How many ways Maltese can consider when applying a Vietnam visa? In this article, we will share you all methods to obtain Vietnam visa, including visa at the embassy, e-visa and visa on arrival. We also see some information about Vietnam visa requirements for Maltese and entry requirements into Vietnam.

1/ Vietnam visa requirements for Maltese passport holders

At first, please take a quick look to see whether Maltese people need visa when entering Vietnam or not.

We would like to confirm that Maltese passport is not in the list of countries getting Vietnam visa exemption. Therefore, Maltese citizens who want to visit Vietnam must apply visa and ensure below entry conditions:

• Maltese must hold a passport which is valid least 6 months from the date of arrival.
• Passport must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp and entry stamp.

Note: There will be no visa requirement in case Maltese people just transit through a Vietnamese international airport without entering the country.

Entry requirement when visiting Vietnam for Maltese citizens is as below:

From May 2022, all other entry restrictions for Covid-19 prevention have been lifted. Maltese passport holders do not need to show any documents related to Covid-19 certificates like before. Maltese people will not need to take quarantine or show vaccination certificate and negative test. All they need to show is original passport and valid visa.

2/ Ways to obtain Vietnam visa for Maltese citizens

There are currently 3 options for applying Vietnam visa that Maltese passport holders need to know, including Embassy visa, Visa on arrival and E-visa.

2.1/ How to apply Vietnam visa at the embassy for Maltese people

Embassy of Vietnam is the authorized organization of Vietnam immigration, which has the right to issue Vietnam visa. Maltese who are living or working near the Vietnamese embassy can come directly to submit the visa application form.

Vietnam visa granted by the Vietnam Embassy is valid for all borders in Vietnam, including by land, by air or by sea.

Processing time for getting Vietnam visa at Vietnamese embassy: It takes 5-7 working days for a standard process. Applicants can check with the embassy to know whether they provide urgent visa service or not. In that case, the additional fee will be required.

Visa fees at the embassy can vary and depend on many factors including duration of stay, number of entries, visa types, and can change from time to time. You should contact the Embassy officer to be informed on current visa fees.

2.2/ How to apply Vietnam Visa on arrival for Maltese citizens

Visa on arrival is the process which you get an approval letter for entry into Vietnam. Please be advised that the visa will be issued upon arrival in Vietnam.

Vietnam visa on arrival is available at Vietnamese airport only. Until now, Maltese citizens can get visa on arrival at these below Vietnamese airports: Noi Bai airport (Ha Noi), Tan Son Nhat airport (Ho Chi Minh city), Da Nang airport (Da Nang city), Cat Bi airport (Hai Phong city), Cam Ranh airport (Nha Trang city), Phu Quoc airport (Phu Quoc island), Lien Khuong airport (Da Lat city)

Procedures to get Vietnam visa on arrival for Maltese people as below:

Maltese citizens can quickly get Vietnam visa on arrival with 4 simple steps as following:

• Apply online for Vietnam visa approval letter here https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/
• Confirm and make online secured payment
• Obtain the visa approval letter by email and print a hard copy
• Get the visa stamp on arrival at Vietnamese airport

What documents Maltese need to prepare for getting Vietnam visa on arrival ?

For Vietnam visa on arrival application, Maltese citizens do not need to provide any document, just fill in the visa application form online. However, to obtain visa stamp on arrival, it is necessary to have documents required as below:

• Passport
• The entry & exit form
• The visa approval letter
• 2 photos (4x6cm)
• Visa stamping fee (by cash): 25 USD for single entry and 50 USD for multiple entry.

2.3/ How to apply Vietnam E-visa for Maltese citizens

Maltese passport is one of 80 countries which are allowed to grant e-visa by Vietnamese Immigration Department. Please take note that Vietnam E-visa is valid for maximum 30 days, and it is single entry.

With Vietnam E-visa, Maltese can enter Vietnam at any international entry checkpoints, including airports, landports and seaports.

Procedures to apply Vietnam E-visa for Maltese people as below:

The process of Vietnam e-visa for Maltese citizens is simple and completely online. The process includes steps as below:

• Go to Vietnam’s e-Visa Application form https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/
• Fulfill all required information, upload passport page image and photo without glasses.
• Subsequently, you will receive email confirmation. Processing time will be 3 working days for normal process and 1 working day for urgent process.
• Once E-visa is granted, you should print it as a hard copy to go to Vietnam.

What documents Maltese need to prepare for applying Vietnam E-visa ?

When filling out Vietnam E-visa application form, Maltese people will be asked for:

• A passport for at least six-month validity
• A photo of your full passport data page
• A personal photo with white background and no glasses
• Credit card or debit card to pay E-visa fee

In summary, Maltese need visa for entry Vietnam now. Vietnam visa for Maltese citizens can be applied by using many different ways, but applying visa online is considered to be the most convenient and time-saving option. For more information about Vietnam visa application for Maltese people, please contact us through email info@vietnamimmigration.com