Vietnam Embassy in Gwangju - Visa Information & How to apply

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Embassy of Vietnam in Gwangju

There is NO embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Gwangju, South Korea. Travellers from Gwangju can contact the nearest embassy of Vietnam in Seoul for visa information.

Nearest Embassy Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul (269.2 km)
Address 123 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea 110-230
Phone +82 2 7205 124 or +82 2 7252 487
Distance 269.2km (167.2mi)
Travel Time
  • Train via Gwangmyeong Station total time 2h 48m
  • Train, subway total time 3h 48m
  • Train total time 3h 50m
  • Drive total time 3h 29m
  • Fly from Gwangju total time 2h 42m
  • Bus to Yosu, fly total time 4h 5m
  • Bus to Jinju, fly total time 4h 35m
Current time in Gwangju Friday Mar 29, 2024 11:08 AM

How to get from Gwangju to the embassy in Seoul

How to apply

Korean nationals and foreign visitors living in Gwangju, South Korea can choose between applying for a visa through the embassy of Vietnam in Seoul 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 Gwangju, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Korean passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 59787 KRW)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 20:30 PM, local Gwangju 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 Gwangju, 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 Gwangju to Vietnam (Average flight time between Gwangju and Vietnam is about 4 hours, 18 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.

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 15264.8 KRW 30529.6 KRW
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 17808.9 KRW 33073.7 KRW
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 25441.3 KRW 40706.1 KRW
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 31801.6 KRW 47066.4 KRW
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 114485.9 KRW 138655.2 KRW
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 120846.3 KRW 145015.5 KRW
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 139927.2 KRW 176817.2 KRW
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 159008.2 KRW 195898.1 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.