Eight world-class teams from Russia, Brazil, Belgium, Finland, Italy, United Kingdom, China and Vietnam will come together in the central city of Da Nang for a pyrotechnic competition that will light up the night skies on selected dates from June 1^st to July 6^th 2019. This is the 10^th time Da Nang organizes this event, and it is expected to attract more people to visit this beautiful city.

The theme of Danang International Fireworks Festival 2019 (DIFF 2019) is “Stories By The Rivers”. Eight teams will present his performance basing on his country’s river, which show the country’s culture, customs, people, friendship, etc. The festival will be taken place in five nights with five performances:

Match 1: 01/06/2019

Team Vietnam (Danang International Fireworks Team) – Team Russia (Fireworks Centre Khan)

Match 2: 08/06/2019

Team Brazil (News Fireworks Do Brazil) – Team Belgium (HC Pyrotechnics)

Match 3: 15/06/2019

Team Finland (Joho Pyro) – Team Italy (Parente Fireworks)

Match 4: 22/06/2019

Team China (Jingtai Fireworks Sunny Group) – Team UK (Pyrotex Fireworx)

Grand Final: 06/07/2019

The two best Teams

Following the success and drawing lessons from the DIFF 2018, the DIFF 2019 will come back with new updates, which are expected to make differences and meet expectations of the locals and visitors all around the world. The number of tourists coming to Da Nang reach 1.581.558 people in two months festival happened last year, and it is estimated to increase more this year.

How To Get Visa For Teams’ Fans to go to Da Nang?

1. Russia Team Fans

Citizens of Russia won’t need a Vietnam visa if staying for fewer than 15 days. A gap of at least 30 days between two visa-free visits is required.  You should apply for a visa if intending to stay for more than 15 days OR if you do not meet the above requirement regarding the 30-day gap. Therefore:

• If you attend only one or two matches, and the duration of time you stay in Vietnam is not more than 15 days, you don’t need to apply a visa. You just book an air ticket, and show your passport at the passport control counter, and then enter Vietnam. (Please note that you need to show the round-trip air ticket at the passport control to prove that you stay in Vietnam less than 15 days)
• If you intend to join the whole festival, or more than 15 days in Vietnam, you must apply a visa in advance. Russian can apply an E-Visa or Visa On Arrival (depending on your length of stay, how many times you enter Vietnam, and which port you enter in, you choose the suitable one). See the differences between E-Visa and Visa On Arrival here.
• Both E-Visa and Visa On Arrival can be applied online. You can click here to apply online and get your visa within 2 working days.

2. Finland Team Fans

Citizens of Finland won’t need a Vietnam visa if staying for fewer than 15 days. A gap of at least 30 days between two visa-free visits is required.  You should apply for a visa if intending to stay for more than 15 days OR if you do not meet the above requirement regarding the 30-day gap. Therefore:

• If you attend only one or two matches, and the duration of time you stay in Vietnam is not more than 15 days, you don’t need to apply a visa. You just book an air ticket, and show your passport at the passport control counter, and then enter Vietnam. (Please note that you need to show the round-trip air ticket at the passport control to prove that you stay in Vietnam less than 15 days)
• If you intend to join the whole festival, or more than 15 days in Vietnam, you must apply a visa in advance. Finland passport holders can apply an E-Visa or Visa On Arrival (depending on your length of stay, how many times you enter Vietnam, and which port you enter in, you choose the suitable one). See the differences between E-Visa and Visa On Arrival here.
• Both E-Visa and Visa On Arrival can be applied online. You can click here to apply online and get your visa within 2 working days.

