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Please note that this is a Non-official site which is operated by a private travel agency providing the approval letter service for visa on arrival. If you wish to apply for a visa before you go, please contact the embassy directly for assistance.

Vietnam Embassy in New Zealand - Visa Information & How to Apply

Business

Visa Requirements
Visa required

Visa Information
For business travelers holding New Zealander 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
Visa required

Visa Information
For New Zealander 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 New Zealander nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.

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Student

Visa Requirements
Visa required

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

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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in New Zealand

Wellington

Address
Embassy of Vietnam in Wellington, NZ
Grand Plimmer Tower Level 21/2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington, Lambton 6011, New Zealand

Phone
+64 4 473 5912

Fax
+64 4 473 5913

Office hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am-12:00 AM and 2:00pm -5:00pm (Close now)

Time Right Now
Wellington: Sunday Dec 14, 2025 07:43 AM (Pacific/Auckland)

Email
embassyvn@clear.net.nz

How to apply

New Zealander passport holders or foreign passports living in New Zealand 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 New Zealand, 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 New Zealand. 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.

Tips:


Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in NZD)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 19.2 NZD 38.5 NZD
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 22.5 NZD 41.7 NZD
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 32.1 NZD 51.3 NZD
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 40.1 NZD 59.3 NZD
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 144.3 NZD 174.8 NZD
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 152.3 NZD 182.8 NZD
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 176.4 NZD 222.9 NZD
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 200.4 NZD 247.0 NZD

*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 New Zealand Dollar, click here to see our latest price in USD.


2025 Public Holiday Schedules in New Zealand

To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and New Zealand, 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

December Solstice

Date
22 December 2025

Day
Monday

Counting down
7 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

Boxing 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

International New Year's Day

Date
01 January 2026

Day
Thursday

Counting down
17 days, 22 hours

New Year's Day

Date
01 January 2026

Day
Thursday

Counting down
17 days, 22 hours

Day after New Year's Day

Date
02 January 2026

Day
Friday

Counting down
18 days, 22 hours

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