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Vietnam Embassy in Tauranga - Visa Information & How to apply

Embassy of Vietnam in Tauranga

There is NO embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Tauranga, New Zealand. Travellers from Tauranga can contact the nearest embassy of Vietnam in Wellington for visa information.

Nearest Embassy Embassy of Vietnam in Wellington ( km)
Address Grand Plimmer Tower Level 21/2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington, Lambton 6011, New Zealand
Phone +64 4 473 5912
Distance 417.4km (259.4mi)
Travel Time
  • Fly from Tauranga total time 3h 12m
  • Bus to Rotorua, fly total time 4h 5m
  • Bus to Hamilton, fly total time 4h 19m
  • Bus to Taupo, fly total time 5h 27m
  • Bus, train total time 11h 12m
  • Drive total time 6h 30m
Current time in Tauranga Sunday May 05, 2024 23:52 PM

How to get from Tauranga to the embassy in Wellington

How to apply

New Zealander nationals and foreign visitors living in Tauranga, New Zealand can choose between applying for a visa through the embassy of Vietnam in Wellington 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 Tauranga, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your New Zealander passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 75 NZD)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 23:30 PM, local Tauranga time on 14 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 Tauranga, 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 Tauranga to Vietnam (Average flight time between Tauranga and Vietnam is about 16 hours, 20 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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