Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritians visiting
Vietnam
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Vietnamese Visa.
- Original copies of correctly filled signed and stamped application form.
- Copy of colored passport-sized photograph with a white background.
- Your passport should have a validity of 6 months after exiting from Vietnam.
- The passport must have at least 1 blank visa page for visa stamp.
- Applicant should provide a bank statement showing proof that the applicant has enough fund for the duration of stay in Vietnam or a letter from the host clearly indicating full sponsorship is required.
- Proof of accommodation is needed for this application and it could be a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from your host stating purpose, duration, and intentions of hosting you while in Vietnam
- Travel tickets or itinerary showing entry and exit dates.
- An original certificate of vaccination against yellow fever will be needed to complete your application.
- For minors traveling alone, their original birth certificate, as well as a signed letter of consent from both parents, is required.
Vietnam Visa for Mauritians
Facts about Vietnam
Vietnam has become one of the top tourist destinations in the world. The country is known for its scenic landscape, beaches, islands, and mountains. Tourists can take a walk through various destinations and also visit the plethora of beach resorts for activities like kayaking, sunbathing and water sports. Foreigners can also learn about war history by visiting museums and the Cu Chi tunnels which were used by soldiers.
In 2016, 10 million tourists visited Vietnam and this influx of tourists contributed 6.6 percent to the gross domestic product. The number of tourist arrivals in the country has been on the up and the Vietnamese government has aided this by building more hotels and improving transportation in the country.
Drug trafficking is considered to be a serious offense in Vietnam with the punishment being a life sentence in prison or a death penalty.
Types of Vietnam Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 5 working days | 30 days |
| Tourist visa | 5 working days | 30 days |
General Requirements for Vietnam Visa
- Original copies of correctly filled signed and stamped application form.
- Copy of colored passport-sized photograph with a white background.
- Your passport should have a validity of 6 months after exiting from Vietnam.
- The passport must have at least 1 blank visa page for visa stamp.
- Applicant should provide a bank statement showing proof that the applicant has enough fund for the duration of stay in Vietnam or a letter from the host clearly indicating full sponsorship is required.
- Proof of accommodation is needed for this application and it could be a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from your host stating purpose, duration, and intentions of hosting you while in Vietnam
- Travel tickets or itinerary showing entry and exit dates.
- An original certificate of vaccination against yellow fever will be needed to complete your application.
- For minors traveling alone, their original birth certificate, as well as a signed letter of consent from both parents, is required.
Vietnam Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Business visa is granted to foreigners who are visiting Vietnam for business meetings, negotiating contracts with business partners.
- A letter of invitation from the company he/she is visiting in Vietnam.
- The letter should state the address and give the contact information of the company and the reason for your visit to the country.
- The letter should also state if the inviting company in Vietnam is taking up the financial expenses of the applicant.
- Certificate of business registration of the inviting company is required.
- Letter from your current employer in Vietnam explaining awareness of leave and the duration of business leave that is required.
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for this application
Vietnam Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The tourist visa allows travelers to visit Vietnam for sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
- With a tourist visa, you can visit friends and relatives.
- Holders of this visa cannot engage in business activities during their stay.
- Visitors cannot take up a course in any of the educational institutions of learning in the country.
- Letter of invitation from your host explaining the purpose of visit and duration of the trip.
- Hotel reservation or confirmation is required.
- The letter should have full home address details and a valid means of identification of your host.
- Applicants are required to provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- Children under 18 years are required to provide a letter of authorization by parent and a copy of the birth certificate.
- Children are also required to provide parent’s identification documents.
Vietnam Visa Fees
Business visa
25.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
25.00 (USD)
Vietnam Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Mauritius
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There is no Embassy of Vietnam in Mauritius,therefore applicants are to apply at the Embassy of Vietnam in Maputo, Mozambique.
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