Vietnam Embassy in Scotland - Visa Information & How to Apply

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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
Tourist Visa required For Scottish passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 11:30 - Tuesday - 09 April, 2024 ( 11 days 17 hours from now)
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: 17:58 PM, Thursday 28 March 2024
Dar Es Salaam: 20:58 PM, Thursday 28 March 2024
Time Difference: Dar Es Salaam 3.0 hours ahead Edinburgh

Embassy of Vietnam in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

How to apply

Scottish passport holders or foreign passports living in Scotland can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Scotland, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Scottish passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 37 GBP)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 11:30 AM, local Edinburgh time on 09 April 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 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

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 Scotland. 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: None


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.


2024 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 2024.

Holidays Date Day Counting down
Easter Sunday 31 March 2024Sunday1 days, 23 hours
Easter Monday 01 April 2024Monday2 days, 23 hours
Karume Day 07 April 2024Sunday8 days, 23 hours
Eid el Fitri 10 April 2024Wednesday11 days, 23 hours
Hung Kings Festival 18 April 2024Thursday19 days, 23 hours
Union Day 26 April 2024Friday27 days, 23 hours
Liberation Day/Reunification Day 30 April 2024Tuesday31 days
International Labor Day 01 May 2024Wednesday32 days
Worker's Day 01 May 2024Wednesday32 days
Mothers' Day 12 May 2024Sunday43 days

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