The Vietnamese government has recently approved a new policy regarding electronic visas for Spaniards. Consequently, beginning in August 2023, Spanish nationals may register for a 3-month multiple-entry visa to Vietnam via the e-visa system.
1/ Beginning in August 2023, a new policy will open the 3-month multiple-entry E-visa for Spanish citizens to Vietnam
In 2017, Vietnam e-visa was piloted for the first time. At that time, Spanish nationals could only register for a single-entry e-visa with a maximum validity of thirty days. After Covid-19 severely impacted the tourism industry, the Vietnamese government reopened the industry and attracted international tourists. Nevertheless, visas continue to be an obstacle for Spanish tourists in particular and international tourists in general.
After the August 2023 meeting of the National Assembly, the Vietnamese government authorized a new visa policy for Spanish citizens. Vietnam’s e-visa has been extended from 30 to 90 days, and multiple entries are permitted. This is a novel initiative to entice Spanish tourists to return to Vietnam.
2/ Procedures for 3-month multiple-entry visa applications Vietnam e-visa for citizens of Spain in 2023
Once accessible, Vietnam’s 3-month E-visa with multiple entries can be applied for online with ease. To register for an online visa, Spanish tourists must submit the following two soft files:
Tourists from Spain can register for a 3-month multiple-entry visa to Vietnam online once they have gathered all the necessary documents.
To apply for a Vietnam visa, Spanish citizens must first consult the website https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ . This is the link for Spanish citizens.
Next, Spanish citizens follow the website’s instructions and complete the online form. The requested information consists of fundamental personal details, visa type information, date of entry, date of exit, place of entry, and place of exit. Note that the correct sort of visa is one that is valid for three months and allows multiple entries.
Then, continue uploading your photo and passport per the instructions and provide your email address to receive the visa result.
After Spanish visitors complete the online payment step, the visa application procedure will conclude.
3/ How long does it take Spanish citizens to apply for a 3-month e-visa to enter Vietnam multiple times?
Vietnam’s standard processing period for a 3-month multiple entry visa is between 3 and 5 business days. Saturdays, Sundays, and Vietnamese national holidays are not included in the number of working days. Spanish citizens can calculate the expected date of visa results from this page.
To avoid unforeseen problems, Spanish travelers planning a trip to Vietnam should register for a visa online at least two weeks in advance. For cases requiring a 3-month multiple-entry visa to Vietnam urgently, Spanish citizens can pay an additional fee to receive a visa decision sooner.
After E-visa approval, it will be emailed to the Spanish citizen’s email address provided on the online application. Tourists from Spain should thoroughly review the visa’s information, print a hard copy, and store a digital copy on their mobile device. Before permitting Spanish citizens to enter Vietnam, the immigration officer will check their electronic visa and passport upon entry.
As a result of the new visa policy adopted by the Vietnamese government, Spanish travelers now enjoy numerous advantages. The 3-month multi-entry E-visa is now available to Spanish citizens, which loosens the entry policy and makes it easier for Spanish travelers to obtain visas for extended stays in Vietnam. Please contact us via email at info@vietnamimmigration.com for more information regarding the 3-month multiple-entry visa policy for Spanish travelers.
