Most visitors to Vietnam will need a valid visa in order to enter Vietnam except citizens of Japan, South Korea, Scandinavian countries, and certain ASEAN countries. It is now easy to get your visa either by visiting Vietnamese embassy in your country or applying for a convenient visa on arrival. Check my vietnam visa for details.
Check www.vn.embassyinformation.com for a list of Vietnam embassies. A few locations follow.
Australia (tel 02-6290-1549; www.au.vnembassy.org; 6 Timbarra Crescent, O’Maley, ACT 2606)
Canada (tel 613-236-0772; www.vietnamembassy-canada.ca; 470 Wilbrod St, Ottawa)
UK (tel 171-937-1912; vp@dsqvnlondon.demon.co.uk; Victoria Rd 12-14, London W8 5RD)
USA (tel 202-861-0737; www.vietnamembassy-usa.org; 1233 20 St NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036)
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