How to apply for a Vietnam visa in South Korea

Available Visas Visa Requirements Visa Information Get This Visa
Business Visa required For business travelers holding Korean passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as 18:00 - June 09, 2023
Tourist Not required 15 days For Korean passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 10:00 - June 06, 2023
Work Visa required For Korean nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required For students from South Korea who plan to study in Vietnam.

Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in South Korea

Seoul

Address
123 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea 110-230

Phone
+82 2 7205 124 or +82 2 7252 487

Fax
+82 2 7204 684 or +82 2 7392 064

Office hours
Monday - Friday: 09:00-17:30 (Close now)

Time Right Now
Seoul: Tuesday Jun 06, 2023 02:44 AM (Asia/Seoul)

Email
vietnamembassyseoul@gmail.com

Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul, Korea

How to apply

Korean passport holders or foreign passports living in South Korea 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 South Korea, 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 South Korea. 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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Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in KRW)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 13503.5 KRW 27007.0 KRW
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 15754.1 KRW 29257.5 KRW
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 22505.8 KRW 36009.3 KRW
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 28132.3 KRW 41635.7 KRW
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 101276.1 KRW 122656.6 KRW
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 106902.6 KRW 128283.1 KRW
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 123781.9 KRW 156415.3 KRW
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 140661.3 KRW 173294.7 KRW

*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 South Korean Won, click here to see our latest price in USD.


2023 Public Holiday Schedules in South Korea

To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and South Korea, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2023.

Holidays Date Day Counting down
June Solstice 21 June 2023Wednesday14 days, 23 hours
Constitution Day 17 July 2023Monday40 days
Liberation Day 15 August 2023Tuesday69 days
September Equinox 23 September 2023Saturday108 days
Chuseok Holiday 28 September 2023Thursday113 days
Chuseok 29 September 2023Friday114 days
Chuseok Holiday 30 September 2023Saturday115 days
Armed Forces Day 01 October 2023Sunday116 days
National Foundation Day 03 October 2023Tuesday118 days
Hangeul Proclamation Day 09 October 2023Monday124 days

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