Vietnam visa for Malaysia citizens

Do Malaysian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Malaysia passport holders are permitted to enter Vietnam for a period of up to 30 days without a visa. To be eligible for visa-free entry, your valid Malaysian passport must have a validity of at least six months beyond the date of departure from Vietnam, and have at least two blank pages for visa stamps. However, if you plan to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days, you must obtain a visa prior to your arrival.

Visa-exempt in brief:

How to apply for a Vietnamese visa in Malaysia

As a Malaysian national wishing to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days, or an expatriate or foreign traveler in Malaysia, there are various ways to obtain a visa for Vietnam including applying for a visa directly at the Embassy of Vietnam in Malaysia, obtaining a visa on arrival, or applying for an e-visa.

Visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Malaysia 

• If you choose to apply for a Vietnam visa at the Embassy in Malaysia, you will need to submit the required documents, which include a completed application form, passport photos, and the appropriate fee, directly to the embassy. 
• Once your application is processed, you can collect your visa in person or have it mailed to you.

Apply for e-visa online

• Citizens of 80 eligible countries currently residing in Malaysia can apply Vietnam e-visa through the official website of the Vietnam Immigration Department at https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/. 
• The application process involves the provision of a scanned copy of your passport, a passport-sized photo, and payment of the visa fee (which is currently 25 USD ~ 110 MYR) through the website.
• Once you have completed the application and payment process, the e-visa will be issued and sent to your email address within three working days.

Apply for a visa on arrival

• If you plan to arrive in Vietnam by air at one of the designated international airports, you can apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival. Regarding the essential steps, you must first apply for a visa approval letter through a Vietnamese travel agency or visa processing company.
• Once you receive the approval letter via email, you must present it upon arrival at the airport in Vietnam and complete an entry and exit form, provide two passport-sized photos, and pay the visa stamping fee at the airport.

How much is the visa fee for Malaysian passports?

Fee comparison 

Travel tips for Malaysian citizens visiting Vietnam

How to get there

There are a number of flight options that you can choose from to fly from Malaysia to Vietnam such as AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and VietJet Air. The most popular flight routes are between Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City.

Kuching - Ho Chi Minh City

Weather information

Vietnam and Malaysia are both located in Southeast Asia; thus, have similar climates, characterized by hot and humid weather all year round.

• Climate: Vietnam experiences a tropical climate with a dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October. Similarly, Malaysia has a more stable tropical climate with relatively consistent temperatures throughout the year. 
• Temperature:  In Vietnam, the north and central regions of have a distinct four-season climate, with winter temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius and summer temperatures reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius. The southern region of Vietnam has a more consistent tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Meanwhile, the average temperature in Malaysia is around 27-28 degrees Celsius. The country experiences two monsoon seasons - the southwest monsoon from May to September and the northeast monsoon from November to March. During the monsoon seasons, the country experiences heavy rainfall and occasional flooding.
• Rainfall: Vietnam has a huge amount of rainfall during the rainy season from May to October while in Malaysia, the monsoon seasons bring the biggest precipitation.