Vietnam Business Visa for Russia Citizens

Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

(Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

Download, print, fully complete, and sign one copy of the Vietnam visa application form. Please complete the application with blue ink.

PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.

You must provide 1 passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer.

Provide a copy of round trip tickets or travel itinerary (the Applicant's name must be on the documents).

A business letter of responsibility from your employer/sponsor in the United States.

The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Vietnam", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.).
• Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
• A closing signature by the manager (someone other than the applicant).

Click here for a sample letter template.

You will need to provide a color COPY of your Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) or other proof of legal status in the United States.

If your US visa is in your passport, as in most cases, then that passport MUST be sent.

PLEASE NOTE: At the discretion of the Embassy/Consulate they reserve the right to ask for the original Green Card or Visa.

The Consulate of Vietnam offers a ‘loose-leaf’ visa: an official visa that is issued on paper and affixed to a passport rather than stamped directly into a traveler’s passport. To apply for the loose-leaf visa, please provide one clear color copy of your passport’s information page instead of your passport. The visa will issued in loose-leaf form and will have to be carried along with your passport while traveling in Vietnam.