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Vietnam Embassy in La Serena - Visa Information & How to apply

Embassy of Vietnam in La Serena

There is NO embassy/consulate of Vietnam in La Serena, Chile. Travellers from La Serena can contact the nearest embassy of Vietnam in Santiago for visa information.

Nearest Embassy Embassy of Vietnam in Santiago ( km)
Address Eliodoro Yáñez 2897, Providencia, Santiago, Chile
Phone +56 2 2316 1568, +56 2 232 1135 , +56 2 232 1394
Distance 394.6km (245.2mi)
Travel Time
  • Fly total time 3h 2m
  • Drive total time 4h 30m
Current time in La Serena Monday May 06, 2024 01:45 AM

How to get from La Serena to the embassy in Santiago

How to apply

Chilean nationals and foreign visitors living in La Serena, Chile can choose between applying for a visa through the embassy of Vietnam in Santiago or applying online for an approval letter to pick up the visa on arrival.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from La Serena, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Chilean passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 37296 CLP)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 07:30 AM, local La Serena time on 15 May 2024.
  5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in La Serena, the following documents are REQUIRED:

  • Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
  • Application form (Click here to download)
  • 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
  • Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for those who fly from La Serena to Vietnam (Average flight time between La Serena and Vietnam is about 31 hours, 37 minutes). The process involves 4 simple steps:

  1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
  2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
  3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
  4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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