Vietnam Visa for Polish Citizens

As of 2025, Polish citizens require a valid visa to enter Vietnam and are eligible for the 90 day E-visa (single/multiple entry). The following documents are required:

  • Polish Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date.
  • Passport has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Type of visa Requirements Maximum stay
Tourist visa Visa required N/A
E-visa Eligible 90 days

Highlights

  • All Polish citizens require a visa to enter Vietnam.
  • Polish citizens can apply for an e-visa, visa on arrival, or a visa sticker through a local Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
  • Processing time varies from 3-7 working days, visa fee starts from 25 USD(~104 PLN), with fast-track service available.

Do Polish passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes.
Polish passport holders need a visa to visit Vietnam. This applies to all purposes of entry, including:

  • Tourism
  • Business
  • Visiting relatives
  • Investment
  • Journalism

Are there exceptions or visa exemptions available?

Yes. There are two exemptions:

- Overseas Vietnamese currently residing in Poland, as well as their spouses and children, are eligible to obtain a 5-year visa exemption certificate.

- Polish passport holders traveling to Vietnam with licensed Vietnamese tour operators will NOT require a visa for visits of up to 45 days, starting 1 March 2025 (Government Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP)

Can Polish citizens get an e-visa?

Yes.
In fact this is now the most convenient way for Polish 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) 332 PLN
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 478 PLN
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 540 PLN
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 623 PLN
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 332 PLN
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 478 PLN
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 540 PLN
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 623 PLN
3 Month Single Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 228 PLN
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 374 PLN
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 436 PLN
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 519 PLN
1 Month Single Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 228 PLN
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 374 PLN
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 436 PLN
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 519 PLN

* The fee already includes visa processing fee and government visa fee

Can Polish 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 104 PLN
03 Working Days 228 PLN
02 Working Days 270 PLN
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
3 Month Single Entry 05 Working Days 145 PLN
03 Working Days 228 PLN
02 Working Days 311 PLN
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
1 Month Multiple Entry 05 Working Days 145 PLN
03 Working Days 270 PLN
02 Working Days 311 PLN
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
3 Month Multiple Entry 05 Working Days 187 PLN
03 Working Days 311 PLN
02 Working Days 353 PLN
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 Polish citizens.

E-Visa Visa On Arrival
Polish 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 83% of Poland travelers to Vietnam (out of a total of 51,157) obtained their visas through the online e-visa system, compared to just 5% (2,558 people) who opted for the visa on arrival. (Sources: immigration.gov.vn/vietnamtourism.gov.vn)

Can Polish 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 Poland:

Warsaw - PL. Embassy
Resorowa 36, 02-956 Warszawa Poland
Tel: (0048 - 22) 651609
Fax: (0048 - 22) 6516095
Email: vnemb.poland@yahoo.com or vnemb.pl@mofa.gov.vn
Website: https://vnembassy-warsaw.mofa.gov.vn/

Office closures
Office hours may change during Vietnamese and Polish public holidays. Please contact the consular office in advance to confirm opening times.

Holiday Date
Assumption of Mary Aug. 15, 2025
Independence Day Sept. 2, 2025
All Saints' Day Nov. 1, 2025
Independence Day Nov. 11, 2025

Summary

  • Polish visitors need a valid passport and visa to enter Vietnam.
  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

1. Can I use the e-Visa if I fly from countries other than Poland?

Yes.

2. Is Vietnam e-visa fee refundable if the visa application is refused?

Vietnam e-visa fee (25 USD ~ 108 PLN) is non-refundable even when your visa application is refused.

3. Are Polish nationals eligible for Vietnam visa exemption?

Poland is NOT in the Vietnam visa exemption list so you are required to obtain a visa prior to arrival in Vietnam.

4. Can Pole nationals obtain a visa on arrival if entering Vietnam by air?

Yes. Pole nationals having visa approval letters are granted a Vietnam visa on arrival at one of the Vietnam airports.

5. What is the charge for a Vietnam business visa for Polish passport holders?

The prices for a Vietnam business visa vary depending on the length of stay. It is 25 ~ 108 PLN USD for a single entry visa and 50 USD ~ 216 PLN for a multiple entry visa, valid for up to 03 months.

6. How many visitors from Poland travel to Vietnam annually?

The number of tourists from Poland to Vietnam reached roughly 51,157 in 2024, representing 0.3% of total arrivals that year.

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