We wish to apply for an online visa to visit Viet Nam on our cruise in January. However, the only option appears t be that we need to arrive by plane in order to pick up our online visa. We hold valid Canadian passports but we are currently living in Israel where there is no Embassy . We also hold Israeli passports. Any advice on how to proceed would be appreciated. Thanking you in advance for your assistance.

Esther Iron

Answer

Dear Esther Iron

Yes, you are right, there is currently no embassy of Vietnam in Israel, however, you can contact the nearest Vietnamese embassy for help, given your case, it will be in Ankara:
Address: Koza Sokak No 109. Gaziosmanpasa Ankara
Phone: 090 312 - 446 8049
Fax: (90-312) 446 5623
The embassy will help you obtain a visa to Vietnam. If you change your plan and fly to Vietnam, you can apply for a visa approval letter online to pick up your visa at Vietnam airport. Detailed procedures can be found here: http://www.vietnamvisabooking.com/how-it-works.html

Hope that helps

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