Business Travel Requirements for an Vietnam Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Mandatory Arrival Card

   All travellers to Vietnam arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City are required to apply for a mandatory e-Arrival Card 72 hours prior to arrival. The e-Arrival Card can be applied for here free of charge.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Contain at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

3. Photograph

   You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://visacentral.ch/photo-service to upload your photo.

    

   Alternatively, you may provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm by 45mm in size; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photograph should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.

4. Proof of Residency

   A copy of the applicant's residency or work permit for their place of residence

5. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide an original Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Introduction Letter. Visit https://visacentral.ch/bcl-order to get started.

   Alternatively, please use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided here using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.
   All Business Introduction Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found here
   

6. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the country of destination. A copy is acceptable. This invitation must be issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

7. Health Declaration

   Applicants must fill out an online health declaration form prior to departure via the following link https://tokhaiyte.vn/

8. Visa Application Form(s)

   One fully completed and signed application form

9. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   
   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed VisaCentral Visa Order Form which can be found in the VisaCentral Application Pack should be submitted.

   
   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

10. Applicants of Vietnamese Origin

    Travellers of Vietnamese origin must fill in and provide a signed copy of the online visa application form accessible at: http://visa.mofa.gov.vn/_layouts/registration/ApplicationForm.aspx

11. Three Month Multiple Entry Applicants

    Travellers applying for a three months multiple entry visa should also provide:

    • An original letter of invitation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam
    • A copy of hotel reservation 
    • A copy of flight confirmation showing onward/return travel