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Vietnam Embassy in United Kingdom - Visa Information & How to Apply

Business

Visa Requirements
Visa required

Visa Information
For business travelers holding UK (British) 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 10, 2025

Tourist

Visa Requirements
Not required
30 days

Visa Information
For UK (British) passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.

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Get it as soon as 18:30 - Tuesday - December 09, 2025 ( 1 day 20 hours from now)

Work

Visa Requirements
Visa required

Visa Information
For UK (British) nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.

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Student

Visa Requirements
Visa required

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

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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in United Kingdom

London

Address
Embassy of Vietnam in United Kingdom
Victoria Road 12-14, London W8-5rd, UK

Phone
+44 20 7937 1912

Fax
+44 20 7937 6108 or +44 20 7565 3853

Office hours
Mon-Fri, except public holidays Consular section: 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM (Visas, passports, legalization) Chancery: 9.00 AM - 5.00 PM (Close now)

Time Right Now
London: Sunday Dec 07, 2025 15:00 PM (Europe/London)

Email
embassy@vietnamembassy.org.uk

How to apply

UK (British) passport holders or foreign passports living in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom. 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 GBP)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 9.4 GBP 18.7 GBP
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 10.9 GBP 20.3 GBP
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 15.6 GBP 25.0 GBP
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 19.5 GBP 28.9 GBP
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 70.3 GBP 85.1 GBP
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 74.2 GBP 89.1 GBP
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 85.9 GBP 108.6 GBP
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 97.6 GBP 120.3 GBP

*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 Pound, click here to see our latest price in USD.

2025 Public Holiday Schedules in United Kingdom

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

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Date
08 December 2025

Day
Monday

Counting down
0 days, 1 hours

First Day of Hanukkah

Date
15 December 2025

Day
Monday

Counting down
7 days, 1 hours

December Solstice

Date
21 December 2025

Day
Sunday

Counting down
13 days, 1 hours

Last day of Hanukkah

Date
22 December 2025

Day
Monday

Counting down
14 days, 1 hours

Christmas Eve

Date
24 December 2025

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
16 days, 1 hours

Christmas Day

Date
25 December 2025

Day
Thursday

Counting down
17 days, 1 hours

Boxing Day

Date
26 December 2025

Day
Friday

Counting down
18 days, 1 hours

International New Year's Eve

Date
31 December 2025

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
23 days, 1 hours

New Year's Eve

Date
31 December 2025

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
23 days, 1 hours

International New Year's Day

Date
01 January 2026

Day
Thursday

Counting down
24 days, 1 hours

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