Vietnam visa for Aruba citizens
Since August 15, 2023, holders of Aruban passports have become eligible to apply for a Vietnam e-visa or a visa on arrival, depending on their travel plans.
Below are the requirements for Aruban citizens applying for a Vietnam e-visa:
- Original passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Vietnam or at least 1 month beyond your planned exit date and contain at least one blank page for visa stamping;
- Scan copy of passport: Provide a clear, full-page scan of the passport data page (bio page) showing all details clearly, including your photo, personal information, and passport number;
- Recent portrait photo: A passport-sized photo taken within the last 6 months on a plain light background. The photo must show your full face clearly, with no hats or glasses that obscure facial features. It is not allowed to cropped a portrait photo from the scan copy of passport and use it in the visa application;
- Trip information: Include the intended entry and exit dates, port of entry and exit and the address of your planned accommodation in Vietnam.
- Personal information: You must provide your current residential address and an active telephone number in your home country. Additionally, include the name, relationship, address, and contact number of a person to be reached in case of emergency;
- Valid payment method: A credit or debit card that supports international online payments for visa fee.
Brief summary
– Aruban citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam;
– Aruban citizens are eligible for Vietnam e-visa for the purposes of tourist, visiting relatives, business, working or other purposes;
– Standard processing time: 3-5 working days (excluding Saturday and Sunday);
– Rush visa service: can be completed within 2 working days, 1 working day, 4 working hours or 2 working hours;
– Fix visa issues: expedite the pending e-visa application, correct the visa details in the system.
| Requirements | Maximum stay | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa required? | Visa required | |
| Tourist e-visa | Eligible | 90 days |
| Rush e-visa | Available | 90 days |
| Fix e-visa issues | Possible |
Notice: During the processing of your visa application, you may receive a request from the Vietnam Immigration Department asking you to amend or update certain information. In such cases, the processing time will only begin after the required amendments have been completed and resubmitted.
List of eligible entry and exit ports for Vietnam e-visa
Vietnam’s e-visa allows entry and exit through 13 international airports, 16 land border gates, and 13 sea ports
| Airport | Landport | Seaport |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tan Son Nhat International Airport | 1. Nam Can Landport | 1. Ho Chi Minh City Seaport |
| 2. Noi Bai International Airport | 2. Vinh Xuong Landport | 2. Quy Nhon Seaport |
| 3. Da Nang International Airport | 3. Tinh Bien Landport | 3. Nha Trang Seaport |
| 4. Cam Ranh International Airport | 4. Xa Mat Landport | 4 Hai Phong Seaport |
| 5. Can Tho International Airport | 5. Mong Cai Landport | 5. Hon Gai Seaport |
| 6. Phu Bai International Airport | 6. Moc Bai Landport | 6. Da Nang Seaport |
| 7. Phu Quoc International Airport | 7. Lao Bao Landport | 7. Vung Tau Seaport |
| 8. Cat Bi International Airport | 8. Ha Tien Landport | 8. Duong Dong Seaport |
| 9. Van Don International Airport | 9. Huu Nghi Landport | 9. Chan May Seaport |
| 10. Tho Xuan Airport | 10. Cau Treo Landport | 10. Nghi Son Seaport |
| 11. Dong Hoi Airport | 11. Cha Lo Landport | 11. Cam Pha Seaport |
| 12. Phu Cat Airport | 12. Bo Y Landport | 12. Vung Ang Seaport |
| 13. Lien Khuong International Airport | 13. Lao Cai Landport | 13. Dung Quat Seaport |
| 14. Tay Trang Landport | ||
| 15. Na Meo Landport | ||
| 16. La Lay Landport |
How long in advance should Aruban citizens apply for a Vietnam visa?
Aruban citizens are strongly advised to apply for a Vietnam visa at least 7 – 10 days before their planned departure. The standard processing time for an e-visa is 3 – 5 working days, excluding weekends and public holidays. Applying early ensures that there’s enough time to correct any possible issues or provide additional documents if requested by the Vietnam Immigration Department.
If your trip is approaching and you need your visa urgently, you can use the expedited visa service to receive approval within 1 – 2 working days or even a few hours in emergencies.
