Getting a visa to Vietnam is pretty easy for Belgian citizens. If you are a citizen of the Kingdom of Belgium, then you must (under all circumstances) have a visa ready before you step into Vietnam.
Are you thinking of visiting Vietnam from Belgium? That is a great idea. Vietnam has a lot to offer tourists as well as business visitors. There are a number of great vacation spots and the government of Vietnam is trying its best to make sure that travel to the country is easy. One of the ways they are doing that is the introduction of Vietnam e-visa for Belgian. This allows travelers to Vietnam to get a visa without lining up at an embassy.
The Vietnam e-visa for Belgian is a hassle-free way to make that first step towards an exciting time in Vietnam. It is, however, important to know what regulations apply and the entire procedure of getting the visa. Here is useful information to get the e-visa for Belgium nationals.
Passport: Your Belgium passport has to be valid for at least 6 months with sufficient space for the stamp. The passport must also have at least 2 free pages. Also, scan the passport for uploading along with the form.
Digital Photograph: Scan a recent digital picture of yours, and have it ready to for uploading purpose. Photo-requirements
Internet Connection: You must have a strong and reliable internet connection. As the entire application process is carried out online in a single browser session the internet connectivity must not discontinue.
Email: Every communication regarding the progress of your application for Vietnam e-visa for Belgian will be made through email. You need to have a working email address. So that you do not miss the email from the immigration department that will grant you the visa.
Money: There are different payments you will need to make and these will be made electronically. You, therefore, need to be able to make PayPal payments or credit card. If you have someone who can make the payment on your behalf, that would work as well. But they need to be present to make the payment as you submit the application. There is an application fee as well as an agent fee. You will also need to pay for the stamp on arrival in Vietnam. Remit the payment in cash, in American dollars.
Since the visa will show when you intend to arrive in the country and when you must leave, you should give thought to that so you will be able to include your itinerary in the application. Note that after the visa is issued, you can arrive in the country on the date indicated or after, but not before. You also cannot arrive after the 30 days have elapsed because then you need another Vietnam e-visa for Belgian.
Before you get started, ensure that you have collected all the requirements to submit an application for a visa. Remember that you will need to complete the process in a single session so if your laptop battery is low, you probably should first put it on charge before you get started and anticipate anything else that may prevent you from completing the process in a single session.
When you have everything ready, go ahead to complete the application form. Ensure that you provide accurate information and that it corresponds with other information on your passport and any other document that may have a connection to the information provided in the application.
Upload the required documents according to the prompt you will see and then make payment and submit the application. In your email, you will see a confirmation of the submission of the application and then you can wait for a few working days before you receive feedback.
On the approval of the visa, it will be sent to your email as a PDF that you will be able to print. Carry the printed via with you and on arrival in Vietnam, hand this over along with your passport and two passport size photographs. You will have to pay a stamp fee for your passport stamping process.
Agent fees are separate from the other fees that you pay for the visa. Agents help an applicant in the visa approval process, and then send the visa to the applicant by email. Some agents can even meet you at the airport in Vietnam to help you get the stamp.
Agent fees do not have a fixed fee and it will vary according to the agent you use and the service they provide. Most agents will offer you a money-back guarantee if you do not succeed with your application.
You should also be informed that the e-visa is only for single entry and if you would like to go in and out of the country through the duration of your visa, you will need to look for a different visa which you will receive on arrival at the airport. The process is similar but you end up with an approval letter which you will have to present at the airport to be granted a visa.