From January 1, 2009, Vietnam cancels visas for Russians who come to the country for less than 15 days .The new rules will apply to the owners of Russian passports regardless of the purpose of the visit .To enter Vietnam for a period longer than 15 days, Russian tourists need to obtain a tourist visa, which usually for a period of one month is .Tourists can obtain a visa upon arrival, at one of the international airports in Vietnam: in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Danang .To do this, at the "Visas upon arrival" counter, before passport control, you will need to present a passport, a copy of the invitation from the Vietnamese side (provided by the tour operator), return tickets and two color photos 4x6 cm, and also fill in a special form .The time of obtaining a visa at the airport is half an hour-hour, for tourists from Russia it is given free of charge . A visa can also be issued in advance at the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow. Required documents: a passport with a validity of at least six months at the time of the end of the trip, two color photos 4x6 cm, taken no more than 6 months ago, completed application form. Visa processing deadline is 5-7 working days.

More information on the page "Visa to Vietnam".