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Vietnam Visa & Entry Requirements

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  1. Overview
  2. Visa requirements by country
  3. Questions and Answers
  4. Frequently asked questions

There is a common and concise checklist of what you need to apply for a Vietnam visa. This list applies to all passport holders from countries that do not have a visa exemption agreement with Vietnam. If you are applying for a special type of visa (other than a tourist visa), additional documents may be required.

Visa requirements in brief:

This is a list of the mandatory documents required for a Vietnam visitor & business Visa in 2026:

Visa Category Documents Required
Vietnam e-Visa (Tourist / Business short stay)
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months with one blank page (temporary passports & e-passports not accepted).
  • Scanned passport bio page (Including ICAO lines).
  • Recent passport-style photo (4×6 cm, white background, no eyeglasses).
  • Credit or debit card for online payment on the official e-Visa system.
  • Approved e-Visa document issued electronically.
  • Official website: evisa.gov.vn
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months with one blank page.
  • Two passport-sized photos (4×6 cm, white background).
  • Approval letter issued in advance (mandatory).
  • M3 Entry/Exit form.
  • Visa stamping fee paid in cash at the airport: USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry).
  • Official website: None
Business Visa
  • Scanned copy of the applicant’s passport.
  • Invitation letter from a Vietnamese company or sponsor.
  • Certified copy of the sponsor’s business registration certificate.
  • Completed NA2 form.
  • NA16 form.
  • Original passport (valid for at least 6 months).
  • Visa stamping fee: USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry, up to 3 months).
  • Additional supporting documents if requested by immigration authorities.
  • Standard processing time for the approval letter: approximately 5–7 working days.

Visa requirements by country

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Countries/Regions Entry visa e-Visa Visa On Arrival
Andorra Required Eligible Eligible
Argentina Required Eligible Eligible
Armenia Required Eligible Eligible
Australia Required Eligible Eligible
Austria Required Eligible Eligible
Azerbaijan Required Eligible Eligible
Bahrain Required Eligible Eligible
Belarus Not Required Eligible Eligible
Belgium Not Required Eligible Eligible
Bhutan Required Eligible Eligible
Bolivia Required Eligible Eligible
Bosnia and Herzegovina Required Eligible Eligible
Brazil Required Eligible Eligible
Brunei Not Required Eligible Eligible
Bulgaria Not Required Eligible Eligible
Cambodia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Canada Required Eligible Eligible
Chile Not Required Eligible Eligible
China Required Eligible Eligible
Colombia Required Eligible Eligible
Croatia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Cuba Required Eligible Eligible
Cyprus Required Eligible Eligible
Czech Republic Not Required Eligible Eligible
Denmark Not Required Eligible Eligible
Ecuador Required Eligible Eligible
Estonia Required Eligible Eligible
Fiji Required Eligible Eligible
Finland Not Required Eligible Eligible
France Not Required Eligible Eligible
Georgia Required Eligible Eligible
Germany Not Required Eligible Eligible
Greece Required Eligible Eligible
Guatemala Required Eligible Eligible
Honduras Required Eligible Eligible
Hong Kong SAR (China) Required Eligible Eligible
Hungary Not Required Eligible Eligible
Iceland Required Eligible Eligible
India Required Eligible Eligible
Indonesia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Ireland Required Eligible Eligible
Israel Required Eligible Eligible
Italy Not Required Eligible Eligible
Japan Not Required Eligible Eligible
Kazakhstan Not Required Eligible Eligible
Kuwait Required Eligible Eligible
Kyrgyzstan Not Required Eligible Eligible
Laos Not Required Eligible Eligible
Latvia Required Eligible Eligible
Liechtenstein Required Eligible Eligible
Lithuania Required Eligible Eligible
Luxembourg Not Required Eligible Eligible
Malaysia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Malta Required Eligible Eligible
Mexico Required Eligible Eligible
Moldova Required Eligible Eligible
Monaco Required Eligible Eligible
Mongolia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Montenegro Required Eligible Eligible
Myanmar Not Required Eligible Eligible
Nauru Required Eligible Eligible
Netherlands Not Required Eligible Eligible
New Zealand Required Eligible Eligible
Nicaragua Required Eligible Eligible
North Macedonia Required Eligible Eligible
Norway Not Required Eligible Eligible
Oman Required Eligible Eligible
Palau Required Eligible Eligible
Panama Not Required Eligible Eligible
Papua New Guinea Required Eligible Eligible
Paraguay Required Eligible Eligible
Peru Required Eligible Eligible
Philippines Not Required Eligible Eligible
Poland Not Required Eligible Eligible
Portugal Required Eligible Eligible
Qatar Required Eligible Eligible
Romania Not Required Eligible Eligible
Russia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Samoa Required Eligible Eligible
San Marino Required Eligible Eligible
Saudi Arabia Required Eligible Eligible
Serbia Required Eligible Eligible
Seychelles Required Eligible Eligible
Singapore Not Required Eligible Eligible
Slovakia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Slovenia Not Required Eligible Eligible
Solomon Islands Required Eligible Eligible
South Africa Required Eligible Eligible
South Korea Not Required Eligible Eligible
Spain Not Required Eligible Eligible
Sweden Not Required Eligible Eligible
Switzerland Not Required Eligible Eligible
Thailand Not Required Eligible Eligible
Timor-Leste Required Eligible Eligible
Trinidad and Tobago Required Eligible Eligible
United Arab Emirates Required Eligible Eligible
United Kingdom Not Required Eligible Eligible
United States Required Eligible Eligible
Uruguay Required Eligible Eligible
Uzbekistan Required Eligible Eligible
Vanuatu Required Eligible Eligible
Venezuela Required Eligible Eligible

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Ali Hasan
Denmark 1 month, 1 week ago

Dear Sir/Madam, You hold a Danish Travel Document and have permanent residence in Denmark. I have been living and working in Denmark for 13 years, and my children also live in Denmark. I would like to apply for a Vietnamese visa as I am planning to travel to Vietnam for medical tourism. I have attached a copy of my Danish Travel Document to this email for your reference. Could you please advise me on the procedure and requirements for obtaining a Vietnamese visa with this travel document?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 month, 1 week ago

@Ali Hasan, because the e-visa application requires a standard passport, your Danish Travel Document cannot be used online. We recommend contacting or applying directly through the nearest Vietnamese Embassy for alternative visa options.

