After more than 2 years of continuously implementing policies to tighten entry and restrict travel to prevent Covid-19, many countries around the world have begun to reopen the borders, including Vietnam. Vietnamese government has issued new regulations on reopening the tourism industry and welcoming international visitors back from March 2022.
Issuance of Vietnam visa for Austrians 2022
Along with increasing the frequency of flights to countries around the world, Vietnam has restored visa policy for most countries, including Austrians. Vietnam Immigration Department has officially allowed Austrians to apply visa to enter Vietnam from March 15, 2022, including visas at embassies and consulates, or e-visa, or visa on arrival.
Vietnamese government has approved to re-issue visas for Austrians, and Austrians can come to Vietnam normally after more than 2 years of being unable to come to Vietnam because of Covid-19.
Vietnam e-visa for Austrians 2022
The e-visa system has been reopened for Austrians in 2022. With e-visa, Austrian passport holders can enter Vietnam for up to 30 days for both tourism and business purposes.
Procedures for applying Vietnam e-visa for Austrians in 2022 will also return to the same time as before the pandemic. All processes will be done online through the electronic visa application system easily and quickly. Austrians only need to prepare a scanned copy of their passport and a clear photo of themselves to upload to the visa application system. The visa approval process will take about 2-3 working days, and the e-visa file will be sent to the applicant’s email in PDF format.
Vietnam e-visa allows Austrian citizens to enter Vietnam by air, land and sea. At the time of entry, the Immigration Department officer will check the e-visa and passport, compare it with the information on the system, and check the documents related to the Covid-19 vaccination, then allow you to enter.
Vietnam visa on arrival for Austrians 2022
Along with the e-visa policy, Visa on arrival for Austrian citizens is also reissued by Vietnamese government in 2022. Austrians need to apply for an approval letter before entering Vietnam by filling out the online visa application form. After about 2 working days, the approval letter will be sent to the applicant’s email.
For visa on arrival, Austrian passport holders are only allowed to enter Vietnam via air. And when entering the country, Austrians need to present the following documents:
With visa on arrival, Austrian citizens can get single or multiple entry, with valid period from 1 month to 3 months.