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Visa Information

Indian citizens are required to obtain a visa before traveling to Vietnam. Indians can apply for a visa in India or through Vietnamese embassies in other countries.

Option 1:

Applications can be submitted at the Vietnamese Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai. The application process requires the following:

• Original passport (valid for at least 1 month beyond your departure date from Vietnam)
• Completed Vietnam visa application form (Download form)
• One passport-sized photo (4x6 cm)

Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi, India

• Address: 20 Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021
• Phone: +91 11 4607 3367
• Fax: +91 11 26879856
• Website: www.vnembassy-newdelhi.mofa.gov.vn/

Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai, India

• Address: Unit 805, 8th Floor, Powai Plaza, Hiranandani Gardens, Central Avenue, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India
• Phone: +91 22 2570 2033
• Fax: +91 22 2570 2034
• Email: tlsq.mumbai@mofa.gov.vn

Option 2:

You can apply for a visa on arrival through an online process. This option requires an approval letter, which can be secured through a registered travel agency in Vietnam. Upon arrival at a Vietnamese airport, you can present the letter to obtain your visa stamp.

Indian Passport Application

Requirements:

1. Obtain the passport application form from the Passport Offices in India or through Online Registration at https://portal2.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProjectUI/User%20Guide.pdf. If you are in Vietnam, download and complete the form, then submit your application in person at the Indian Embassy or Consulate. If the applicant is under 18, the form must be counter-signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Note: Careful completion of the Indian passport application form is crucial; any mistakes may result in rejection and extend the process significantly. Ensure to fill the form in CAPITAL LETTERS using a black or blue pen, and provide the exact names of parents as listed on ration cards and other official documents.

2. Submit four recent identical passport-size photographs (4 X 4 cm) showing a front pose against a light background. Sign the application with a signature sized 1.5 X 4.5 cm within the designated box as your specimen signature.

3. Include the original birth certificate (duly attested) along with photocopies of both parents' passports.

4. Provide a declaration that is duly signed by the parents.

5. Pay the applicable fee (details below).

6. It is advisable to arrive early in the morning, as early arrival can lead to quicker processing.

Fee:

Processing Time:

The processing time is approximately 10 business days; however, please expect variations from five to 15 days for the passport to be ready.

Indian Embassy and Consulates in Vietnam

Embassy of India in Hanoi

• Correspondence Address: 58-60 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Fax No: +84 24 3824 4998
• Telephone No: +84 24 3824 4989/90
• In case of emergency contact: +84 943 495 677
• Website: https://www.indembassy.gov.in/hanoi/

Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City

• Address: Villa Orchid 14, An Phu Superior Villa Compound, 36, Thao Dien, District 2, HCM City
• Tel: +84 28 3744 2400
• Emergency Contact Number: +84 91 718 0776
• Website: https://www.cgihcmc.gov.in/