Vietnam vs Schengen Area: tourist visa
Vietnam or Schengen Area for a tourist visa? $26 vs $120 all-in, 3 to 5 days vs 15 days decision, funds to show, process and which fits your plan.
Verdict
- Vietnam is cheaper (₹2,506 vs ₹11,568 all-in)
- Vietnam decides faster (3 to 5 days)
- Vietnam asks for less money in the bank (₹67,480 vs ₹1.93 lakh)
Vietnam vs Schengen Area: tourist visa side by side
| Vietnam | Schengen Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa format | E-visa | Sticker |
| Process | e-visa | sticker visa |
| Biometrics | No | Required |
| Interview | No | No |
| Government fee | ₹2,410 | ₹9,736 |
| vistolane filing fee | ₹96 | ₹1,832 |
| All-in per traveller | ₹2,506 | ₹11,568 |
| Decision window | 3 to 5 days | 15 days |
| Validity | 90 days | 90 days |
| Stay | Up to 90 days | 90 days in any 180 |
| Entries | Multiple | Single / multiple |
| Funds to show (tourist visa) | ₹67,480 | ₹1.93 lakh |
| tourist visa route | Tourist | Short-stay Type C |
Which is cheaper?
Vietnam costs ₹2,506 all-in (₹2,410 government fee plus ₹96 filing) and Schengen Area costs ₹11,568 (₹9,736 plus ₹1,832). Vietnam is cheaper by ₹9,062 per traveller. Neither figure includes optional attention plans or airport transfers.
Which is faster?
Vietnam: 3 to 5 days (3 to 5 days). Schengen Area: 15 days (15 calendar days (extendable to 45)). vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date for both before you pay.
Which needs less money in the bank?
Vietnam asks for about ₹67,480 and Schengen Area about ₹1.93 lakh for a tourist visa. Vietnam is the lower bar. In both, statements must be seasoned for three months and match the plan you describe.
How the processes differ
Vietnam: e-visa. Schengen Area: sticker visa with biometrics. An e-visa needs no appointment; a sticker visa holds your passport for the decision window; an embassy visa adds an interview and a decision at the window.
Which should you pick for a tourist visa?
For a short trip, weigh speed and entries: Vietnam decides in 3 to 5 days, and Vietnam gives multiple entries. If you are choosing purely on cost, Vietnam wins.