Swiss living in Thailand or Swiss currently travelling in Thailand can see information in this article to apply Vietnam visa easily in Thailand. It will mention the ways to get Vietnam visa for Swiss in Thailand, as well as required documents for apply Vietnam visa for Swiss in Thailand. Moreover, you will find what Swiss need to prepare before flying from Bangkok to Vietnam, and entry requirements for Swiss flying from Thailand to Vietnam. Let’s begin!

1/ How to apply Vietnam visa for Swiss in Thailand 2025

Swiss in Thailand can submit a Vietnam visa application through one of the following ways:

• In-person, at Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok or Vietnamese Consulate in KhonKaen
• Online, for Vietnam E-visa
• On Arrival, after getting an Approval Letter online prior to traveling

1.1/ Swiss apply Vietnam Visa at Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok

Swiss in Bangkok can come directly to Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok to submit the visa application form for Vietnam visa.

Swiss have to contact Vietnam embassy in Bangkok to make an appointment and learn about the specific requirements. Swiss can find the information of Vietnam embassy in Bangkok here:

Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok

Chancery: 83/1 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok , Thailand

Tel: +66 (0) 2 251 3552; +66 (0) 2 251 5838; +66 (0) 2 251 7202

Fax: +66 (0) 2 251 7201; +66 (0) 2 251 7203

Email: vnemb.th@mofa.gov.vn

Website: https://vnembassy-bangkok.mofa.gov.vn

Required documents when submitting Vietnam visa application for Swiss at Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok:

• Original Swiss passport (valid for more than 6 months)
• Two photos 4x6cm in white background without glasses
• Vietnam visa application form
• Roundtrip air ticket and hotel confirmation
• Visa approval letter

Procedures for getting Vietnam visa for Swiss at Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok:

• Submit required documents and pay Vietnam visa fee
• Wait for the Visa to be processed
• Come to the embassy again to get back passport and visa
• When visa application is approved, Swiss will receive a loose-leaf visa and Swiss can use it to enter Vietnam

1.2/ Swiss apply Vietnam Visa at Vietnamese Consulate in KhonKaen

For Swiss who are living near Khonkaen, they can visit Vietnamese consulate in Khonkaen to submit the Vietnam visa application form.

There is a Vietnamese consulate office in Khonkaen. This consulate has the same rights for issuing Vietnam visa like what embassy in Bangkok does. Swiss in Khonkaen should prepare the documents and come to this office to submit visa application.

Vietnamese Consulate in Khonkaen

Adress: 65/6 Chatapadung, Khonkaen 40000

Phone: (+60-043) 242 190

Fax: (+60-043) 241 154

Email: konkaen.th@mofa.gov.vn

Website: https://vnconsulate-khonkaen.mofa.gov.vn/

Required documents when submitting Vietnam visa application for Swiss at Vietnamese Consulate in Khonkaen:

In fact, the documents needed when applying visa at Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok and Vietnamese consulate in Khonkaen are the same. Swiss also need to prepare these below documents:

• Original Swiss passport (valid for more than 6 months)
• Two photos 4x6cm in white background without glasses
• Vietnam visa application form
• Roundtrip air ticket and hotel confirmation
• Visa approval letter

Swiss can follow the above steps to submit and get Vietnam visa at Vietnamese Consulate in Khonkaen.

1.3/ Swiss apply Vietnam E-Visa in Thailand 2025

Swiss in Thailand who don’t like to move far away to process visa can choose this option. Swiss can apply Vietnam visa entirely online because Swiss is one of 82 countries’ citizens which are eligible for applying Vietnam E-visa. To get a Vietnam E-visa in Thailand, Swiss have to:

• Start the online application through Vietnam E-visa application website https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/
• Attach a scanned copy of your Swiss passport as well as a digital picture of yourself
• Enter all the required information on the online application form
• Pay the Vietnam e-Visa fee
• Wait for the visa to be processed (three working days)
• After visa is approved, it will be sent to Swiss applicant’s email
• Swiss have to download the PDF file and then print as hard copy

Vietnam E-visa can allow Swiss to fly from Bangkok to Vietnam. Swiss just need to show visa and passport when landing.

