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Vietnam Embassy in Batticaloa - Visa Information & How to apply

Embassy of Vietnam in Batticaloa

There is NO embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Travellers from Batticaloa can contact the nearest embassy of Vietnam in Colombo for visa information.

Nearest Embassy Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo ( km)
Address No. 30/5, Ward Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
Phone +94 11 2696 050
Distance 218.0km (135.5mi)
Travel Time
  • Fly to Diyawanna Oya total time 0h 59m
  • Fly to Colombo total time 3h 50m
  • Train total time 9h 5m
  • Drive total time 5h 25m
Current time in Batticaloa Sunday Sep 08, 2024 07:04 AM

How to get from Batticaloa to the embassy in Colombo

How to apply

Sri Lankan nationals and foreign visitors living in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka can choose between applying for a visa through the embassy of Vietnam in Colombo or applying online for an approval letter to pick up the visa on arrival.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Batticaloa, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Sri Lankan passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 14298 LKR)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 17:00 PM, local Batticaloa time on 17 September 2024.
  5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Batticaloa, the following documents are REQUIRED:

  • Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
  • Application form (Click here to download)
  • 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
  • Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for those who fly from Batticaloa to Vietnam (Average flight time between Batticaloa and Vietnam is about 4 hours, 58 minutes). The process involves 4 simple steps:

  1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
  2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
  3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
  4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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