The Vietnamese government has just approved a new policy for electronic visas for Belgian nationals. Consequently, beginning in August 2023, Belgian citizens may register for a 3-month multiple-entry visa to Vietnam through the e-visa system.
1/ New Vietnamese policy 3-month E-visa with multiple entries for Belgian citizens beginning in August 2023
In 2017, the Vietnam e-visa pilot program began. At the time, only a single-entry e-visa with a maximum validity of 30 days was available to Belgian citizens. Following Covid-19’s devastating impact on the tourism industry, the Vietnamese government reopened the industry and attracted international tourists. However, visa remains a barrier for Belgian and international visitors alike.
The Vietnamese government authorized a new visa policy for Belgian citizens following the August 2023 meeting of the National Assembly. Vietnam’s e-visa validity period has been extended from 30 to 90 days, and multiple entries are permitted. This is a new phase in Vietnam’s efforts to entice Belgian tourists to return.
2/ Methods for applying for a 3-month multiple-entry visa Vietnam electronic visa for Belgians in 2023
Vietnam’s 3-month multiple-entry E-visa can be applied for online once it has been made available. To apply for an online visa, travelers from Belgium must submit the following two electronic files:
Tourists from Belgium can register online for a 3-month multiple-entry visa to Vietnam after preparing all required documents.
This is the link for Belgians to apply for a Vietnam visa: https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ .
Then, citizens of Belgium follow the instructions on the website and complete the online form. The requested information consists of fundamental personal information, visa type information, date of entry, date of exit, point of entry, and point of exit. Note that the correct visa is an electronic visa, valid for three months and permitting multiple entries.
Then, continue uploading your photo and passport per the instructions, and enter your email address to receive the visa result.
After completing the online payment step, the online visa application procedure for Belgian visitors will conclude.
3/ How long does it take Belgians to apply for an e-visa to enter Vietnam multiple times for a period of three months?
Vietnam’s standard processing period for multiple entry visas valid for three months is between three and five business days. Saturdays, Sundays, and Vietnamese national holidays are not considered workdays. From there, Belgian citizens can determine the anticipated date of visa results.
Belgian travelers planning a trip to Vietnam should register for a visa online at least two weeks in advance to avoid any unanticipated issues. For cases requiring a 3-month multiple-entry visa to Vietnam urgently, Belgian citizens may pay an additional fee to receive a visa decision sooner.
After E-visa approval, it will be emailed to the email address that Belgian visitors previously provided on the application form. Tourists from Belgium should thoroughly review the visa’s information, print a hard copy, and store a digital copy on their mobile devices. Before permitting Belgian citizens to enter Vietnam, the immigration officer will examine their electronic visa and passport.
As a result of the Vietnamese government’s new visa policy, Belgian travelers now enjoy considerable advantages. The 3-month multi-entry E-visa is now available to Belgian citizens, which loosens the entry policy and facilitates the issuance of visas and long-term travel for Belgian travelers in Vietnam. Please contact us at info@vietnamimmigration.com for more information on the 3-month multiple-entry visa policy applicable to Belgian travelers.