However, when Swiss apply Vietnam e Visa, Swiss must specify the entry port. Swiss can only enter the country from the entry port which showed in E-visa approval. Vietnam E-visa for Swiss is valid for a single-entry, and for a maximum of 30 days.

1.4/ Swiss apply Vietnam Visa On Arrival in Thailand 2025

Swiss in Thailand have another option to get Vietnam visa: Getting visa at the airport when arriving.

In fact, Visa on arrival is the visa Swiss will get at Vietnamese airports when they land. However, in order to get this visa, Swiss in Thailand have to apply in advance an approval letter.

If Swiss enter Vietnam through one of Vietnam’s international airports (as listed below), Swiss can get a Vietnam Visa On Arrival:

• Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City
• Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi
• Danang Airport in Da Nang
• Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong
• Cam Ranh Airport in Nha Trang
• Phu Quoc airport in Phu Quoc island

As mentioned, to be able to get Visa On Arrival in Vietnam, Swiss first have to apply the Approval Letter in Thailand. Swiss can apply this visa approval letter online when they are in Thailand.

Steps to apply visa approval letter for Swiss in Thailand:

• Access the Vietnam visa application form online https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/
• Enter passport information and the port Swiss will enter through
• Pay the service fee
• Wait for the request to be processed (between 2 – 4 working days)
• Swiss will receive the Vietnam Visa On Arrival Approval Letter by email

A copy of this letter will also be forwarded to the Immigration Officers at the port which Swiss will enter through. Swiss need to print out this approval letter, and prepare for the trip to Vietnam.

Documents needed for Swiss to get visa on arrival at Vietnamese airports:

• Original passport
• Printed visa approval letter
• 2 photos sized 4x6cm in white background
• Entry and exit form
• Cash for paying stamp fee

After arrival, Swiss queue up at the Visa On Arrival counters at the airport in Vietnam and submit all documents to get visa stamped on passport. At this step, Swiss need to pay the Vietnam Visa On Arrival fee ($25 for a single-entry visa; $50 for a multiple-entry visa).

Please note: Due to Covid-19, the requirements for getting visa approval letter online may be more difficult. Swiss should recheck the requirements with us to get the latest update.

2/ What types of visa accepting Swiss flying from Bangkok to Vietnam 2025?

Swiss who wish to travel to Vietnam from Bangkok can use all three types of visa above to get Vietnam entry:

• Swiss with Vietnam visa issued at Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok can fly from Bangkok to Vietnam.
• Swiss with Vietnam visa issued at Vietnamese consulate in Khonkaen can fly from Bangkok to Vietnam.
• Swiss with Vietnam E-visa issued online can fly from Bangkok to Vietnam.
• Swiss with Vietnam visa approval letter can fly from Bangkok to Vietnam, and get visa on arrival at the airport.

3/ What Swiss need to prepare before flying from Bangkok to Vietnam?

Vietnam has lifted all entry restrictions with Covid-19 for all nationalities. Swiss flying from Bangkok to Vietnam only need to prepare original passport which is valid for more than 6 months + a valid Vietnam visa for boarding the airplane.

Entry requirements for Swiss flying from Thailand to Vietnam:

• Swiss are not required to show Covid-19 vaccination certificate when flying from Thailand to Vietnam
• Swiss are not required to show Covid-19 negative test when flying from Thailand to Vietnam
• Swiss are not required to show Covid-19 insurance when flying from Thailand to Vietnam
• Swiss are not required to show Covid-19 health declaration when flying from Thailand to Vietnam

After arrival, the immigration will check visa and passport, then allowing Swiss enter Vietnam.

We just learn about Vietnam visa for Swiss who are in Thailand as well as visa and entry requirements for Swiss flying from Bangkok to Vietnam. If you have any question, please send us an email through info@vietnamimmigration.com