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Vietnam Visa for French Citizens 2025: Full Guide to Requirements, Application & Fees

Applying for a Vietnam visa for French citizens can be done through two main methods: Vietnam e-visa or Visa Approval Letter. To help you enter Vietnam smoothly, Tân Văn Lang provides a complete guide covering all requirements, documents, procedures, and fees for French passport holders. Let’s explore the details below.

Do French Citizens Need a Visa to Enter Vietnam?

Currently, French citizens do not need a visa to enter Vietnam thanks to the following policies:

Policy Eligible Group
Unilateral visa exemption French citizens may enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days.
Visa exemption for flight crew French crew members of Air France (effective since 01/03/2004) are exempt from visa requirements.

If French passport holders intend to stay in Vietnam longer than 45 days, they must apply for a visa or other equivalent documents such as:

>>> Read more: Vietnam visa service: Fast & secure solution for your trip 2025

Can French Citizens Apply for a Vietnam E-visa?

Yes. Vietnam now issues electronic visas (e-visa) to citizens of all countries and territories, including France.

A Vietnam e-visa is issued entirely online, meaning French applicants do not need to visit the embassy. All steps—from form submission to payment and result checking—are completed digitally with an internet connection.

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Required Documents for French Citizens Applying for a Vietnam Visa

Documents for Vietnam E-visa (French citizens)

  • Valid French passport (minimum validity 6 months)
  • Portrait photo (4×6 cm, color, white background, no glasses)
  • Scanned passport data page

Documents for Visa Approval Letter (French citizens)

► Basic requirements

► If sponsored by a company in Vietnam

  • Certified copies of the company’s business registration or investment license
  • Certified copy of the company’s tax registration
  • NA16 Form – Registration of company seal and signature
  • Digital signature USB token
  • Introduction letter or authorization letter
  • ID card/CCCD of the person submitting the application

► If sponsored by Vietnamese relatives

  • Documents proving family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)
  • Passport of the sponsor
  • Vietnamese ID card/CCCD
  • NA3 Form – Application for Approval Letter under family sponsorship
  • Household registration book or CT07 residence certificate

► If the sponsor is a foreigner living in Vietnam

  • Legal documents of the sponsoring company (if applicable)
  • Proof of relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)

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How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa for French Citizens

Applying for a Vietnam E-visa

► Step 1: Visit the official portals: https://immigration.gov.vn

► Step 2:

  • Fill out the online form, enter personal and trip details, and upload your portrait photo + passport data page.
  • A system-generated application code will be provided for checking your result later.

► Step 3:

  • Pay the e-visa fee using e-wallet or bank transfer (via National Public Service Portal or Ministry of Public Security Portal).
  • Applications are processed weekly from Monday to Saturday morning (excluding holidays).

► Step 4:

  • Check your visa result using the application code.
  • Once approved, French travelers must print the e-visa and present it at the immigration counter upon arrival.

Applying for a Visa Approval Letter (for visa on arrival)

► Step 1: The sponsoring company/individual registers an online account on:

  • Immigration Portal
  • National Public Service Portal
  • Ministry of Public Security Portal

► Step 2: Log in and submit the French citizen’s information.

► Step 3: Confirm using the company’s registered digital signature.

► Step 4: Pay the processing fee so the application is transferred to the Immigration Department.

► Step 5:

  • Check results directly in the online portal.
  • Once approved, the company notifies the French applicant to print the approval letter.

French citizens may receive their visa:

  • At a Vietnamese airport, or
  • At a Vietnamese embassy in France

>>> Read more: Airport Fast Track in Vietnam 2025 – Skip the Lines, Save Time

Vietnam Visa Fees for French Citizens

Category Fee Note
Approval letter Free of charge
Visa stamping fee – Single-entry 1 month 25 USD Payable at the airport
Visa stamping fee – Multiple-entry 1 month 50 USD Payable at the airport
Visa stamping fee – Single-entry 3 months According to current regulation Payable at the airport
Visa stamping fee – Multiple-entry 3 months 50 USD Payable at the airport
Visa stamping fee – 12-month visa 135 USD Payable at the airport

>>> Read more: Vietnam Visa Photo Requirements: The Complete 2025 Guide

Where French Citizens Can Apply for or Receive a Vietnam Visa

Vietnamese Embassy in France

Vietnam Immigration Offices

(Required when original documents must be submitted for approval letter processing)

Office Address Contact
Hanoi Immigration Department 44–46 Trần Phú, Ba Đình, Hà Nội [email protected]
Da Nang Immigration Department 7 Trần Quý Cáp, Hải Châu 0236 3822381
Ho Chi Minh City Immigration Department 333–337 Nguyễn Trãi, Quận 1 028 38386425

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Full-Service Vietnam Visa for French Citizens by Tân Văn Lang

Tân Văn Lang understands that visa procedures can be challenging, especially for first-time visitors or those unfamiliar with Vietnam’s legal requirements. With more than 20 years of experience, we provide reliable, end-to-end visa assistance for French citizens.

Our services include:

  • Consulting on suitable visa types
  • Preparing all forms and required documents
  • Submitting applications on your behalf
  • Tracking processing status
  • Supporting until you receive your visa

We prioritize data security, accuracy, and fast processing, making us a trusted partner for travelers and expatriates worldwide.

Whether you need an e-visa, visa on arrival, or long-term stay documents, Tân Văn Lang is ready to assist you at every step.

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Nguyễn Thị Bích Phụng

Tôi là Nguyễn Thị Bích Phụng (Hana Nguyen), hiện đang là Sales Manager và biên tập viên tại Công Ty Cổ Phần Dịch Vụ Du Lịch và Thương Mại Tân Văn Lang.

Tôi có 5 năm kinh nghiệm trong lĩnh vực xin visa Việt Nam, xin công văn nhập cảnh, thẻ tạm trú, miễn thị thực... cho người nước ngoài muốn nhập cảnh, lưu trú và làm việc tại Việt Nam. Tôi đã được thành tích Nhân viên xuất sắc tại Tân Văn Lang từ 2021 - 2023.

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