Does anyone here know if one is allowed to submit a Visa application for Vietnam in person to the consulate (versus using a courier or mail)?

Visa on arrival was hassle free for myself and much cheaper, if you are comfortable with that option.

But... There's a 15-day maximum visit I believe for VoA... but this goes back to 2011.

30 day or 90 day option. Difference in cost you have to factor in is if single entry or multiple entry.

If it's a tourist visa, it's way cheaper to just buy one (the approval letter) online from an online travel agency (just google: vietnam visa on arrival approval letter - compare prices on different sites, as it's always changing). You won't receive an actual visa sticker to put in your passport until you arrive. There is also a stamping fee when your arrive in vietnam which varies in price depending on the length \ number of entries you have purchased with your "approval letter"

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Been to Vietnam many times just get the visa on arrival once you get there apply for the Visa letter at home print it out and bring it to the airport you will have to show this from your Canadian departure airport or they won't let you on the plane

We did it through the consulate in Vancouver, I'm not sure of the cost, but we wanted to make sure that it was all in order and there would be no hassles.

I did mine online with the consulate of Vietnam... easy

this is a great website for determining travel entry requirements: https://www.visahq.ca/
VISAHQ.CA
Visa Services, Canada: Travel Visa Requirements for Canadians, Application for Visas.

Thanks everyone. Seems like most favour online. I'll definitely look into that.

If you do decide you want to go the consulate route, I submitted visa applications in person 2 years ago.
I do think we paid more however (vs online or on arrival)

In vietnam now just did the visa on arrival. Much cheaper than applying in Vancouver consulate 8 usd for letter 25 for stamp and have an option for 20 usd to have someone meet you there and avoid any line up.

Great to know. We'll be arriving ahead of our trip schedule so won't be pressed for time. This will definitely be cheaper than the at least $90 CDN charge - plus the courier cost.
. Thank you!

Make sure to arrive on the time frame on dates your applied for on your approval letter. Have it printed out and filled out NA1 form with a photo attached

Do it online. E visa is very easy. Makes sure you fill out the second document that says who you are, etc. Then just have the US dollars to pay when you arrive

Yes. Pay $100 for a 30 day single entry an PU 3 days later. Did want the hassle at the Hanoi airport.

There wasnt a hassle at all when you arrive at the airport. Especially if you paud extra for someone to meet you. They do everything for you. Saw a lady pass thru the gate beforeeveryone that lined up

We got our from the travel agent. They did it for us when we purchased our ticket. Online...