Vietnam visa requirements for the Latvian citizens and common mistakes to avoid
At present, all the Latvian citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam. The good news is that travelers from Latvia can easily apply for a Vietnam e-visa online through the official government visa portal.
To successfully apply for a Vietnam e-visa, applicants should prepare the following required documents and information:
1. Passport and recent portrait photo
– Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, or a minimum of 1 month beyond your planned exit date, with at least 1 blank page for the visa stamp;
– Your portrait photo should be taken within the last 6 months on a plain light background, with no glasses or hat.
2. Travel details
– Expected visa validity period of 1 month or 3 months with either single or multiple entry options;
– Your intended date of arrival and exit in Vietnam;
– The address of your accommodation during your stay in Vietnam (hotel, apartment or relative’s address…)
3. Contact information
– An active email address to receive your visa application updates and e-visa result;
– The standard processing time for a Vietnam e-visa is 3–5 working days, but if your trip is approaching, you can use our expedited visa service to get approval within one working day or even a few hours.
4. Payment method
A valid debit or credit card to pay the e-visa processing fee.
What should the Latvian travellers do if the visa processing time taking too long?
If your Vietnam e-visa application is taking longer than expected, it may be due to errors or issues with the information you entered or the photos you uploaded.
In such cases, the Vietnam Immigration Department may send you a notice of amendment, requesting that you correct or resubmit your information. Please note that the processing time will only begin once your amended application has been successfully updated in the system.
If your travel date is approaching, you can use our expedited visa service to help speed up the approval process and ensure your visa is completed in time for your flight.
The common errors that may delay your Vietnam e-visa application
Sometimes, your Vietnam e-visa application may be delayed or rejected due to missing or incorrect information. Below are some common reasons and how to avoid them:
1. Low quality passport scan
If your passport bio page is blurry, cropped, or missing details, the system may not be able to extract your visa data correctly. Please ensure your passport photo is clear, high quality, and free from glare or obstruction.
2. Invalid portrait photo
Photos that are cropped from the passport page, taken too long ago, or show the applicant wearing a hat or glasses will be rejected. Make sure your portrait photo is taken within the last 6 months on a plain light background.
3. Incorrect personal information
Key visa information is automatically extracted from your passport by the system. However, it’s essential to carefully review and verify all details before submitting your application to avoid spelling errors or typos. Any incorrect information will require an amendment, which restarts the processing time and may delay your visa approval.
4. Unsuccessful payment
If your credit or debit card is not enabled for online international payments or is invalid, your visa fee will not be processed and your application will remain in an “unpaid” status.
Sometimes, due to payment gateway errors, your transaction may appear successful, but your visa application still shows an “unpaid” status when you check it. In this case, please wait a short while and check again later. If the issue persists, we recommend submitting a new visa application to avoid delays. Should the payment from your first transaction already be debited from your account, it will be automatically refunded to you shortly.
5. Wrong accommodation address
Ensure you provide the correct and complete address of your accommodation in Vietnam, such as your hotel, apartment or host’s residence.
6. Visa for accompanying children
Each child must have a separate e-visa if they hold their own passport. Only children whose names are listed in a parent’s passport can be included in the parent’s visa application. Submitting this information incorrectly may result in your child’s visa not being processed or approved.
7. Incorrect travel dates
If you enter the wrong arrival or exit dates, your visa validity may not match your travel plan. Double-check your dates to ensure your visa covers your entire stay in Vietnam.
8. Applying from within Vietnam
The Vietnam e-visa is only issued to applicants who are outside of Vietnam. Applications submitted while you are still in the country will not be approved
