Vietnam Visa for Hong Kong Document of Identity (HKDI) Holders – Complete 2025 Guide

If you hold a Hong Kong Document of Identity (HKDI) and plan to visit Vietnam for tourism or business, you need to apply for a visa. As of 2025, HKDI holders cannot apply for a Vietnam e-Visa and must choose between two options:

1. Apply at a Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate
2. Apply for a Vietnam Visa on Arrival (Online Pre-Approval)

Option 1: Apply at a Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate

Requirements

• Each embassy/consulate may have slightly different requirements.
• Contact the nearest Vietnamese diplomatic office for exact details.

Documents Needed

✔ Completed visa application form (download from embassy website)
✔ Original HKDI (valid for at least 6 months)
✔ 2 passport-sized photos (4×6 cm, white background)
✔ Flight itinerary (round-trip booking)
✔ Hotel reservation confirmation
✔ Visa fee (varies by embassy)

Vietnam Consulate in Hong Kong

📍 Address: 15/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
📞 Phone: (852) 2591 4517 / 2591 4510
📠 Fax: (852) 2591 4524 / 2591 4539
✉ Email: vnconsul@netvigator.com
🌐 Website: vnconsulate-hongkong.mofa.gov.vn

Processing Time

Usually 5-7 working days.

Option 2: Vietnam Visa on Arrival (Recommended)

Eligibility

✔ Only HKDI numbers starting with “D” can apply.
✔ Same process as regular passport holders.

4 Key Benefits

✅ No need to submit original documents (100% online)
✅ Faster than embassy applications
✅ Simple process (just 4 steps)
✅ High approval rate (expert team review)

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Step 1: Fill Out the Online Visa Application

• Visit: https://www.vietnam-visa.hk/apply-vietnam-visa/
• Important: Select “Hong Kong DI” as nationality.
• Enter accurate details:
  • Full name (exactly as in HKDI)
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Nationality (Hong Kong DI)
  • HKDI number
  • Entry date & airport

Step 2: Make Payment & Get Confirmation

• Choose visa type (single/multiple entry) and pay online.
• Receive a confirmation email (check spam if missing).

Step 3: Receive Visa Approval Letter

• Processing time:
  • Standard: 4 working days
  • Urgent: As fast as 2 working hours
• The approval letter (PDF) will be emailed. Double-check all details!

Step 4: Get Visa Stamped on Arrival

📌 Documents to bring:
✔ Printed Visa Approval Letter (color recommended)
✔ Printed Visa Application Form (attached to approval email)
✔ 2 passport photos (4×6 cm, white background)
✔ Original HKDI (valid for at least 3 months)

✈ At Vietnam Airport:

1. Go to “Landing Visa” / “Visa on Arrival” counter.
2. Submit documents + pay stamping fee (cash only):
   • Single-entry: $25 USD
   • Multiple-entry: $50 USD
3. Wait 20-30 mins for visa sticker.

🚀 Want to skip the queue?
👉 VIP Fast Track Service ($45/person):
🔗 https://www.vietnam-visa.hk/fast-track-service-order-form/

Important Notes

⚠ Only for air travel (valid at major airports: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, etc.).
⚠ Apply before departure.
⚠ Visa validity starts from the entry date you choose.
⚠ All documents must be genuine (fake info = rejection).

FAQs

❓ Can I apply if my HKDI doesn’t start with “D”?
→ No, only “D” prefix HKDI holders are eligible for Visa on Arrival.

❓ How long does approval take?
→ Standard: 4 working days / Urgent: 2 working hours.

❓ Can I get a multiple-entry visa?
→ Yes, select multiple-entry option and pay the fee.

❓ What if I lose my approval letter?
→ Contact your visa provider immediately for a re-send.

❓ Do children need a separate visa?
→ Yes, every traveler (including kids) needs their own visa.

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Contact Us

📧 Email: info@vietnam-visa.hk
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Have a great trip to Vietnam! 🇻🇳✈️