Currently, there is no Vietnam Embassy located in Ireland. Vietnam Embassy in London is the sole authority responsible for issuing Vietnam visa in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

There are 3 ways to apply for Vietnam visa for Irish passport holders:

Option 1: Get Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy in the neighboring countries of Ireland

Procedure: You have to bring your passport (valid for at least 6 months), 2 passport-sized photos and stamping fee (varied from Embassy to Embassy) to Vietnam Embassy

Processing time: 5-7 working days.

Option 2: Get Vietnam visa code online

With this option, you still get your visa stamped at Vietnam Embassy that you want. However, the processing time is much shorter than the classic ways with a few simple steps.

How to apply for Vietnam visa code?

You go online at https://vietnamvisaonentry.com/apply-online/, fill in visa order form with your details and select border crossing as your means of transport (Vietnam visa code is applicable for border crossing option). After payment, your application will be under process and you may receive the approval code within 2 working days or less via email. This kind of document will enable you to pick up Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy once time instead of multiple times as usual. Remember that stamp fee is varied from Embassy to Embassy.

Note: The address of Vietnam Embassy where you expect to get visa stamped needs to be provided exactly. Otherwise, the Vietnam visa approval code may not be accepted.

Option 3: Get Vietnam visa on arrival

For those who are air-travelers from Ireland, Vietnam visa on arrival is the best option because of cost-saving and fast service.

How to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival?

You go online at https://vietnamvisaonentry.com/apply-online/, fill in visa order form with your details, pay the service fee through one of our payment options and receive the approval letter within 2 working days or less via email. After all, you only need to bring this approval letter + original passport + 2 photos + stamping fee to obtain Vietnam visa at one of 3 international airports in Vietnam