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FEDERICO SEGUI
Argentina 10 months ago

My girlfriend and I are from Argentina and we both have European Union Passports (Spain and Croatia). Do we need to tramit a visa to enter in Vietnam? Or any other arrival card?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 9 months, 3 weeks ago

@FEDERICO SEGUI, if you visit Vietnam using a Spanish or Croatian passport, you will not need a visa for stays of up to 45 days. No arrival card or any other visa document is required.

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Mark Allen
Canada 1 year, 11 months ago

I hold both a British and Canadian Passport and reside in Canada. My wife and I are traveling to Vietnam at the end of November and are wondering if I need to apply for the e-visa if I am traveling on my UK passport?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 1 year, 11 months ago

@Mark Allen, if you hold a valid UK passport, you can use it to visit Vietnam for a 45-day visa-free stay in the country, regardless of where you are residing or flying from.

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Jennifer Lacy
United States 3 years, 1 month ago

We are US citizen and will be travelling on a celebrity cruise entering Vietnam by ship on 3 different cities: Hanoi on 11/18/23, Danang on 11/20/23 and Ho Chi Ming city on 11/22/23. I understand that we can get an e-visa online. Can you please let me know if I need to get a single entry visa or multiple entries visa?

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 3 years, 1 month ago

@Jennifer Lacy, If you visit multiple cities in Vietnam on a single trip, you will need a single entry visa only.

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Alexandra Kong
Australia 3 years, 2 months ago

I am a British passport holder but am living in Australia. I will be flying from Australia to Vietnam. Do I need a visa? (it's not clear whether the country information is based on passport only, or if it also requires you to be departing from your passport country)

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 3 years, 2 months ago

@Alexandra Kong, If you hold a valid UK passport, you are exempt from visa requirements for 15 days, no matter where you fly to Vietnam from, whether it's Australia or the United Kingdom.

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Cipher
Pakistan 3 years, 4 months ago

I am a Pakistani passport holder with an Australian student visa (till june 2024), I couldn't find information on Pakistan here. What would my options be for a visa to vietnam?

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 3 years, 4 months ago

@Cipher, If you are currently residing in Australia, you can contact the local embassy in Australia for visa information! You can find the list of Vietnamese embassy and consulates in Australia here.

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Cyril
Australia 3 years, 6 months ago

Hi My wife and I are travelling on a cruise entering Vietnam by ship (Seabourn Encore) at Ho Chi Minh city on Sun Dec 31st 2023, departing January 1st 2024. Please advise about visa requirements for Australian Passport holder.

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A Answered by Mai Le Answered 3 years, 6 months ago

@Cyril, Australian passport holders are eligible for the e-visa scheme. You can apply for an e-visa online for your entry at a seaport in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Guest
Canada 3 years, 6 months ago

I recently booked a trip to Vietnam, departing from Canada at the start of November. I understand that while I reside in Canada, I have a Nigerian passport and would require a visa from the Embassy or a visa on arrival with a visa approval letter. Could I be advised on how to get the visa application process started with the appropriate forms and requirements?

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A Answered by Mai Le Answered 3 years, 6 months ago

@Guest, To apply for a visa at the Vietnam embassy in Canada, please follow these steps:

  1. Obtain an approval letter from the Immigration Department.
  2. Get the visa application form and fill it out or you can submit the online form here: https://vietnamembassy.ca/visa-application-online/
  3. Provide passport photos and original passports.
  4. Pay the visa fee.
  5. Visit the embassy office in person to submit your documents and obtain your visa.
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Frequently asked questions

1. Can I use visa on arrival to travel overland from Cambodia to Vietnam?

No, visa on arrival is applicable to air travel only. If you plan to enter Vietnam via a land border gate, you should apply for an e-visa or obtain a visa at a local embassy before your departure.

2. What documents do I need to apply for a visa at the local Embassy?

Kindly contact the embassy directly for detailed instructions. In general, you are required to submit the following documents:

  • Your original passport (valid for at least 6 months prior to the departure date).
  • A completed and signed application form with two photos (4x6 cm).
  • Visa fees (money order or certified check) payable to the Embassy.
  • A prepaid return envelope (FedEx or USPS) if you wish to receive the visa by mail/post.

3. Where can I find the M3 entry/exit form?

You can download the required form here.

4. Can I wear glasses for my visa photos?

No, please remove them before taking your visa photos.

5. What documents do I need for an e-visa application?

To apply for a Vietnam e-visa, you will need the following documents:

  • A valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity and one blank page
  • A scanned copy of the passport's biographical data page (in .jpg format)
  • A recently taken passport-style photo (4x6cm, white background, no glasses, in .jpg format)
  • Payment for the e-visa fee (USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entry) using a valid credit or debit card
  • Your intended port of entry and exit (must be among the 42 ports accepting e-visas)
  • A temporary residential address in Vietnam (e.g., hotel name and address)
  • Your planned entry and exit dates
  • A valid email address to receive the visa

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