Vietnam Embassy in Colombo - Visa Information & how to apply
Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo - Sri Lanka
| Address: | No. 30/5, Ward Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka |
| Phone: | +94 11 2696 050 |
| Fax: | +94 11 2692 040 |
| Email: | vnemb-srilanka@mofa.gov.vn |
| Office hours: | Mon - Fri 09.00 am - 12.00 pm; 02.00 pm - 05.00 pm |
How to apply
Travellers from Colombo, Sri Lanka can apply for a visa for Vietnam in person at the embassy of Vietnam in Colombo or apply for a pre-approved visa letter online to pick up the visa on arrival.
To apply for an e-visa online from Colombo, please follow these steps:
- Access our online e-visa application form.
- Upload .jpg images of your Sri Lankan passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
- Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 14298 LKR)
- Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 17:00 PM, local Colombo time on 03 June 2025.
- Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Colombo, 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
Visa on arrival is an easy and convenient way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for Sri Lankan applicants or foreign travellers residing in Colombo who plan to arrive in Vietnam by air from Colombo, Sri Lanka. 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions, answered
1 - How do I make a visa appointment at the Vietnamese embassy/consulate in Colombo?
2 - What time does the embassy open?
3 - How long does it take to get a visa in Colombo?
4 - How much is a tourist visa in Colombo?
E-visa: 25 USD for 1 month single entry.
Visa on arrival stamping fee: 25 USD for single entry and 50 USD for multiple entry.