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How to get Vietnam visa from North Korea?

A valid visa is required for almost foreigners visiting Vietnam for business purposes, visiting friends and families or leisure vacation. Fortunately, it is much easier these days for foreign passport holders to apply for visa to Vietnam as there are two available ways to go about this matter.

Each type of visa application is offering some advantages and disadvantages. Visa on arrival is especially beneficial for those who are living far away from the Vietnamese Embassy; or those who do not want to send off their passport by post; or somebody who are tired of traveling a long distance from time to time and then wait for hours to submit a pile of documents. The other advantages of visa on arrival include faster processing, cost-saving and more efficient payment methods. However, Vietnam visa on arrival is available for air entry only.

Description	Visa on arrival	Visa at Vietnam Embassy
Issued by	Vietnam Immigration Department	Vietnam Embassy in North Korea
Processing time	2 working days (or 2 hours urgent)	3 - 5 working days
Processing fee	From US$9 (excluding stamp fee)	US$67 - US$95
Additional fees	None	Postal cost, driving, parking fees
Passport required	Not required	Required

1. Apply for visa on arrival via www.vietnamvisa.dept.vn

In order to apply for a visa on arrival, you are requested to complete 3 simple steps as follow:

• Firstly, fill in an online application form and make a payment for processing service fee
• Secondly, get a visa approval letter delivered via email within 2 hours (emergency service) or 2 working days (normal service)
• Thirdly, present the original passport, copy of approval letter (in hard copy), 2 photos (at passport sized) and pay the stamping fee to get visa attached on the passport at arrival airport

Learn more how visa on arrival works

 

North Korea is categorized as the special nation on the list of the Vietnam Immigration Department. Thus, the citizens of North Korea are subject to higher processing fee. If you are trying to apply for Vietnam visa at the local Vietnam Embassy in North Korea or in neighboring countries but they denied finally then we are willing to assist. However, there is no guarantee it will be always approved by the Vietnam Immigration Department.
It should be noticed that, below document and information are required to process Vietnam visa on arrival for North Korean:
- Your contact in Vietnam;
- Your passport copy;

2. Apply for visa at the Vietnam Embassy in North Korea

Luckily, there is Vietnam Embassy in North Korea (located in Pyongyang) who can issue a visa directly. You feel free to visit the Vietnam embassy office in Pyongyang, North Korea in person to apply for a visa before taking your trip at least 5 - 7 days. What you need to submit, including:

• Application form (which can be downloaded from the Vietnam Embassy's website or get it directly at the Vietnamese Embassy office)
• Two photos (usually 4 cmx6 cm or 3 cmx4 cm)
• Your original valid passport (6 months validity with 1 blank page at least)
• Visa fee

If you have any further queries, comments or feedback, please kindly call us by +84-912-685-141 or send an email to vietnamvisabooking@gmail.com. We are happy to assist you at our best.

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