Vietnam visa for Cypriot citizens
Since August 15, 2023, holders of Cyprus 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 Cypriot 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 crop a portrait photo from the scanned copy of a 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
– Cypriot citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam;
– Cypriot 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 data 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 to apply for a Vietnam e-visa with us?
Below are the steps to apply for a Vietnam e-visa for Cypriot citizens with a high success rate:
Go online the visa application form and select the appropriated visa type and processing time;
Fill in the visa application form with required information and upload the photo of your passport and portrait photo;
Pay the visa application fee, rush service fee and wait for visa approval after a few hours (or 1 – 2 working days) as you have selected when placing your order;
A completed visa will be sent to your email or WhatsApp, you just need to print it out, bring it with your passport to enter Vietnam via airports, land ports, or seaports.
If you have already applied for a Vietnam e-visa and it is still pending, you can use our expedited processing service to speed up the visa approval process and ensure your visa is ready in time for your flight.
Please note that you cannot board a flight with a pending e-visa application. Even if you are allowed to board the plane, you will not be permitted to enter Vietnam if your e-visa application status is still “processing”.
How to skip the long queues at Vietnam airport?
Cypriot travelers arriving at Vietnam’s international airports often face long queues for visa stamping and immigration procedures — sometimes lasting hours. To save time and enjoy a smooth arrival experience, you can use our fast track service, designed to help you bypass the lines and get through the airport quickly and comfortably.
Steps to use the Vietnam airport fast track service:
Book the fast track service in advance
We offer two types of fast track service: Normal fast track service and VIP fast track service.
The normal fast track service will help you get an entry stamp via a fast lane and;
The VIP fast track service will assist you in getting an entry stamp via a priority lane, and our staff will escort you through immigration check point and help collect your luggage;
Pay the service fee
The fast track service fee is 35 USD per person for a normal fast track service or 70 USD per VIP fast track service;
Meet our staff upon arrival
When you land at the Vietnam international airports in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang… you will meet our staff wating in front of the visa counter holding a sign with your name on it. You simply hand over your passport, take a sit and relax while our staff complete the service.
