Get a Vietnam Visa

Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Vietnam Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Contain at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

2. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

3. Proof of Approval

   This must be provided by the host as a written approval by the Immigration Authority in the country of destination

4. Copy of Passport Identification Page

   A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport

5. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide an original Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Swiss postal address. Use the sample Business Cover Letter provided here to complete your letter.
   
   All Business Cover Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic missions can be found here
   

6. Letter of Invitation

   An original letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. This letter must:  

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Include the passport number of the applicant 
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Specify the requested number of entries and length of visa required

7. Visa Application Form(s)

   One fully completed application form. This form must:

   • State "Consulate of Vietnam in Geneva" for "place of submission" and "place of collection"
   • Be completed online at https://visa.mofa.gov.vn/_layouts/registration/ApplicationForm.aspx
   • Be printed off and signed in the original

8. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   
   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

   
   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an Vietnam Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Contain at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

2. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

3. Copy of Passport Identification Page

   A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport

4. Health Declaration

   Applicants must fill out an online health declaration form prior to departure via the following link https://tokhaiyte.vn/

5. Visa Application Form(s)

   One fully completed application form. This form must:

   • State "Consulate of Vietnam in Geneva" for "place of submission" and "place of collection"
   • Be completed online at https://visa.mofa.gov.vn/_layouts/registration/ApplicationForm.aspx
   • Be printed off and signed in the original

6. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   
   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

   
   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.