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Vietnam Visa for Nepali Citizens

Up-to-date Vietnam visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.

At a glance — Vietnam Vietnam e-Visa (Single Entry)

Processing time
3–5 working days.
Stay duration
Up to 90 days (specify on application).
Visa validity
Up to 90 days.
Entries
Single.
Where to apply
Apply online at evisa.gov.vn; pay by card; e-Visa emailed.

Visa categories available

Tourist — Vietnam e-Visa (Single Entry)

Tourism, business, family visit.

Stay
Up to 90 days (specify on application).
Processing
3–5 working days.

Multi-Entry — Vietnam e-Visa (Multiple Entry)

Tourism, business, repeat visits.

Stay
Up to 90 days per entry / 90 days total within validity.
Processing
3–5 working days.

voa — Vietnam VOA (with Pre-Approval Letter)

Tourism / business via approval letter (arrival by air only).

Stay
30 / 90 days.
Processing
2–3 working days for letter.

Required documents — Vietnam tourist visa

  1. Passport bio-page (6+ months, 2 blank pages)

    JPEG.

    Required

  2. Portrait photo (4 × 6 cm, white background, no glasses)

    JPEG.

    Required

  3. Email + payment card

    Required

  4. Travel dates + entry/exit ports

    Required

  5. Accommodation address in Vietnam

    Required

  6. Return ticket + travel itinerary

    Recommended.

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Vietnam embassy in Nepal

Mission
Honorary Consulate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam — Kathmandu
Address
152 Rani Devi Marg, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone
+977 1 4002315
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 by appointment. Established 23 October 2016.
Application centre
Online — evisa.gov.vn (e-Visa, primary route) — Honorary Consulate handles legalisation only — visa applications go via e-Visa portal. Full Embassy is in New Delhi: D-25 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, +91-11-2687-9852.

Important notes

  • Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
  • Nepalis MUST apply for e-Visa online — NO visa-free entry. VOA available only with pre-approval letter from a Vietnam visa agency.
  • Vietnam expanded e-Visa to ALL nationalities (including Nepal) on 15 Aug 2023. Single OR multiple entry, up to 90 days.
  • Passport must have 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
  • e-Visa cost: USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry (each up to 90 days).
  • Processing 3–5 working days; expedited 1–2 days via agencies.
  • Photo: 4 × 6 cm, white background, no glasses, JPEG.
  • Photo of full passport bio-page in JPEG also required.
  • All 33 international ports of entry accept e-Visa (8 airports, 16 land, 9 sea).
  • e-Visa is NOT extendable in-country — must exit and re-apply.
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa allowed since 90-day expansion (Aug 2023).
  • Application non-refundable on rejection.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a Vietnam tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?
3–5 working days.
How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Vietnam on a tourist visa?
Up to 90 days (specify on application). (Vietnam e-Visa (Single Entry)).
Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Vietnam tourist visa?
Apply online at evisa.gov.vn; pay by card; e-Visa emailed.
What documents are required for a Vietnam tourist visa from Nepal?
Required documents include: Passport bio-page (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Portrait photo (4 × 6 cm, white background, no glasses); Email + payment card; Travel dates + entry/exit ports; Accommodation address in Vietnam.
Where is the Vietnam embassy in Nepal?
Honorary Consulate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam — Kathmandu — 152 Rani Devi Marg, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal. Phone: +977 1 4002315.
Is there an online portal to apply for a Vietnam visa?
Yes — apply online at https://evisa.gov.vn (English) · https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (alternative URL).
How is the Vietnam visa fee paid?
Online debit/credit card; cash USD for VOA stamping fee.
Can Yatra help with a Vietnam visa application?
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Vietnam including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

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