Vietnam Embassy in Switzerland - Visa Information & How to Apply
Business
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For business travelers holding Swiss 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 Swiss 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 Swiss nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
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Student
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For students from Switzerland who plan to study in Vietnam.
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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Switzerland
Bern
Address
Embassy of Vietnam in Berne, Switzerland
Schlosslistrasse 26, 3008 Berne, Switzerland
Phone
+41 31 3887 878, +41 31 3887 882
Fax
+ 41 31 3887 879
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Bern: Saturday Dec 13, 2025 19:45 PM (Europe/Zurich)
Email
vietsuisse@bluewin.ch
How to apply
Swiss passport holders or foreign passports living in Switzerland 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 Switzerland, 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 Switzerland. The process involves 4 simple steps:
- Submit an online form for the approval letter.
- Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
- Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
- Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.
Tips: None
Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in CHF)
| Visa Type | 3 Working Days | 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 10.7 CHF | 21.4 CHF |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 12.5 CHF | 23.2 CHF |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 17.8 CHF | 28.5 CHF |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 22.3 CHF | 33.0 CHF |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 80.2 CHF | 97.2 CHF |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 84.7 CHF | 101.6 CHF |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 98.1 CHF | 123.9 CHF |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 111.4 CHF | 137.3 CHF |
*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 Swiss Franc, click here to see our latest price in USD.
2025 Public Holiday Schedules in Switzerland
To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and Switzerland, 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
Restoration Day
Date
31 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
16 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
Berchtold Day
Date
02 January 2026
Day
Friday
Counting down
18 days, 22 hours