If you’re an Irish passport holder planning a trip to Vietnam, Visa on Arrival (VOA) is one of the easiest and most popular ways to obtain your Vietnam visa—especially if you’re flying into major airports like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang.
Here’s everything you need to know 👇
✅ What is a Vietnam Visa on Arrival?
Vietnam Visa on Arrival is a visa you collect at the airport in Vietnam after receiving an official pre-approval letter issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department.
⚠️ It’s available only for air travel (not valid for land or sea entry).
✈️ Who can apply for Vietnam Visa on Arrival from Ireland?
✅ Irish citizens with a valid passport (6+ months validity and at least 2 blank pages)
✅ Travelers entering Vietnam via airport
✅ Tourism, business, or family visit purposes
📝 Steps to Apply for a Vietnam VOA from Ireland
1. Apply online for a pre-approval letter
- Go to VisaOnlineVietnam.com
- Choose your visa type (Tourist or Business, single or multiple entry)
- Fill out the secure online form
- Pay the service fee online
💡 You will receive the pre-approval letter via email within 2–3 working days (urgent options available).
2. Print your documents before flying
You must print the following and bring them with you:
- Your visa approval letter (PDF)
- Two passport-sized photos (4×6 cm, white background)
- Entry/Exit form (can be downloaded or filled at the airport)
- Cash for stamping fee (USD preferred — typically $25 for single entry, $50 for multiple entry)
3. Get your visa at Vietnam airport
Upon arrival at the international airport in Vietnam:
- Go to the “Visa on Arrival” counter
- Submit your documents
- Pay the stamping fee
- Get the visa sticker in your passport
✨ You’re now ready to enter Vietnam!
📍 Which airports in Vietnam support VOA?
- Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Da Nang International Airport
- Cam Ranh International Airport (Nha Trang)
💸 Vietnam VOA Fees (as of 2025)
| Visa Type | Service Fee (Online) | Stamping Fee (At Airport) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry | from $18 | $25 |
| 1 Month Multiple | from $25 | $50 |
| 3 Month Single | from $28 | $25 |
| 3 Month Multiple | from $35 | $50 |
✅ No hidden fees. Service fees may vary by processing speed.
⏱ Need it urgently?
VisaOnlineVietnam offers:
- Urgent visa service (within 24 hours)
- Immediate visa (1–2 hours) in emergency cases
- Airport Fast Track Services for quicker immigration clearance
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Apply securely through VisaOnlineVietnam.com – a trusted agency with 20+ years of experience and 5+ million clients served.
📞 Contact:
- Email: sales@visaonlinevietnam.com
- WhatsApp: (+84) 968 18 77 18
- USA Hotline: +1(972)-666-0676