However, in order to enter Vietnam, Colombian citizens are required to have a visa to Vietnam depending on the purpose of traveling, working or visiting relatives and sometimes the main visa is a barrier for each who is planning to go to Vietnam. So, how to apply for Vietnam visa?

1. Does Colombian need a visa to Vietnam?

Colombian nationality is not included in the visa exemption list, therefore, all Colombians need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourist or business purpose.

- Vietnam visa for tourist purpose is required

• Vietnam visa for business purpose is required

2. Two options for Colombian to apply for Vietnam visa

Colombian citizens can apply for Vietnam visas online and directly at the Embassy. With Vietnam visa online, you have 2 forms of apply: Evisa and Visa on arrival, this article we only mention Visa on arrival (refer to Vietnam Evisa for Colombians).

2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival

Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA) is a visa service on arrival, we will make a letter of approval from the Vietnam Immigration Department allowing you to board and enter Vietnam and you will get a Vietnam visa upon entering at the Vietnam international airport (NoiBai international airport in Hanoi Capital, Tan Son Nhat international airport in Ho Chi Minh City and DaNang international airport in Danang City)

Useful notes:

- Before applying online for a Vietnam Visa on arrival, the German citizen ensures that the passport has at least 6-month-validity and left pages from travel date.

- Visa on arrival is only applicable for Germans traveling by air to Vietnam.

2.2. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate

For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, Colombian can go to the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate nearest your location to apply for the visa.

At the present, in Colombia, there is no representative office of Vietnam's government so, in order to make visa code or get visa stamped, Colombians should contact with Vietnamese Embassy in the nearest neighboring country to apply for a visa with them.

Embassy of Vietnam in a nearby country: Panama & Venezuela

3. Steps to apply for a visa to Vietnam

Complying with the requirements, the process of applying for a Vietnam visa online is a very important note.

Step 1: Visit our website https://www.visa-vietnam.org.vn/apply-visa.html and complete the information for customers.

Step 2: Confirm the information and pay online

Step 3: Receive the approval letter by email and prepare necessary documents according to our staff's instructions.

Step 4: Use your approval letter to board the plane to Vietnam and receive your visa at Vietnam International Airport

Notes:

• Visa on arrival is available for Air travelers. Those arriving by land or cruise are required to contact the local Vietnam embassy to get a full Vietnam visa before departure.
• Visa on arrival must be picked up at Vietnam airports after landing. See detailed visa on arrival procedures at Vietnam airports.
• To fasten and smooth out your process of getting visa stamped at Vietnam airports; consider using our Airport services here.