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Vietnam visa requirements for French

Providing free tools that anyone can check to make sure if the citizens of France do need a visa to Vietnam or not; also giving the instructions on how to get the Vietnam visa from France or from any countries.

Vietnam immigration policies regulated that almost resident of the countries must have Vietnam visa prior to arriving Vietnam, except the citizens in the Vietnam visa exemption list. You should check carefully if you are in the Vietnam visa exemption list or you are obligated to make a Vietnam visa (or visa approval letter) before entering country. It will keep you away from many troubles during your entry.

Is Vietnam visa required for French citizens?

"No, French citizens have 45 days Vietnam visa exempted"

(Visa approval letter for French processed by Vietnam visa DEPT)

"Visa est juste une des nombreuses choses pour lesquelles vous préparer avant votre voyage au Vietnam. Les politiques d'immigration du Vietnam réglementé que presque résidents du pays doivent avoir le Vietnam visa avant d'entrer au Vietnam à l'exception des ressortissants de pays exemptés de visa. Vous êtes heureux de vérifier si vous êtes au Vietnam visa les citoyens exemptés ou vous êtes obligé d'avoir visa Vietnam ou la lettre d'approbation du Vietnam avant d'arriver au Vietnam. Il va vous éloigner de beaucoup d'ennuis lors de votre entrée."

However, the French citizens who is wishing to stay in Vietnam for more than 45 days, a Vietnam visa is required. The 45 days visa exemption starts on arrival date (day 1) when you pass through immigration. You need to exit Vietnam (going through immigration) on the 45th day from the arrival date (day 1).
Citizens of France or those who are currently living in this country may apply for Vietnam visa by 3 options:

• Getting a Vietnam e-visa: From August 15th, 2023 all the nationalities including French are eligible for maximum 90 days multiple entry Vietnam e-visa. With a Vietnam e-visa, the foreigners now can travel Vietnam via airports, land border gates or seaports. Vietnam e-visa can be arranged within 1 working days, 4 working hours or 2 working hours to satisfy your Vietnam entry needs anytime.
• Getting a visa on arrival: If your e-visa application is denied at the last minutes, you can apply for Vietnam visa on arrival and get a visa approval letter within 4 working hours in a rush situation. However, Vietnam visa on arrival is applicable for those who enter Vietnam via airports only;
• Getting a Vietnam visa from Vietnam Embassy in France and it takes 3 - 5 working days with some specific required documents.

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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