Vietnam is an ideal destination to travel for Dutch tourists. Before Covid-19, many Dutch come to Vietnam to enjoy their vacation. However, the fact that Vietnam issued entry ban during pandemic period made many Dutch tourists disappointed. They wish that Vietnam will open the borders and welcome international tourist again. And now, their dream came true…
With the good control of pandemic situation as well as vaccination is getting all around the world now, Vietnam Government has announced that Vietnam tourism will welcome international tourist again, included Netherlands citizens. Vietnam tourist visa is also resumed for Dutch. Dutch passport holders can apply a tourist visa and enter Vietnam for travelling purpose now.
In order to get entry permit to Vietnam, Netherlands citizens need to prepare:
1/ Covid-19 testing
Even the Covid-19 is under controlled now, many countries are still afraid of another pandemic wave. Vietnam (the same as many other countries) is still strictly control the pandemic. Vietnam requires all visitors to test Covid-19 and get a negative Coronavirus testing certificate 3-5 days before entry date. Depending on the country you depart from, a vaccine passport or vaccination certificate can replace this document.
2/ Valid visa
In order to enter Vietnam for travelling, Dutch passport holders need to apply a tourist visa now. Vietnam tourist visa is re-opened for Netherlands citizens now, and it can be applied online. Netherlands citizens can apply Vietnam tourist visa at Vietnam consulate office in Netherlands, or apply an electronic visa, or apply online for a visa approval letter to get visa on arrival at the airport.
Vietnam tourist visa for Dutch is valid for 1 month or 3 months. You can choose single entry or multiple entry when submitting the application documents.
Those who want to apply visa can visit this link to fill out the online application form and request for Vietnam visa application. After processing time, visa result will be sent to applicant’s email.
3/ Quarantine arrangement
Depending on the country you depart, a quarantine might be required after arriving. If you are required for quarantine, you must book the quarantine service in advance. The quarantine service includes accommodation for quarantine, car transfer from the airport to quarantine location, Covid-19 test at quarantine zone.
If you depart from a country which is not required for quarantine, you only need to show your visa and Covid-19 testing certificate to enter. All tourist attractions in Vietnam are welcoming international tourist again now, and you can travel to anywhere you like.
For more information about Vietnam entry requirement, please feel free to contact us through info@vietnamimmigration.com
