Cruising to Vietnam

I am a US citizen. In November, I will be taking a cruise, which will have multiple stops at Vietnam ports. I have researched a lot on visas and it looks like I need a multiple-entry visa. Can someone confirm this and how does one obtain one? I really don't want to do Visa on Arrival (VoA) since it appears to be time-consuming. Also I will not be entering at any airport. The cruise is less than 2 weeks long. The cruise ship will not do it for us but did give us some names of visa companies.

Best Answer

If you are a US citizen traveling to Vietnam you can obtain a visa by any of the following 3 methods:

You can apply ahead of time at a Vietnamese embassy. (Recommended)
You can apply for an e-visa. However, the online service is for single entry only.
You can get a visa on arrival though it seems you need a pre-approval for it which may cost more as it involves travel agencies.

The easiest for you would be to apply for a 1 month multiple entry visa at the Embassy in DC using any of the below methods.

You can apply in person if you can go all the way to DC. It's a walk-in process and no appointments are needed. Otherwise, you can apply by mail or by email; the processing time is 3 business days and you will get the visa via mail.

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Cruising to Vietnam - Typical colorful boats moored on Thu Bon River near residential houses against blue sky in Hoi An

Cruising to Vietnam - Boats moored on river embankment near old town of Hoi An

Cruising to Vietnam - Cruise boats moored on river in tropical village

Can you take a cruise to Vietnam?

Vietnam Cruise PortsWhen you cruise to Vietnam, you'll visit incredible ports of call up and down its lush coastline. Whether you want to see the emerald wonder of Halong Bay or the temples of Hue or the frenetic pace of Ho Chi Minh City, it's all awaiting you at Vietnam cruise ports.

Do I need a visa to visit Vietnam on a cruise ship?

Cruise passengers visiting Vietnam are now granted a loose-leaf visa upon arriving at a Vietnam sea port. The application fee for this visa ranges from US $25 to US $80 depending on the cruise operators you are traveling with. SPECIAL NOTES: Always keep the passport and visa with you when you travel on land.

How much is a Vietnam cruise?

Top 7 Luxury Mekong River Cruises from Vietnam for 2022-2023Trip NameFromDaysVietnam, Cambodia, and the Riches of the Mekong - Cruise Only$23998Charms of the Mekong$469816Mekong Expedition- Upriver$96258Mekong Expedition- Downriver$962583 more rows

Where do cruise ships stop in Vietnam?

Saigon cruise terminal Phu My (pronunced "Foo Me") is Saigon's cargo port where cruise liners dock at its container terminal. A bus shuttle is provided to Ba Ria (approx 10 mi / 16 km to southeast), from where cruise tourists can travel to Vung Tau.

Ship Tour \u0026 6 Days Trip to Vietnam | Dream Cruises | Hong Kong | Nansha | Da Nang | Ha Long Bay

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