How to apply for a Vietnam visa in Scotland
| Available Visas | Visa Requirements | Visa Information | Get This Visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Visa required | For business travelers holding Scottish passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. | Get it as soon as 18:00 - June 14, 2023 |
| Tourist | Visa required | For Scottish passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. | Get it as soon as 10:00 - June 12, 2023 |
| Work | Visa required | For Scottish nationals who intend to work in Vietnam. | |
| Student | Visa required | For students from Scotland who plan to study in Vietnam. |
Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Scotland
There is no embassy of Vietnam in Edinburgh, Scotland at the moment.
Please find the information below for the nearest embassy of Vietnam.
Nearest Embassy
Embassy of Vietnam in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(It is a 1884.9 km distance from Edinburgh with 3 hours, 8 minutes flight)
Plot 15 Bongoyo Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone
+255 22 266 4535
To call the embassy from Scotland, please dial +255
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Edinburgh: 01:19 AM, Saturday 10 June 2023
Dar Es Salaam: 03:19 AM, Saturday 10 June 2023
Time Difference: Dar Es Salaam 3.0 hours ahead Edinburgh
How to apply
Scottish passport holders or foreign passports living in Scotland can choose between 02 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Scotland, 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
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Scotland. 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 GBP)
| Visa Type | 3 Working Days | 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 9.5 GBP | 18.9 GBP |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 11.1 GBP | 20.5 GBP |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 15.8 GBP | 25.3 GBP |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 19.7 GBP | 29.2 GBP |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 71.1 GBP | 86.1 GBP |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 75.0 GBP | 90.0 GBP |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 86.8 GBP | 109.7 GBP |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 98.7 GBP | 121.6 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.
2023 Public Holiday Schedules in Scotland
To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and Scotland, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2023.
| Holidays | Date | Day | Counting down |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Solstice | 21 June 2023 | Wednesday | 10 days, 16 hours |
| Eid al-Adha | 29 June 2023 | Thursday | 18 days, 16 hours |
| Saba Saba | 07 July 2023 | Friday | 26 days, 16 hours |
| Farmers' Day | 08 August 2023 | Tuesday | 58 days |
| September Equinox | 23 September 2023 | Saturday | 104 days |
| Maulid | 27 September 2023 | Wednesday | 108 days |
| Mwalimu Nyerere Day | 14 October 2023 | Saturday | 125 days |
| Independence Day | 09 December 2023 | Saturday | 181 days |
| December Solstice | 22 December 2023 | Friday | 194 days |
| Christmas Eve | 24 December 2023 | Sunday | 196 days |