on the processing time you specify for your visa application. Consumers now have access to 03 distinct types of visa services provided by the Vietnam Immigration e-Visa Portal. These services are as follows:

• Normal: If you choose this option for a standard examination of your residence permit, you will receive a response to your query within 03 business days after submitting your visa application.
• Urgent: This service shortens the length of time necessary to process a visa application as much as possible. Your visa will be sent to the email address that you supplied within the next 02 days.
• Super urgent: If you utilize this service, your visa will be completed in as short as twenty-four hours.

Some customers will likely require this service for only a few hours, while others may have to wait many days before they can use it. It depends on the visa service you use. The higher fee you pay, the sooner you will get your e-visa.

Regarding the payment methods, you have the option to pay for your purchases with PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. 

Moreover, for the Vietnamese Government to process your visa application faster, you should purchase Vietnam travel insurance. Not to mention that it can make your trip to Vietnam safer and more enjoyable. In the case that you want to stay in Vietnam for only a short period, your best choice is to take measures to keep yourself safe for a shorter time.

The Embassy of Vietnam in Switzerland:

When traveling to Vietnam for any purpose other than vacation or business, citizens of Switzerland are required to get a regular visa from the Vietnam Embassy in Switzerland. Swiss nationals who are going to or from Vietnam can visit the Vietnamese Embassy in Switzerland as a transit stop on their way there or back.