Vietnam for citizens of Ireland

🔑 How to enter to Vietnam from Ireland

To enter Vietnam, Irish citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Vietnam, check whether your Irish passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Vietnam and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Irish passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Irish passport.

✅ Requirements for Irish citizens to visit Vietnam with tourist visa

• Irish citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Vietnam. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Irish citizens on the territory of Vietnam is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Ireland must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Vietnam.

A Vietnamese tourist visa is required for Irish citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Vietnam, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Vietnamese tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Vietnam tourist visa from Ireland

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Ireland require a visa to visit the Vietnam?

   Irish citizens do not need a visa to visit the Vietnam.

2. What happens if a Irish passport holder stays in Vietnam longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Vietnam is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Vietnam is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Ireland need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Vietnam without a visa?

   Vietnamese immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Irish citizens to enter Vietnam without a visa?

   Irish citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Vietnam.

5. Can Irish work or study during the visa-free stay in Vietnam?

   The Vietnam visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Vietnam Irish citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.