Business Visa Application Requirements for a Vietnam Visa
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact CIBTvisas at 800-929-2428 for further details.
Photograph(s)
You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.com/photo-service to upload your photo.
Alternatively, you may provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against an all-white background and printed on high-quality photo paper; be two inches by two inches; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may not wear eyeglasses or headwear except for religious purposes. Your photo should not be affixed to your application and the photograph may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples.
Business Cover Letter
You are required to provide a Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Cover Letter. Visit https://cibtvisas.com/bcl-order to get started.
CIBTvisas Order Form
Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.
Visa Application Form
You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:
- Include answers for all fields
- Display your full name as it appears in your passport
- Be signed
Loose-Leaf Visa
The Consulate of Vietnam offers a loose-leaf visa; this is a process that permits you to apply for the visa without submitting your passport to the Consulate.
If you elect for a loose-leaf visa, all of the above requirements apply with the exceptions that you only need to send a copy of your passport information page (not the actual passport) and you must provide two photographs.
You must secure the loose-leaf visa in your passport after receipt.
You may still use our Digital Photo Service with your Loose-Leaf Visa application. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.com/photo-service to upload your photo.
Urgent Applications
If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://cibtvisas.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.
Letter of Approval
You must provide a Letter of Approval issued by the Department of the Ministry of Foreign affairs in Vietnam in attention to the Consulate in Houston.
Tourist Application Requirements for a Vietnam Visa
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact CIBTvisas at 800-929-2428 for further details.
Photograph(s)
You must provide photographs. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.com/photo-service to upload your photo.
Alternatively, you may provide two color, passport-type photographs that meets the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against an all-white background and printed on high-quality photo paper; be identical; be two inches by two inches; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may not wear eyeglasses or headwear except for religious purposes. Your photo should not be affixed to your application and the photograph may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples.
CIBTvisas Order Form
Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.
Visa Application Form
You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:
- Include answers for all fields
- Display your full name as it appears in your passport
- Be signed
Loose-Leaf Visa
The Consulate of Vietnam offers a loose-leaf visa; this is a process that permits you to apply for the visa without submitting your passport to the Consulate.
If you elect for a loose-leaf visa, all of the above requirements apply with the exceptions that you only need to send a copy of your passport information page (not the actual passport) and you must provide two photographs.
You must secure the loose-leaf visa in your passport after receipt.
You may still use our Digital Photo Service with your Loose-Leaf Visa application. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.com/photo-service to upload your photo.
Letter of Approval
You must provide a Letter of Approval issued by the Department of the Ministry of Foreign affairs in Vietnam in attention to the Consulate in Houston.
Applicants Under the Age of 18
Minors traveling alone or with one parent or legal guardian must provide an original notarized letter from the absent parent or guardian approving the minor's travel. The non-traveling parent(s) or guardian(s) must also provide of copy of his or her identification. The visa applicant may sign their visa application form. If a parent or guardian decides to sign the visa application form, then they need to indicate their relationship with the visa applicant next to their signature, ex: "Mother", "Father", "Legal guardian".
A sample letter can be found by clicking the following link: https://cibtvisas.com/forms?formname=ParentalConsent.pdf
Urgent Applications
If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://cibtvisas.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.