Vietnam Embassy in Sri Lanka - Visa Information & How to Apply

Available Visas Visa Requirements Visa Information Get This Visa
Business Visa required For business travelers holding Sri Lankan passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as
Tourist Visa required For Sri Lankan passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 17:00 - Tuesday - 14 May, 2024 ( 10 days 15 hours from now)
Work Visa required For Sri Lankan nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required For students from Sri Lanka who plan to study in Vietnam.

Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Sri Lanka

Colombo

Address
No. 30/5, Ward Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka

Phone
+94 11 2696 050

Fax
+94 11 2692 040

Office hours
Mon - Fri 09.00 am - 12.00 pm; 02.00 pm - 05.00 pm (Close now)

Time Right Now
Colombo: Saturday May 04, 2024 01:58 AM (Asia/Colombo)

Email
vnemb-srilanka@mofa.gov.vn

Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo, Sri Lanka

How to apply

Sri Lankan passport holders or foreign passports living in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Sri Lankan passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 14298 LKR)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 17:00 PM, local Colombo time on 14 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 Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka. 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 LKR)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 3650.6 LKR 7301.3 LKR
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 4259.1 LKR 7909.7 LKR
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 6084.4 LKR 9735.0 LKR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 7605.5 LKR 11256.1 LKR
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 27379.7 LKR 33159.9 LKR
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 28900.8 LKR 34681.0 LKR
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 33464.1 LKR 42286.5 LKR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 38027.4 LKR 46849.8 LKR

*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 Rupee, click here to see our latest price in USD.


2024 Public Holiday Schedules in Sri Lanka

To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and Sri Lanka, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2024.

Holidays Date Day Counting down
Mother's Day 12 May 2024Sunday7 days, 20 hours
Vesak Full Moon Poya Day 23 May 2024Thursday18 days, 20 hours
Day after Vesak Full Moon Poya Day 24 May 2024Friday19 days, 20 hours
Father's Day 16 June 2024Sunday42 days
Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) 17 June 2024Monday43 days
June Solstice 21 June 2024Friday47 days
Poson Full Moon Poya Day 21 June 2024Friday47 days
Vietnamese Family Day 28 June 2024Friday54 days
Esala Full Moon Poya Day 20 July 2024Saturday76 days
Nikini Full Moon Poya Day 19 August 2024Monday106 days

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