Vietnam’s travel entry requirements during this Covid-19 pandemic have greatly changed, often leading to confusion as to who is able to visit the country at the moment. As it stands, Vietnam is open to travellers from all countries, but will only allow the entry of those who are traveling for essential reasons. Italian citizens who need to go to Vietnam for some important business transactions can now apply for a business visa. The Vietnam Immigration Department has now resumed the processing of Vietnam visas, including business visa.
Italian citizens are supposedly eligible for visa-free entry to Vietnam, allowing them to stay in the country for a maximum of 15 days. However, this rule does not apply at the moment. In order to control the entry of foreign visitors and prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the Vietnamese government has temporarily discontinued the visa exemption program. Therefore, the only way for Italian citizens to come to Vietnam these days is to apply for a visa. However, when it comes to applying for a business visa to Vietnam, a sponsor company is required. The company will be responsible for processing the visa on your behalf.
Not everyone can enter Vietnam these days. If you are going to Vietnam for tourism purposes, you will be denied entry. For now, the only visitors that can enter are those who have very compelling reasons to visit the country. Below are the type of foreign visitors that the Vietnam government will allow entry into the country at the moment:
To apply for a visa to Vietnam, you need to prepare the following:
Below are the steps on how to apply for a Vietnam business visa.
To ensure that all foreign visitors are not carrying the dreaded Covid-19 virus, the Vietnamese authorities have required all travelers to present a negative result of the Covid-19 test before boarding their flight to Vietnam. The test should be taken by a WHO-certified facility in Italy and the date of the test should be 3 to 5 days before the trip to Vietnam. It should clearly indicate that the foreign visitor is negative of the Covid-19 virus. Without this certificate, the airline has the right to refuse your boarding.
Aside from submitting the negative Covid-19 test result, all foreign visitors will be asked to undergo a 14-day quarantine upon their arrival in Vietnam. There are designated hotels in Vietnam that the government have authorized to be used as quarantine facilities. The visitor can choose from any of these hotels for their quarantine stay in Vietnam. They should book the hotel for the entire 14 days of their quarantine period. The confirmed booking must be presented upon boarding the flight.
Aside from the hotel booking, all foreign visitors must also book a vehicle for airport pickup since they will not be allowed to take a taxi or any kind of public transportation at the airport. Usually, it is the hotel that will provide the vehicle but it is best to confirm this to be sure.
Applying for Vietnam e-visa for Italian citizens is nothing less than a cakewalk. It only takes not more than a few minutes to apply.
If you hold an Italian passport along with that of another country, make sure that you use your Italian passport for application as well as present it at the immigration at arrival. Otherwise, the authorities might not allow you to enter the state.
What is Vietnam e-Visa? Vietnam e-visa for Italian citizens is visa approval process that is conducted online and is available to the citizens of Italy. You can do the fee payment and delivery of the visa online, and this can take up to 3-4 days for approval.
Certainly, Italian passport holders need a visa if they wish to experience what Vietnam has to offer. For shorter stays, Italian passport holders can stay 15 days in the country visa-free.
Applying for and getting an approved Vietnam e-visa for Italian tourist becomes mandatory if the length of stay crosses the limit of 15 days. However, the Italian citizens can enjoy the facility of online application and sidestep the trouble of visiting the embassy.
When applying for the e-visa online, you need to have your passport ready. It must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry to Vietnam.
There are other types of visas that you can apply for your trip to Vietnam. As mentioned, Italians are also eligible for the Visa on Arrival.
