Vietnam visa for United Kingdom

Vietnam and the UK established the strategic partnership in 2010, with two-way trade increasing by 30 percent in 2011.

Economics and education will be given priority in bilateral cooperation. There are now more than 7,000 Vietnamese students studying in the UK, while universities from the two countries are seeking opportunities to promote cooperation through corporate training programs.

The UK is now Vietnam’s leading EU partner, with two-way trade reaching US$3 billion in 2011 and UK investment in Vietnam hitting US$2.5 billion.

Vietnam Immigration policy regulates that all United Kingdom passport holders need to apply for visa for Vietnam before entering the countries. From United Kingdom, you can get a visa to Vietnam by two 2 options:

1. Get Vietnam visa on arrival: Visa on arrival is beneficial for those who live far away from the Vietnamese embassies and do not wish to send their passports away by postal mail.
- Issuing unit: Vietnam Immigration Department
- Processing time: 1 to 2 working days
- No passport send off required
- How it works? You go online at http://www.rapidvietnamvisa.com, fill in the secured form, and just wait 36 hour to 2 working days (normal service) or within 1 working day (urgent service) to get your Visa approval letter via email. Taking this letter of approval, your passport, 2 photos and US$25 (for single entry)/ US$50 (for multiple entry) as stamping fee to get your visa at airport. Further information, please visit application process or contact with us.

2. Get Vietnam entry visa at Vietnam Embassy in United Kingdom:
- Issuing unit: Vietnam Embassy
- Processing time: 4 to 5 working days
- Your original passport required

Embassy of Vietnam in London, United Kingdom
Address: 12-14 Victoria Rd., London W8-5rd, UK
Phone: (4420) 79371912
Fax: (44020) 7565385
Email: embassy@vietnamembassy.org.uk

Consulate General of Vietnam in London, United Kingdom
Address: 12-14 Victoria Rd., London W8-5rd, UK
Phone: (4420) 79371912
Fax: (44020) 7565385
Email: embassy@vietnamembassy.org.uk

However, visa getting at Vietnam Embassy tends to consume more time and money. There are a lot of our clients choose applying for Vietnam visa online to avoid bureaucratic barriers and nuisance there. To get more information about the Vietnam visa on arrival, please refer to Vietnam visa on arrival and FAQ page.

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