Vietnam visa: How to stay for three months with no visa extension

Vietnam is a popular holiday destination for people staying or living in Dubai.

Particularly over the warmer summer months, many decide to make the trip – with Ho Chi Minh City a seven-hour flight away.

And now, tourists should be able to visit for a much longer period than ever before.

That’s because the Vietnamese government has prolonged the duration of e-visas granted to foreign tourists so you can stay for three months.

Previously available for a maximum of 30 days, the move makes it significantly easier to travel and stay around the picturesque nation.

The e-visa will be valid for single-entry or multiple entries.

Vietnam visa: How to apply online

For single-entry or multiple-entry, simply fill in the online form here.
Pay your visa fee. These costs vary – but for single-entry visas, it will set you back $17 (approx. Dhs62) for one month or $25 (approx. Dhs92) for three months.
Once you receive your approval letter (normally within two business days), print it out in colour and bring it to Vietnam with you.
Complete an Entry/Exit form – available at one of Vietnam’s four international airports (Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang) or via a download from the government website.
Get your visa stamp on arrival by presenting your approval letter, passport, photos and cash payment of $25 (approx. Dhs92) for a stamping fee.

Have six months of validity remaining on your passport at the date of your arrival in Vietnam.
Have plenty of blank pages on your passport for visa stamps before you leave.
Prepare at least two passport photos (4cm x 6cm).

For more information, you can check out the Vietnamese government’s website.