Getting a Vietnam visa is required for Bolivian citizens who want to enter this country because Bolivia is not on Vietnam exemption list.

Applying Vietnam visa on arrival of course does not require you to appear at the Vietnam embassy, but applying directly will require you to know the address. We will give you information about Vietnam Embassy’s address in this article.

How to get a Vietnam visa from Bolivia?

• You can get a Vietnam visa on arrival with the visa approval letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam. Visa on arrival does not require to travel to the embassy to submit the visa application.
• The traditional way that Bolivian foreigners offten do is apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Bolivia such as Brazil, Chile, Argentina or Venezuela.

In case you may need, here is the address of the embassy of Vietnam in countries close to Bolivia : Brazil, Chile, Argentina & Venezuela.

Embassy of Vietnam in Brasilia, Brazil

• Address: SHIS QI 09 Conj. 10 Casa 1 – Lago Sul, Brasília/DF CEP:71625-100, Brasil.
• Tel: + 55 61 3364 5876 / 3364 0675;  Fax: + 55 61 3364 5836
• Email:embavina@yahoo.com

Working time : Monday – Friday: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

The Embassy of Vietnam will be closed on the public holidays of both Vietnam and Brazil.

Embassy of Vietnam in Santiago, Chile

Address: Eliodoro Yáñez 2897, Providencia, Santiago de Chile

Tel: (56 2) 2316 1568

Commercial Office:

– Counselor Comercial: (+56 2) 232 1135

– Commercial Attaché: (+56 2) 232 1394

– Fax: (+56 2) 334 1159

Email: sqvnchile@mofa.gov.vn

Embassy working time:

Monday to Friday:      09:30 to 12:30 / 15:00 to 17:00

Consular section working time:

Tuesday to Friday:      09:30 to 12:30

Monday: Closed

Commercial office working time:

Monday to Friday :     09:30 to 12:30 / 14:30 to 18:00

The Embassy of Vietnam will be closed on the public holidays of both Vietnam and Chile.

Embassy of Vietnam in Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Address: 11 de Septiembre1442, Belgrano (CP 1426) Capital Federal – Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Phone: (+54-11) 47831802 – Fax: (+54-11) 47820078
• Email: vnemb.ar@mofa.gov.vn; atn.sqvn@gmail.com
• Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
• The Embassy of Vietnam will be closed on the public holidays of both Vietnam and Argentina.

Vietnam Embassy in Venezuela

• Address: 9NA Transversal, Entre 6TA Y 7MA Avenidas, Quinta Las Mercedes, Venezuela
• Altamira, Chacao 1060-025 D.F, Caracas, Venezuela
• Tel: +58 212 6357402
• Fax: +58 212 2647324
• E-Mail: embavive@yahoo.com.vn, caracas@mofa.gov.vn
• Website : https://vnembassy-caracas.mofa.gov.vn

Working time : Monday – Friday: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

The Embassy of Vietnam will be closed on the public holidays of both Vietnam and Venezuela.

Should I apply for a visa at Vietnam Embassy Vietnam or apply online for pre-approval then pick up my visa on arrival at the airport of Vietnam?

Of course making the visa application online from home or workplace is convenient for you. You can stay at home or office to fill the online application form then wait 2 working days to receive the visa approval letter via email, then print a copy of the visa approval letter to show for boarding and show on arrival (at the airport of Vietnam) to pick up your visa. Sound great !

However, visa on arrival Vietnam is now available at the International Airports of Vietnam only. You should go to the consulate or embassy of Vietnam to apply for a visa beforehand if you want to visit Vietnam via land crossing or by ship, by motorbike ….

Bolivia passport holders are eligible for Vietnam e-visa or not?

Citizens of Bolivia are not eligible for Vietnam e-visa

From 01 Feb 2019, under Decision 17/2019/NĐ-CP of the Government of Vietnam, there are 80 countries which citizens of it are eligible to apply online for a Vietnam e-visa (an e-visa is a single entry valid for staying 30 days). We checked but not found Bolivia national in this list, therefore, citizens of Bolivia should choose two options below to get a visa for Vietnam

Tips for an Emergency Vietnam Visa from Bolivia without the Vietnam Embassy.

If you are a Bolivian citizen and need an emergency Vietnam visa in 2023, there are a few things you can do to expedite the process:

1. Apply for an e-visa. Vietnam offers an e-visa service for citizens of many countries, including Bolivia. This is the quickest and easiest way to get a visa, as you can apply online and receive your visa electronically within a few days. To apply for an e-visa, you will need to have a valid passport, a digital passport photo, and a credit or debit card for payment.
2. Contact the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in Bolivia. If you need your visa urgently, you can contact the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in Bolivia and request an expedited visa. You will need to provide them with documentation explaining why you need an emergency visa, such as a copy of your travel itinerary or a letter from your employer.
3. Use a visa service. There are a number of visa services that can help you to obtain an emergency Vietnam visa. These services can be more expensive than applying for a visa yourself, but they can also be faster and more convenient.

Here are some additional tips for getting an emergency Vietnam visa from Bolivia:

• Be prepared to pay a premium. Emergency visas are typically more expensive than regular visas.
• Have all of your documentation in order. When you apply for an emergency visa, you will need to provide documentation to support your request, such as a copy of your travel itinerary or a letter from your employer. Make sure that you have all of this documentation ready before you apply.
• Be patient. The process of obtaining an emergency visa can take several days. Be patient and keep in touch with the embassy or consulate or visa service that you are using.

If you are having trouble obtaining an emergency Vietnam visa from Bolivia, you can contact the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for assistance.

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