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Vietnam Embassy in France - Visa Information & How to Apply

Business

Visa Requirements
Visa required

Visa Information
For business travelers holding French passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.

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Get it as soon as 18:00 - Wednesday - December 17, 2025

Tourist

Visa Requirements
Not required
45 days

Visa Information
For French passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.

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Get it as soon as 18:30 - Tuesday - December 16, 2025 ( 2 days 16 hours from now)

Work

Visa Requirements
Visa required

Visa Information
For French nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.

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Student

Visa Requirements
Visa required

Visa Information
For students from France who plan to study in Vietnam.

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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in France

Paris

Address
Embassy of Vietnam in Paris France
61 Rue de Miromesnil, 75008 Paris, France

Phone
+33 01 4414 6400

Fax
+33 014414 6421 and +33 01 4414 6426

Office hours
Monday - Thursday: 9.30 - 12:30 and 14:00 -17:00 - Friday: 9.30 - 12:30 (Close now)

Time Right Now
Paris: Saturday Dec 13, 2025 19:47 PM (Europe/Paris)

Email
vnparis.fr@gmail.com; vnemb.fr@mofa.gov.vn

How to apply

French passport holders or foreign passports living in France can choose between 02 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in France, 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 applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from France. 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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Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in EUR)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 11.0 EUR 21.9 EUR
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 12.8 EUR 23.7 EUR
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 18.3 EUR 29.2 EUR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 22.8 EUR 33.8 EUR
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 82.2 EUR 99.6 EUR
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 86.8 EUR 104.1 EUR
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 100.5 EUR 127.0 EUR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 114.2 EUR 140.7 EUR

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in Euro, click here to see our latest price in USD.

2025 Public Holiday Schedules in France

To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and France, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2025.

December Solstice

Date
21 December 2025

Day
Sunday

Counting down
6 days, 22 hours

Christmas Eve

Date
24 December 2025

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
9 days, 22 hours

Christmas Day

Date
25 December 2025

Day
Thursday

Counting down
10 days, 22 hours

St Stephen's Day

Date
26 December 2025

Day
Friday

Counting down
11 days, 22 hours

New Year's Eve

Date
31 December 2025

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
16 days, 22 hours

International New Year's Eve

Date
31 December 2025

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
16 days, 22 hours

New Year's Day

Date
01 January 2026

Day
Thursday

Counting down
17 days, 22 hours

International New Year's Day

Date
01 January 2026

Day
Thursday

Counting down
17 days, 22 hours

Valentine's Day

Date
14 February 2026

Day
Saturday

Counting down
61 days

Vietnamese New Year's Eve

Date
16 February 2026

Day
Monday

Counting down
63 days

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