🇻🇳 Visa Information for Conference Attendees
Welcome to the FITAT 2025! If you're planning to travel to Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, please read the following important information regarding visa requirements and how to apply.
✈️ Who Needs a Visa?
Most international visitors require a visa to enter Vietnam. However, some countries are exempt for short stays (typically 14–45 days, depending on nationality).
Visa-free entry (as of early 2025) is granted to citizens of:
- ASEAN countries (14–30 days)
- South Korea, Japan, Russia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain (15–45 days)
For the full and updated list, please check: Vietnam Immigration Portal
📝 How to Apply for a Visa
There are three common ways to apply:
1. E-Visa (Recommended)
- Available to citizens of over 80 countries
- Valid for single or multiple entry, up to 90 days
- Apply online at the official website: https://evisa.gov.vn/
- Processing time: 3–5 working days
- Fee: Around 25–50 USD (non-refundable)
2. Visa on Arrival (VOA)
- Only available if you enter Vietnam by air
- Requires a pre-approval letter from a Vietnamese agency
- Recommended only if you cannot use the e-visa system
- Contact the organizers if you need support
3. Apply at a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate
- Apply in person or by mail
- Documents required may vary (passport, photos, invitation letter)
- Contact your nearest Vietnamese embassy for exact requirements
🧾 Documents You May Need
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- A digital passport photo (white background, no glasses)
- Conference invitation letter (we can provide this upon request)
- Travel itinerary or flight bookings (optional)
📬 Need an Invitation Letter?
If you require a visa support letter, please email the conference Local Chair (Dr. Tran Thanh Nam) at:
Include:
- Full name (as in passport)
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Affiliation
We will process your request within 3 working days.
📍 Contact Us
For visa inquiries or travel support, please contact the Local Chair (Dr. Tran Thanh Nam):