Vietnam Visa for Philippine Citizens
- Highlights
- Do Philippine passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
- Can Philippine citizens get an e-visa?
- Can Philippine citizens get a visa-on-arrival?
- Vietnam E-visa versus Vietnam Visa-on-arrival - Which one is better?
- Can Philippine citizens apply for a visa at the Vietnamese Embassy?
- Summary
- Visa samples and downloads
As of 2025, Philippine nationals can stay in Vietnam for up to 21 days without a visa for tourism or short business purposes. Philippine passport holders planning a longer stay are eligible for the 90-day e-Visa program.
- Philippine passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the exit date.
- Passport has at least 2 blank visa pages.
| Type of visa | Requirements | Maximum stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Visa not required | 21 days |
| E-visa | Eligible | 90 days |
Highlights
- Philippine citizens can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 21 days.
- For stays exceeding 21 days, Philippine citizens can apply for an e-visa, visa-on-arrival or visa stickers at a local Vietnamese embassy.
Do Philippine passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
No.
Philippine passports do not need a visa to visit Vietnam. However, a visa is required for:
- Stays longer than 21 days
- Work or employment
- Investment activities or projects
- Journalism or media work
Can Philippine citizens get an e-visa?
Yes.
In fact this is now the most convenient way for Philippine visitors to obtain a visa for Vietnam.
Validity
Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry
Processing time and fee
Processing time: 3–7 business days
Fee: $25 (single entry) or $50 (multiple entry)
How to apply
Apply online via the official government portal: evisa.gov.vn
Or apply through a visa agency.
If you apply for an e-visa with us the processing time and fees are as follows:
| Type of visa | Processing time | Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourism) | Standard processing (5-7 working days) | 4,436 PHP |
| Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) | 6,377 PHP | |
| Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) | 6,821 PHP | |
| Emergency (4 Working Hours) | 8,207 PHP | |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourism) | Standard processing (5-7 working days) | 4,436 PHP |
| Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) | 6,377 PHP | |
| Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) | 6,821 PHP | |
| Emergency (4 Working Hours) | 8,207 PHP | |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourism) | Standard processing (5-7 working days) | 3,050 PHP |
| Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) | 4,991 PHP | |
| Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) | 5,434 PHP | |
| Emergency (4 Working Hours) | 6,821 PHP | |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourism) | Standard processing (5-7 working days) | 3,050 PHP |
| Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) | 4,991 PHP | |
| Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) | 5,434 PHP | |
| Emergency (4 Working Hours) | 6,821 PHP |
* The fee already includes visa processing fee and government visa fee
Can Philippine citizens get a visa-on-arrival?
Yes.
But please note that you need a pre-approved visa letter before boarding the plane to Vietnam. Upon arrival at Vietnamese airport you need to present this letter along with your passport to get the visa stamp and enter Vietnam.
Validity
Up to 30 days, single or multiple entry
Processing time and fee
Processing time: 3–5 business days
Fee: $25 (single entry) or $50 (multiple entry) plus the visa approval letter fee.
How to apply
Apply online through a visa agency.
If you apply for a visa-on-arrival with us the processing time and fees are as follows:
| Type of visa | Processing time | Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry | 05 Working Days | 1,386 PHP |
| 03 Working Days | 3,050 PHP | |
| 02 Working Days | 3,604 PHP | |
| Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) | Contact us | |
| 3 Month Single Entry | 05 Working Days | 1,941 PHP |
| 03 Working Days | 3,050 PHP | |
| 02 Working Days | 4,159 PHP | |
| Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) | Contact us | |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry | 05 Working Days | 1,941 PHP |
| 03 Working Days | 3,604 PHP | |
| 02 Working Days | 4,159 PHP | |
| Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) | Contact us | |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry | 05 Working Days | 2,495 PHP |
| 03 Working Days | 4,159 PHP | |
| 02 Working Days | 4,713 PHP | |
| Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) | Contact us |
* The fee does NOT include the visa stamp fee at the Vietnam airport.
Vietnam E-visa versus Vietnam Visa-on-arrival - Which one is better?
It depends on your personal preference.
