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Vietnam Embassy in South Korea - Visa Information & How to Apply

Business

Visa Requirements
Visa required

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

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Get it as soon as 18:00 - Tuesday - November 18, 2025

Tourist

Visa Requirements
Not required
45 days

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

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Get it as soon as 18:30 - Monday - November 17, 2025 ( 4 days 17 hours from now)

Work

Visa Requirements
Visa required

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

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Student

Visa Requirements
Visa required

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

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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in South Korea

Seoul

Address
Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul, Korea
123 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea 110-230

Phone
+82 2 7205 124 or +82 2 7252 487

Fax
+82 2 7204 684 or +82 2 7392 064

Office hours
Monday - Friday: 09:00-17:30 (Close now)

Time Right Now
Seoul: Thursday Nov 13, 2025 03:07 AM (Asia/Seoul)

Email
vietnamembassyseoul@gmail.com

How to apply

Korean passport holders or foreign passports living in South Korea 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 South Korea, 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 South Korea. 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 KRW)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 15264.8 KRW 30529.6 KRW
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 17808.9 KRW 33073.7 KRW
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 25441.3 KRW 40706.1 KRW
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 31801.6 KRW 47066.4 KRW
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 114485.9 KRW 138655.2 KRW
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 120846.3 KRW 145015.5 KRW
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 139927.2 KRW 176817.2 KRW
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 159008.2 KRW 195898.1 KRW

*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 South Korean Won, click here to see our latest price in USD.

2025 Public Holiday Schedules in South Korea

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

December Solstice

Date
21 December 2025

Day
Sunday

Counting down
37 days

December Solstice

Date
22 December 2025

Day
Monday

Counting down
38 days

Christmas Eve

Date
24 December 2025

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
40 days

Christmas Day

Date
25 December 2025

Day
Thursday

Counting down
41 days

New Year's Eve

Date
31 December 2025

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
47 days

International New Year's Eve

Date
31 December 2025

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
47 days

International New Year's Day

Date
01 January 2026

Day
Thursday

Counting down
48 days

New Year's Day

Date
01 January 2026

Day
Thursday

Counting down
48 days

Valentine's Day

Date
14 February 2026

Day
Saturday

Counting down
92 days

Seollal Holiday

Date
16 February 2026

Day
Monday

Counting down
94 days

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