Schengen Visa in Vietnam

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Whether you’re a Vietnamese citizen expat living in Vietnam with temporary resident card, you can apply for a Schengen visa in Vietnam.

• Tourist Visa – for travel, sightseeing, or visiting friends and family

• Business Visa – for attending meetings, conferences, or events

• Study Visa – for short courses or study programs under 90 days

Normally, it takes around 15 working days for a Schengen visa application to be processed. However, it’s always a good idea to apply at least 1 month before your trip to avoid last-minute stress.

Here are the most common documents you’ll need to prepare:

• Completed visa application form (filled and signed)

• Valid passport – at least 6 months valid beyond your planned return date, with 2 blank pages

• Two recent passport-sized photos

• Travel insurance – minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR, valid in all Schengen countries

• Proof of financial means – bank statements, salary slips, or sponsorship letter

• Proof of employment or study – letter from your company or school

• Supporting documents – invitation letter (if visiting someone) or business documents (for work trips)

💡 Tip: Some embassies might ask for additional documents, so always double-check before submitting.

Here’s a step-by-step process:

• Decide which country to apply to
  If you’re visiting several countries, apply for the member states that you’ll stay in the longest.
  If the length of stay is equal between countries, apply for the one that is your first entry country.

• Book an appointment
  Most Schengen countries in Vietnam use visa centers like VFS Global or TLScontact.

• Prepare your documents
  Gather all the requirements listed above.

• Attend your appointment
  Submit your documents, pay the visa fee, and provide biometrics (photo and fingerprints).

• Wait for processing
  It usually takes 15 calendar days, but it can be longer during busy travel seasons.

• Collect your passport
  You’ll be notified when your visa is ready for pickup.
  You will then come to the visa center to collect the passport or it will be shipped to you if you choose courier service on the submission date.

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Some agent provide services to help you apply for the visa. including providing consultant service, preparing forms, booking appointment, etc. So if you're using that service, there's an extra fee for that.

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