How to get a Vietnam visa from North Korea?
From North Korea, visitors might get a Vietnam visa in just a few hours by applying for visa on arrival or get visa at Vietnam Embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea in 3 - 5 working days.
Each visa application option is offering some advantages and disadvantages. Visa on arrival is especially beneficial for those who live far away from the Vietnamese embassies or do not wish to send their passports away by post or spend the time to wait in line in front of the embassy. 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 | Vietnam Embassy visa |
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 $US10 (excluding stamp fee) | $US67 - 95 |
Additional fees |
None | Postal cost, driving, parking fees |
Passport required | Not required | Required |
Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival
In order to apply for a visa on arrival, you are just requested to fulfil 3 simple steps:
- Fill in application form online ad make a payment for service processing fee
- Getting a visa approval letter sending by email within 2 hours (emergency service) or 2 working days (normal service)
- Present the original passport, letter, 2 photos (at passport sized) and pay a stamping fee to get visa stamped on the passport at arrival airport
Learn more how a visa on arrival works
Apply for a visa at Vietnam Embassy or Consulates in North Korea
There is a Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate in North Korea. Applicants 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:
- Entry permit form (which can vary from one Vietnamese Embassy to another)
- Two photos (usually 4 cmx6 cm or 3 cmx4 cm)
- Your original passport
- Visa fee
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