Vietnam Embassy in Switzerland - Visa Information & How to Apply
| Available Visas | Visa Requirements | Visa Information | Get This Visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Visa required | For business travelers holding Swiss passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. | Get it as soon as |
| Tourist | Visa required | For Swiss passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. | Get it as soon as 13:30 - Wednesday - 23 July, 2025 ( 9 days 3 hours from now) |
| Work | Visa required | For Swiss nationals who intend to work in Vietnam. | |
| Student | Visa required | For students from Switzerland who plan to study in Vietnam. |
Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Switzerland
Address
Schlosslistrasse 26, 3008 Berne, Switzerland
Phone
+41 31 3887 878, +41 31 3887 882
Fax
+ 41 31 3887 879
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
(Open now)
Time Right Now
Bern: Monday Jul 14, 2025 10:23 AM (Europe/Zurich)
Email
vietsuisse@bluewin.ch
How to apply
Swiss passport holders or foreign passports living in Switzerland can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.
To apply for an e-visa online from Switzerland, please follow these steps:
- Access our online e-visa application form.
- Upload .jpg images of your Swiss passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
- Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 42 CHF)
- Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 13:30 PM, local Berne time on 23 July 2025.
- Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Switzerland, 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 alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Switzerland. 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.
Tips: None
Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in CHF)
| Visa Type | 3 Working Days | 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 10.7 CHF | 21.4 CHF |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 12.5 CHF | 23.2 CHF |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 17.8 CHF | 28.5 CHF |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 22.3 CHF | 33.0 CHF |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 80.2 CHF | 97.2 CHF |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 84.7 CHF | 101.6 CHF |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 98.1 CHF | 123.9 CHF |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 111.4 CHF | 137.3 CHF |
*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 Swiss Franc, click here to see our latest price in USD.
2025 Public Holiday Schedules in Switzerland
To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and Switzerland, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2025.
| Holidays | Date | Day | Counting down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss National Day | 01 August 2025 | Friday | 17 days, 8 hours |
| Assumption of Mary | 15 August 2025 | Friday | 31 days |
| Independence Day | 02 September 2025 | Tuesday | 49 days |
| Jeune Genevois | 11 September 2025 | Thursday | 58 days |
| Knabenschiessen | 13 September 2025 | Saturday | 60 days |
| Knabenschiessen | 14 September 2025 | Sunday | 61 days |
| Knabenschiessen | 15 September 2025 | Monday | 62 days |
| Swiss Federal Fast | 21 September 2025 | Sunday | 68 days |
| Federal Fast Monday | 22 September 2025 | Monday | 69 days |
| September Equinox | 22 September 2025 | Monday | 69 days |