By Jenna Jolie

Vietnam is one of the countries that have many beautiful sceneries in the world. Through 10 rounds of ranking, Vietnam currently has 112 relics ranked as special national monuments including Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Pac Bo Relic, Independence Palace, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, etc. Besides, nature gives this country 33 national parks including Ba Be, Bai Tu Long, Hoang Lien, Tam Dao, Xuan Son, Ba Vi, Cat Ba and countless other scenic spots.

Overall, this is a country of heroic history and various majestic spectacle which attracts a thousand travelers every year from around the world, especially Taiwanese. For the majority of foreigners, traveling to Vietnam requires a visa, and so the Taiwanese are. However, this procedure is easier than ever thanks to the digital Vietnam Travel Visa system for Taiwanese. Let's find out more about Vietnam visas for Taiwanese citizens.

Vietnam launches visa online system for Taiwanese citizens

1. About the e-visa Vietnam for Taiwanese citizens

A travel visa that can be obtained online is a Vietnam electronic Visa, commonly referred to as a Vietnam online visa. More than 80 nations across the world's residents can travel to and enter Vietnam using a Vietnam travel visa.

Taiwanese are not among the nations excluded from the need for a visa to enter Vietnam, hence one is necessary. There are two methods you may use to apply for a Vietnam visa by applying at the Vietnam Embassy or you can apply online at Vietnam Immigration Services. However, e-visa Vietnam for Taiwanese citizens is only for tourism purposes only. At the moment, there are 3 types of Vietnam tourist visa available for Taiwan travelers can apply for depending on how many days they want to spend in Vietnam:

• Tourist visa for 5 days
• Tourist visa for 15 days
• Tourist visa for 25 days

All of the visas online mentioned above are effective from the date of arrival with a single entry. By using an online visa, the number of days Taiwan travelers can stay in Vietnam corresponds to the visa that they apply for.

2. Check your Vietnam visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens

Before applying, Vietnam Immigration Services recommends that you should check Vietnam visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens first at the link. The list below is the mandatory documents which are required for a Vietnam travel visa:

• The valid passport: It is required to have a valid passport for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and a duplicate of your biographical page.
• The passport must have at least 2 blank pages for stamping.
• The photo: Taiwan travelers must submit a digital color photo.
• Proof of your occupation.
• Temporary accommodation confirmation in Vietnam.

Taiwanese travelers who want to come to Vietnam for other reasons including studying or relocating, etc. must apply for a traditional visa at the Vietnam Embassy.

Vietnam travel visa requirements for Taiwanese citizens

3. How to apply for a Vietnam visa from Taiwan

Thanks to the rapid digitalization growth, Taiwanese can apply for Vietnam visa from Taiwan without going anywhere. Please follow the simple steps below to be granted a Vietnam travel visa:

• Step 1: Access to Vietnam visa online application for briefing some information about yourself and your passport. This information will be encrypted and protected in order not to leak out for illegal purposes.
• Step 2: Pay your Vietnam online visa fee by using one of two payment methods: Electronic transfer or wire transfer. We highly recommend you to pay the fee electronically through Visa, American Express, MasterCard, or PayPal. Besides, you can pay through the Bank of Cyprus for wire transfer.
• Step 3: Vietnam tourist visa will be granted after it is authorized in no more than 7 days. In some cases, with our support, your Vietnam visa will arrive in 3 business days if you want.
• Step 4: You will receive an approval letter for your Vietnam visa as a PDF file. Remember to print the electronic letter out and bring it with you to the airport.

Important note: When waiting in lines at the Cross Border at the airport, Taiwan travelers must have a photo and entry form on hand to get visa stamped. Moreover, travelers are required to pay US $25 for the stamping fee to the Immigration Department. In order to have faster procedures, we highly recommended travelers to use our Fast-track service for doing the paperworks and submitting forms in advance to avoid waiting in lines at the airport.

Vietnam is waiting for you to come to explore one of a kind beauty of Vietnam. Right now, Taiwanese citizens can obtain a Vietnam travel visa in order to enter this country legally. Besides, Vietnam Immigration Services is willing to be a companion to assist you with our services such as travel insurance, sim cards, hotel reservations, and vehicle rentals.