Vietnam is one of the most fascinating countries to visit in the world. You have breathtaking sceneries, culinary delights, welcoming locals, wide ranges of outdoor activities, relaxing activities, a wonderful culture and beautiful beaches. There is something for everyone here, which is one of the reasons why it is such a beloved travel destination.
If you are planning a trip to Vietnam from Japan in the nearby future, make sure that you apply for a visa. Japanese citizens are NOT required to have a visa when entering the country for less than 15 days. However, it is very important that you apply for the visa if a Japanese passport holder want to visit Vietnam for more than 15 days.
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Vietnam now offers a so called “e-Visa” (valid for 30 days, single entry) to 81 nationalities (Please see Contry list for Vietnam e-visa), Japan being one. This means that Japanese citizens who wants to travel to Vietnam can now apply for a Vietnam e-Visa online before leaving. This means that you do not have to go to the embassy or consulate in order to get your visa. With the online e-visa, you can do it all from the comforts of your home or from wherever you are in the world. All you need is a smartphone, tablet or computer, and stable WiFi.
The Visa on Arrival system used to be a popular way to acquire a visa because it is also done online. But nowadays, the e-Visa has become more popular because you do not have to queue for a long time, like you have to with the Visa on Arrival. You do not have to pay an additional fee upon arriving in Vietnam either. However, if you want a multiple entry visa or want to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days, visa on arrival is the only option for you.
The answer is Japanese citizens won’t need a visa if stay for less than 15 days. A gap of at least 30 days between two visa-free visits is required. This is because they are part of the visa waiver program that allows member to travel to the country with a visa exemption scheme.
In case of Japanese citizens are required to have a visa (for staying more than 30 days, or re-enter the country with 30 days after exit with a visa-free). The easiest way to get one is by applying for the e-Visa before traveling. All you need to do is fill out an online application form. In the form, you need to enter basic information such as name, date of birth, nationality, as well as details from your travel documentation such as passport number, date of expiry, etc.
In addition to these details, you will also have to answer some basic security questions in order to be able to submit your Vietnam e-Visa application. These questions will cover your criminal background, health history, and further travel information. Finally, when everything has been filled out, the application will be sent to the Vietnamese authorities to be screened. After that, it should not take long until the application has been approved of and sent via email.
In order to ensure that you will not come across any problems with your e-visa, make sure to go through your application thoroughly before sending it. The application can be delayed, or even rejected, if there is something wrong in the application. Therefore, it is always good to read it thoroughly before submitting.
Once your Vietnam e-visa has been approved of and sent in a PDF format, print it out and present it at the Vietnamese border upon arrival, along with your passport.
As with all nationalities, there are a few requirements that one must fulfill before being able to apply for the Vietnam e-visa. Here are the requirements for Japanese citizens to apply a Vietnam e-visa:
If you have dual citizenship, it is very important that you travel with the passport that was used in your application, otherwise you could be denied entry if the information on the passport does not match the information that was stated on the e-Visa.
