Can you get a Vietnam visa on arrival?

Vietnam Visa on Arrival: How to Get One?

Okay, so Vietnam Visa on Arrival... lemme tell ya, it's a trip, right? Not literally, getting there is the trip. The visa is the tricky part. Forget just rocking up like you can in, say, Thailand.

Unlike some neighbors, you can't just waltz into Vietnam and grab a visa at the airport. You gotta plan ahead. It involves... agencies.

Basically, you need to get a pre-approved visa letter. Think of it as the VIP pass before you get the real VIP pass (the stamp). You need to get this letter throught a travel agency or visa service.

I remember, oh gosh, maybe 2018? Going to Hanoi. Paid around $25 for the letter online. And then another $25 cash at Noi Bai airport for the actual visa stamp. Remember scrambling for small bills, stressed out after a 14-hour flight.

Yeah, find a reputable travel agency. They handle the pre-approval. Then, when you land, you show your letter, your passport, and hopefully some passport photos. I've actually forgot the photos once, they were helpful on the other side.

You pay a fee (USD, bring dollars!). And BAM! Visa in your passport. Just don't be me and forget those passport photos, okay? Trust me. It's a bit chaotic. Just gotta be prepared.