3. Italy Team Fans

Citizens of Italy won’t need a Vietnam visa if staying for fewer than 15 days. A gap of at least 30 days between two visa-free visits is required.  You should apply for a visa if intending to stay for more than 15 days OR if you do not meet the above requirement regarding the 30-day gap. Therefore:

• If you attend only one or two matches, and the duration of time you stay in Vietnam is not more than 15 days, you don’t need to apply a visa. You just book an air ticket, and show your passport at the passport control counter, and then enter Vietnam. (Please note that you need to show the round-trip air ticket at the passport control to prove that you stay in Vietnam less than 15 days)
• If you intend to join the whole festival, or more than 15 days in Vietnam, you must apply a visa in advance. Italy passport holders can apply an E-Visa or Visa On Arrival (depending on your length of stay, how many times you enter Vietnam, and which port you enter in, you choose the suitable one). See the differences between E-Visa and Visa On Arrival here.
• Both E-Visa and Visa On Arrival can be applied online. You can click here to apply online and get your visa within 2 working days.

4. UK Team Fans

 Citizens of United Kingdom won’t need a Vietnam visa if staying for fewer than 15 days. A gap of at least 30 days between two visa-free visits is required.  You should apply for a visa if intending to stay for more than 15 days OR if you do not meet the above requirement regarding the 30-day gap. Therefore:

• If you attend only one or two matches, and the duration of time you stay in Vietnam is not more than 15 days, you don’t need to apply a visa. You just book an air ticket, and show your passport at the passport control counter, and then enter Vietnam. (Please note that you need to show the round-trip air ticket at the passport control to prove that you stay in Vietnam less than 15 days)
• If you intend to join the whole festival, or more than 15 days in Vietnam, you must apply a visa in advance. United Kingdom passport holders can apply an E-Visa or Visa On Arrival (depending on your length of stay, how many times you enter Vietnam, and which port you enter in, you choose the suitable one). See the differences between E-Visa and Visa On Arrival here.
• Both E-Visa and Visa On Arrival can be applied online. You can click here to apply online and get your visa within 2 working days.

5. China

Citizens of China are required to have a visa to enter Vietnam. China passport holders can apply an E-Visa or Visa On Arrival (depending on your length of stay, how many times you enter Vietnam, and which port you enter in, you choose the suitable one). However, E-Visa is only applicable for “G passport” (Passport begin with letter G). See the differences between E-Visa and Visa On Arrival here.

Both E-Visa and Visa On Arrival can be applied online. You can click here to apply online and get your visa within 2 working days.

6. Brazil

Citizens of Brazil are required to have a visa to enter Vietnam. Brazil passport holder can get a Visa On Arrival at the airport and enter Vietnam. This visa on arrival is accepted for international airports in Vietnam. What you need to do is applying an approval letter before coming to Vietnam. This approval letter is the invitation letter issued by the Vietnamese Immigration Department, showing that you are granted to get visa on arrival at the Vietnamese airports.

You can click here to apply a visa approval letter online and get it within 2 working days.

7. Belgium

 Citizens of Belgium are required to have a visa to enter Vietnam. Belgium passport holder can get a Visa On Arrival at the airport and enter Vietnam. This visa on arrival is accepted for international airports in Vietnam. What you need to do is applying an approval letter before coming to Vietnam. This approval letter is the invitation letter issued by the Vietnamese Immigration Department, showing that you are granted to get visa on arrival at the Vietnamese airports.

You can click here to apply a visa approval letter online and get it within 2 working days.

8. Other Nationalities

For those with other nationalities who want to come to Da Nang to enjoy this awesome festival, please check the information as below:

• Check visa requirement at this link. (Whether you are free visa to Vietnam or not)
• Check E-Visa Eligibility at this link. (Visa On Arrival is available for all nationalities, but E-Visa is only available for 44 countries. If you are eligible for E-Visa, it means that you have two choice. If you are not eligible for E-Visa, you still can apply Vietnam visa with visa on arrival).
• Check Vietnam Visa Fees at this link.
• Apply a Visa online at this link.

In summary, Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2019 is an impressive festival in Vietnam that you cannot miss. If you want to come to Da Nang, you should plan it now. Many tourists come to Da Nang at this time, and the services will be fully booked. Make sure you plan it soon!

Any more question, you can contact us via email: info@vietnamimmigration.com