Good news for all Irish travellers to Vietnam. No more queues at the Embassy or consulate of Vietnam prior to departure. In order to fast-track visa processing time, the Vietnam Immigration department in the Ministry of Public Security introduced the e-Visa. This simply means that an Irish citizen with a valid passport can apply online for a visa.
The way it works is that an agency appointed by the Immigration department receives the written application via email. This saves the traveller a trip to the embassy and the delays that may ensue. It also means that one can apply for a visa at any time of day or night or during the holidays. Upon approval of the application, a confirmation letter is sent via email. All the traveller has to do is print it and proceed to his or her flight.
How much Vietnam Visa Free for Irish ?
The agency charges a handling fee depending with the type of visa applied for. This could be a single entry or multiple entry for either 1 month, 3 months or 6 months. Business travellers could also apply for a business visa for 6 months or 1 year. The visa is stamped on the passport at the airport upon arrival. A stamp fee applies. The handling fees and the stamp fees for Irish citizens are as below:
| Visa type | Service fee | Stamp fee |
| 1 month single entry | 18 USD 8 USD | $25 USD |
| 1 month multiple entries | 23 USD 8 USD | $50 USD |
| 3 months single entry | 25 USD 18 USD | $25 USD |
| 3 months multiple entries | 48 USD 30 USD | $50 USD |
The handling fee means guarantee of your money back in the rare case of a decline. For those travelling with children, the same application should be done for each child. In the case of persons holding a diplomatic passport, the application will have to be done at the embassy of Vietnam. As long as the Irish citizen plans to arrive in the below International airports, this arrangement is possible.
– Ho Chi Minh city – Tan Son Nat International airport
– Hanoi city – Noi Bai international airport
– Da Nang City – Da Nang international airport
– Nha Trang city – Cam Ranh International airport
Further VIP services are availed by the agency upon request to make the airport arrival smooth. Vietnam embraces the Irish visitors and the good luck they bring.
