Vietnam visa for Philippines citizens

Do Filipino passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Filipinos are qualified for a 21-day visa exemption in Vietnam. To be eligible for the program:

• You must hold a Philippine passport that remains valid for at least six months after the arrival date in Vietnam.
• The passport has at least two blank pages for the visa stamp.

However, if you plan to stay in Vietnam for more than 21 days or participate in non-exempt activities like studying or working, a visa is necessary.

Visa-exempt in brief:

2 - How to apply for a Vietnamese visa on a Philippine passport

Visa at the Vietnam Embassy in the Philippines

To obtain a Vietnam visa, you can visit the Vietnam Embassy in the Philippines or any neighboring country. The following documents are necessary for the application process:

1. A valid original passport with a minimum of six months validity beyond the intended entry date to Vietnam.
2. A completed visa application form that can be downloaded from the embassy's website or obtained in person.
3. One recent passport-sized photo.
4. Payment of the visa fee.
5. After submitting the application, wait for approval and then collect the visa from the embassy.

Apply for e-visa online

If you are planning a trip to Vietnam for tourism or business purposes, you can apply for a Vietnam e-visa, which allows a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days. To apply, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Vietnam e-visa website at https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ and complete the application form with all the required information.
2. Upload a recent passport-style photo and a scanned copy of the biographical page of your passport.
3. Pay the fee of 25 USD ~ 1387 PHP.
4. If your application is approved, you will receive your e-visa via email within three working days.

Apply for a visa on arrival

Filipino citizens traveling by air and arriving at one of Vietnam's international airports can obtain a visa on arrival:

1. Obtain a visa approval letter from a reputable visa agency in Vietnam.
2. Pay the visa approval letter processing fee online using a credit or debit card and wait for the letter to be sent via email.
3. Upon arrival at one of Vietnam's international airports, such as Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat, present the visa approval letter, your passport, and two passport-sized photos.
4. Pay the visa stamping fee and receive your visa.

3. How much is the visa fee for Filipino passports?

Fee comparison:

4 - Travel tips for Filipino citizens visiting Vietnam

How to get there

Some airlines providing flights between Vietnam and the Philippines are Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, and AirAsia. It is common to fly from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Manila in the Philippines and vice versa, with several flights available each day. Other popular routes include flights between Hanoi and Manila, as well as flights between Da Nang and Manila.

Manila - Ho Chi Minh City

Manila - Hanoi

Weather information

In general, Vietnam and the Philippines share similar weather and climate patterns.

• Climate: Vietnam and the Philippines are both located in Southeast Asia and have similar tropical climates with hot and humid conditions year-round.
• Weather: The Philippines experiences more frequent and stronger typhoons compared to Vietnam. This is due to the Philippines being situated in the western Pacific Ocean, which is a prime location for typhoon formation. Typhoon season in the Philippines usually lasts from June to November, with the most active months being September and October. Vietnam, on the other hand, has a longer typhoon season that runs from May to December, with the most active months being July and August.
• Temperature: Both countries have relatively high average temperatures. The Philippines has an average temperature of around 27°C (81°F), while Vietnam's average temperature ranges from 22-27°C (72-81°F).