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Vietnam Embassy in Columbus - Visa Information & How to apply

Embassy of Vietnam in Columbus

There is NO embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Columbus, United States. Travellers from Columbus can contact the nearest embassy of Vietnam in Washington for visa information.

Nearest Embassy Embassy of Vietnam in Washington ( km)
Address 1233 20th St NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Phone +1 202 861 0737
Distance 524.9km (326.2mi)
Travel Time
  • Fly Columbus to Reagan Washington total time 2h 42m
  • Fly Columbus to Washington Dulles total time 3h 23m
  • Fly Columbus to Baltimore, train total time 3h 25m
  • Bus to Dayton, fly to Reagan Washington total time 4h 23m
  • Bus, train total time 11h 57m
  • Bus, train via Cleveland Amtrak Station total time 15h 7m
  • Drive total time 6h 58m
Current time in Columbus Sunday Apr 28, 2024 22:26 PM

How to get from Columbus to the embassy in Washington

How to apply

U.S nationals and foreign visitors living in Columbus, United States can choose between applying for a visa through the embassy of Vietnam in Washington 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 Columbus, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your U.S passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee 47 USD
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 07:30 AM, local Columbus time on 10 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus to Vietnam (Average flight time between Columbus and Vietnam is about 21 hours, 59 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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