Vietnam Visa Requirements for Citizens of New Zealand
- Last update: January 14, 2024
To enter Vietnam, citizens of New Zealand require a visa.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa: Complete Guide For New Zealand passport holders
Applying for a Vietnam visa is a simple process with three available methods available
Each option caters to different preferences and situations, providing flexibility for travellers.
- New Zealand passport holders can apply for an E-Visa
- Access our user-friendly online electronic visa application form.
- Upload a .jpg image of your New Zealand passport data page and a passport-size photo.
- Pay the e-visa fee.
- Please allow 5-7 business days for normal processing or 1-4 days for urgent processing time.
- Receive your visa electronically by email or download directly from our Check status page.
This method provides a convenient and efficient way for you to obtain a visa without going to the embassy.
2. New Zealand passport holders can apply Vietnam Visa at Vietnam Embassy or Vietnam Consulate
- Register at the embassy/consulate: Necessary documents: Valid passport with minimum validity of 6 months from the intended date of entry (Note: Document temporary passports or passports may not be accepted).
- Completed application form (Download here).
- Two recent passport-size photos (4 x 6 cm).
- Visa application fee.
Applying directly to the embassy or consulate is a traditional way to obtain a Vietnam visa, requiring presentation of necessary documents.
Details are as follows:
EMBASSY OF VIETNAM IN WELLINGTON
- Address: Level 21, Grand Plimmer Tower, 2-6 Gilmer Terrace P.O. Box 8042, Wellington, NEW ZEALAND
- Phone: (644) 473 5912
- Fax: (644) 473 5913
- Email: [email protected]
3. New Zealand passport holders can apply for visa on arrival
- Submit online form to request approval letter.
- Receive Vietnam Visa approval letter via email from 1-4 business days or 4 business hours depending on your selection.
- Prepare 2 passport-size photos, Vietnam Visa Approval Letter, immigration forms (NA1 – Entry and Exit Form), stamping fees IN CASH to pay at Immigration Counter at Vietnam airport (25 USD for single entry and 50 USD for multiple entries).
- When arriving at the Vietnam airport, present all documents to have the visa stamped in your passport.
Ideal for those arriving in Vietnam by air from New Zealand, the visa-on-arrival process is simple and efficient.
By offering these three distinct methods, we aim to accommodate diverse preferences, making the visa application process convenient for all travellers.
Choose the option that best suits your needs and start your trip to Vietnam with ease.