• Visa Application by visiting nearest Vietnam Embassy. 

• Visa Application online through reliable travel agencies. 

1. Applying through Vietnam Embassy: 

The Swiss travelers who are keenly interested in visiting Vietnam to explore and discover its natural ambiance are open with both the options of applying for the Visa. The most traditional as well as effective method of applying for Vietnam Visa is by physically visiting the nearest Vietnam Embassy. The Swiss citizens are privileged with a significant embassy in their own country. By paying a genuine visit to the Embassy, the citizens can successfully apply for the Vietnam visa. They are just required to visit the Embassy completely prepared with all the necessary documents which include:

• Duly filled application form

• Passport sized photographs- 2

• Valid passport for minimum 6 months along with 3 blank pages. 

• Service charges and stamping charges. 

This procedure consumes significant amount of time for obtaining the Visa. Thus, it is recommended to apply for Visa through this source before 7 days of the visit. It basically takes 3 to 5 working days for the complete processing of the Visa application. 

2. Applying online through Travel Agents: 

Numerous travel agents are also available which are also considered to be a recognized authority of the Immigration department of Vietnam. They offer the advanced facility of applying for Vietnam Visa with the usage of online internet. The Swiss citizens who are required to apply for visa can directly visit the sites of such agent and apply online of the Visa. The mandatory thing which is required by every citizen to apply through this method is to travel Vietnam via air only. People traveling from other means of transportation are not eligible to apply for Visa through this method. The simple steps which are required to be followed by them for instant application involve:

• Filling of the necessary details in the online application form comprising of mandatory fields like name, age, date of birth, Date of visit, email id, nationality, passport number and type of Visa. 

• The next crucial step that comes after the filling of application form is making the payment of services charges. The applicants can adopt any of the payment option including Pay Pal, Western Union, Debit or credit card. 

• Obtain the approval letter on the email within 24 to 48 hours of application and take out its hard copy. 

• Get it stamped at the time of arrival on the airport by paying Stamping charges and presenting the necessary documents.