New regulations of stamped fee at the airports and residence in Vietnam

(Cited from circular No 157/2015/TT-BTC) Minister of Finance has issued a new circular of fee for visa stamping fee, documents of entry, exit, transit and residence at Vietnam international airports as follows:

I. Objects

  • Foreigners belong to Vietnam Visa Exemption countries which is based on international treaty, agreement between Vietnam and those countries or principle of win-win co-operation (list of Vietnam Visa Exemption countries)
  • Foreigners enter Vietnam to travel, work or visit, etc…

II. Fees

1. For those from countries belongs Vietnam Visa Exemption list which is based on international treaty, agreement between Vietnam and those countries, the amendments are as follows:
If within 30 days after the date you exit from Vietnam with visa-free, travelers wishing to continue entry again thus their stamping fee at Vietnam international airports for type 1 month single entry is only $5 instead of $45 as before. (Previous regulations required travelers need at least 30 days to re-entry Vietnam or entry with new application and pay 45$ for stamping fee in case of less than 30 days).
2. Foreigners entering Vietnam for travelling, doing business or visiting relatives are not granted Vietnam visa-free entry. The amendment of Visa stamping fee at Vietnam International Airports is as follows:
  • For single entry visa:
+ $25 (Drop by $20 from $45)
  • For multiple entry visa:
+ $50 (Decrease by $45 from $95) for 3 months Multiple Entry Visa
+ $95 - $135 for 3-6 months Multiple Entry Visa remains

III. Period of validity

This circular takes effect on November 23rd 2015 instead of circular No 66/2009/TT-BTC in 30/3/2009 of Ministry of Finance about regulations on collecting stamping fee and controlling visa at the airports.

TABLE FEE FOR VISA STAMPING FEE, DOCUMENTS OF ENTRY, EXIT, TRANSIT AND RESIDENCE IN VIETNAM FOR FOREIGNERS AND VIETNAM RESIDING ABROAD

(Issued together with Circular No. 157/2015 / TT-BTC on October 8, 2015 of the Ministry of Finance)
NO NAME OF FEE RATE
1 Stamping Fee for 1 month / three months single entry 25 USD
2 Stamping Fee for multiple entry:  
a) Under 3 months 50 USD
b) From 3 months to under 6 months 95 USD
c) From 6 months to under 1 year 135 USD
3 Stamping fee for foreigners belong Vietnam Visa Exemption List wishing continue to entry Vietnam although from their date exit to the new entry date is less than 30 days 5 USD
4 Travel Card (for Chinese tourists travel in Vietnam border provinces) 10 USD
 
Note: In case of loss or damage to the above documents must be reissued as shall be equal to the new level.