Vietnam visa for Omani citizens – Common mistakes to avoid when applying for an e-visa
Photo: Omani travellers in Sapa, Vietnam (Gemini)
Brief summary
– Omani citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam;
– Omani citizens are eligible for a Vietnam e-visa for tourism, 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 |
When applying for a Vietnamese visa, applicants often assume it will be processed and issued within 3 to 5 working days. However, the process may take longer if errors are made during the application, leading to unexpected delays. Outlined below are the common mistakes Omani applicants may encounter when applying for a Vietnamese visa:
1. Non-compliant photos
The first requirement for Omani citizens applying for a Vietnamese visa is a photograph. Both a scanned copy of the passport page and a recent passport-sized portrait photo are mandatory for the application.
The photographs must be saved in JPG or PNG format, with each file not exceeding 3 MB.
The passport copy must clearly display all 4 corners of the front page, without glare, shadows, or any obstruction such as fingers covering the details.
The portrait photograph must be taken within the last 6 months, with the applicant not wearing hats or glasses. The portrait photo should be taken with formal attire, such as a suit or a T-shirt, on a white or light, plain background.
2. Incorrect information
When you are applying for a Vietnam visa, you must complete the visa application form with information that matches your passport details. Any typos, spelling mistakes or discrepancies will cause your visa application to be delayed.
Full name: Your full name must match the information in your passport, including your middle name. The order of your name should follow the ICAO line at the bottom of the passport. If your name is long and appears shortened, you must enter it exactly as shown in the ICAO line when completing the application form.
Passport number: Passport number must be entered carefully to prevent errors, particularly the common confusion between the number “0” and the letter “O”, and between the number “1” and the letter “I”.
Date of birth: Date of birth, along with the passport’s date of issue and date of expiry, must be provided in the DD/MM/YYYY format.
Date of arrival: Applicants are not required to specify the exact date of entry. The date provided should be the earliest intended entry date, as entry into Vietnam is permitted only on or after the stated date, not prior to it.
Visa type: Currently, you may choose either a single-entry or a multiple-entry visa, both allowing a maximum stay of 90 days. If you plan to travel to Vietnam more than once during this period, it is recommended to apply for a multiple-entry visa. This will save you the time of reapplying for a new visa and help you avoid potential issues during check-in when returning to Vietnam if you only hold a single-entry visa.
3. Vietnam visa for children
Children who hold their own passports must obtain a visa to enter Vietnam, as adults do. A common mistake is assuming that a child’s visa is included in the parent’s visa. Children may share a visa with the parent only if their names are officially listed in the parent’s passport.
4. Visa amendments
During the processing of your visa application, you may be asked to make amendments for reasons such as:
– Uploading low-quality or invalid photos;
– Providing incorrect information;
– Omitting required application details
You are strongly advised to regularly check the status of your visa by accessing the official visa portal and entering your application number and email address. If an amendment is required, it should be completed as soon as possible to avoid delays in visa issuance, which could affect your travel plans and boarding.
If your visa has not been issued and your flight is approaching, you may use our speed up visa service to expedite processing and obtain your visa within a few hours.
How do Omani citizens get an expedited e-visa service?
As soon as you discover an issue with your Vietnam visa while stuck at the airport, please contact the speed-up service team by telephone or WhatsApp. You may also complete the expedited e-visa service form to request a rush processing. Depending on your request, your visa can be processed within 2 working days, 1 working day, or even just a few hours. Here are the detailed steps to speed up the visa approval process:
Provide us with the visa registration number issued by the government visa portal, the email address that goes with the e-visa application and the selected entry port;
Make payment for the speed up service fee. It doesn’t include the visa application fee that you paid through the government visa portal;
After the period of time you have registered for the service with us (2 working days, 1 working day, 4 working hours or 2 working hours), you will receive your e-visa.
What should Omani citizens do to travel Vietnam on weekends?
Since the Immigration Department does not operate on weekends, you should take note of the following steps if you plan to enter Vietnam on a Saturday or Sunday:
- Check your existing e-visa application status on Friday noon
Please enter the visa application number, email address used in the visa application and the date of birth into the e-visa search to check the visa application status.
If your visa application is pending or needs to be amended, the expedited e-visa service is strongly recommended. In this case, 4 working hours is sufficient to clear the pending status or speed up the amended visa application to get the visa done on time for your flight on weekends. - Carefully check your issued visa information on Friday morning
This activity allows you enough time to correct any errors before the weekend, as Friday is the last working day of the Vietnam Immigration Department each week. If you notice mistakes such as incorrect names, dates of birth, passport numbers, or entry dates, you can use an urgent visa service (to expedite a new e-visa application) or a visa correction service (to update the issued e-visa details) to avoid disruptions to your trip. - Use the fast track service at the Vietnam airport
Weekends or public holidays are often peak times for visitors arriving in Vietnam, which may lead to crowded airports. To reduce wait times during immigration procedures, you may consider our immigration fast track service to skip the queue for visa stamping.
The immigration fast track service will also help you check the validity of your visa and passport before boarding, ensuring there are no issues with your entry into Vietnam. - Save our hotline number for instant support
Contact us by telephone/WhatsApp at +84-912-685-141 for immediate support in case of urgent issues related to visa errors that might prevent you from boarding your flight on weekends. - +Can Omani citizens submit portrait photos wearing a turban when applying for a Vietnam visa?
Yes, the Omani citizens may submit portrait photos wearing a turban when applying for a Vietnam visa, as long as the photo was taken within the last six months, has a plain light-coloured background, clearly shows the face, and complies with Vietnam’s visa photo requirements.
- +Can I apply for an e-visa while I am in Vietnam?
Electronic visas are issued to foreigners who are staying outside of Vietnam, not applicable to foreigners currently residing in Vietnam. Therefore, you can only apply for Vietnam e-visa after departing and exiting Vietnam.
- +Can I enter Phu Quoc visa-free and then fly to Hanoi using my approved e-visa later?
No, you cannot. You may enter Phu Quoc visa-free and this visa-free entry is valid only for Phu Quoc island. If you plan to visit mainland Vietnam, you must apply for and obtain an approved e-visa in advance and enter Phu Quoc using that e-visa from the start. It is not possible to enter Phu Quoc visa-free first and then use an e-visa to continue to the mainland.
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