Below we list the pros and cons of Vietnam e-visa and Vietnam visa on arrival which you can decide which one works best for you as Philippine citizens.
| E-Visa | Visa On Arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippine citizens can apply | Yes | Yes |
| Airport/ Seaport/ Landport | All airports/ Seaports/ Landports | Only airport |
| Max stay | 90 days | 30 days |
| Wait time at airport | None | 30 minutes on average |
| Processing time | 3-5 working days | 2-4 working days |
| Fast track service available | Yes | Yes |
| Fastest processing time (fast-track service) | 4-8 hours | 2 hours |
| Document received | E-visa (pdf) to your email |
- Visa approval letter (pdf) to your emai
- Visa stamp at Vietnam airport |
| Fee | $25-$50 | Varies |
| How easy to obtain (out of 5 with 5 being the easier) | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Pros | No need to wait at Vietnam airport | No need to submit photo thus reduce risk of delay |
| Cons | Can meet with delay if you do not submit quality passport photos and photos scan | 30 minutes wait time at Vietnam airport to get visa stamp |
| Common issues |
Wrong details on application (name spelling/ name order/ date of birth/ passport
expiration date)
Photos do not meet requirement (photo format, background light) |
Forget to obtain the visa approval letter prior to boarding plane |
* Note: In 2024, approximately 81% of Philippines* travelers to Vietnam (out of a total of 265,947) obtained their visas through the online e-visa system, compared to just 8% (21,276 people) who opted for the visa on arrival. (Sources: immigration.gov.vn/vietnamtourism.gov.vn)
Can Philippine citizens apply for a visa at the Vietnamese Embassy?
Yes.
You can apply in person or by mail for a visa to enter Vietnam at the closest
Vietnamese Embassy or consulate. Since each of them can require a slightly different
set of documents it is best to contact them directly and fulfill the requirement.
Below is the listings of Vietnamese embassies and consulates in Philippines:
Tel: +63-2-5216843 loc. 101
Fax: +63-2-5260472
Email: vnembph@yahoo.com
Website: https://vnembassy-manila.mofa.gov.vn/
Office closures
Office hours may change during Vietnamese and Philippine public holidays. Please contact the consular office in advance to confirm opening times.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino Day | Aug. 21, 2025 |
| National Heroes Day | Aug. 25, 2025 |
| Independence Day | Sept. 2, 2025 |
| All Saints' Day | Nov. 1, 2025 |
Summary
- Philippine citizens can travel to Vietnam without a visa for up to 21 days.
- Current available method of application: e-visa/ visa-on-arrival/ visa at the embassy.
- Allow at least 2 weeks in advance of your trip to apply for your visa. However if you are late you can always get a fast track service to get the visa on time for your travel.
- Take into account Vietnam public holiday which will affect your visa processing time.
- Each method of visa application requires a different set of information, make sure to read instructions carefully and provide the necessary information and documents.
Visa samples and downloads
Questions and Answers (14)
Hi We booked a 6 days trip in Vietnam and plan to do an overnight halong bay cruise but when I tried booking the cruise on Klook it asked for a Visa expiration day. What do I need to do since we are allowed to stay in Vietnam for 21 days Visa free? I hope I can get the answer as soon as possible as I plan to pay the trip before we leave the Philippines if possible. Thanks
@Julianne Manuel, You can enter the Klook form with your intended arrival date plus 20 days; this will be your visa exemption expiry date.
hello, good day, I am planning to travel with my partner next year. I have a regular job which is easy for me to comply the requirements. However, my partner has an on call job/ he's a self earning individual. With this, may I know the requirements for those self-earning or with on call jobs only? Aside from Passport, what does the immigration need? thank you
@Julie Albos, for an online e-visa application, it is issued for tourism and business purposes only. If your partner plans to visit Vietnam and engage in income-generating activities (such as self-employment or on-call jobs), a work visa will be required. We recommend contacting the Vietnamese Embassy in Manila for the necessary procedures and specific requirements.
Frequently asked questions
1. Can I use the e-Visa if I fly from countries other than Philippines?
Yes.
2. Are Philippine nationals living overseas eligible for the Vietnam visa exemption program?
Yes. Philippine passport holders residing in other countries can still visit Vietnam for 21 days without a visa.
3. How long Philippines passport can stay in Vietnam without a visa?
Citizens with Philippine nationality are exempt from a Vietnam visa for stays of up to 21 days.
4. Do I need a transit visa to transit from Vietnam to other neighboring countries?
As a citizen of the Philippines, you are granted a 21-day visa exemption, which means that you are not required to obtain a visa in order to transit from Vietnam to other countries.
5. Is the e-visa option available for Philippine residents who plan to visit Vietnam?
Yes, Philippine nationals are eligible to request an e-visa for travel to Vietnam. Instructions for obtaining an e-visa from the Philippines can be found here.
6. What's the yearly number of tourists coming from Philippines to Vietnam?
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