Vietnam Visa for Romanian Citizens

As of 2025, Romanian nationals traveling to Vietnam for tourism or short business trips can stay for up to 45 days without a visa. Romanian passport holders are also eligible for the 90-day e-Visa program if they plan to stay longer in Vietnam.

  • Romanian passport that has a validity of six (6) months is required.
  • Passport has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Type of visa Requirements Maximum stay
Tourist visa Visa not required 45 days
E-visa Eligible 90 days

Highlights

  • Romanian citizens can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days.
  • For stays exceeding 45 days, Romanian citizens can apply for an e-visa, visa-on-arrival or visa stickers at a local Vietnamese embassy.

Do Romanian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

No.
Romanian passports do not need a visa to visit Vietnam. However, a visa is required for:

  • Stays longer than 45 days
  • Work or employment
  • Investment activities or projects
  • Journalism or media work

Can Romanian citizens get an e-visa?

Yes.
In fact this is now the most convenient way for Romanian 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) 357 RON
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 513 RON
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 580 RON
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 670 RON
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 357 RON
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 513 RON
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 580 RON
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 670 RON
3 Month Single Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 246 RON
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 402 RON
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 469 RON
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 558 RON
1 Month Single Entry (Tourism) Standard processing (5-7 working days) 246 RON
Urgent 2 Working Days (Mon-Fri) 402 RON
Urgent 1 Working Day (Mon-Fri) 469 RON
Emergency (4 Working Hours) 558 RON

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

Can Romanian 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 112 RON
03 Working Days 246 RON
02 Working Days 290 RON
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
3 Month Single Entry 05 Working Days 156 RON
03 Working Days 246 RON
02 Working Days 335 RON
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
1 Month Multiple Entry 05 Working Days 156 RON
03 Working Days 290 RON
02 Working Days 335 RON
Super Urgent (2-4 Working Hours) Contact us
3 Month Multiple Entry 05 Working Days 201 RON
03 Working Days 335 RON
02 Working Days 379 RON
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 Romanian citizens.

E-Visa Visa On Arrival
Romanian 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

Can Romanian 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 Romania:

Bucharest - RO. Embassy
No. 35, C.A. Rosetti Street, District 2, Bucharest, Romania.​
Tel: 0040-21-311.03.34
Fax: 0040-21-312.16.26
Email: vietrom2005@yahoo.com
Website: https://vnembassy-bucharest.mofa.gov.vn/

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

Holiday Date
St Andrew's Day Nov. 30, 2025
National Dec. 1, 2025
Christmas Day Dec. 25, 2025
Second day of Christmas Dec. 26, 2025

Summary

  • Romanian citizens can travel to Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 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.

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Nicoleta Mitchinson
Romania 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hello, can I apply for an E-visa if I fly to Da Nang airport or do I need to apply at the embassy in Bucharest?

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A Answered by Lan Answered 10 months, 3 weeks ago

@Nicoleta Mitchinson, yes, you can apply for an evisa to fly to Da Nang. It is not required to apply for a visa at the local embassy in Bucharest!

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Hincu Paula
Romania 2 years, 4 months ago

Hello, I am planning on going cruising in Asia this year in December, one of the countries which I will gonna visit is Vietnam-Phu My (for Ho Chi Minh City). The crusise ship will gonna be there only for one day from 8.00 till 18.00. Do I need to pay a visa for entering in Vietnam for one day if I am Romanian citizen? Thank you

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A Answered by Lina Tran Answered 2 years, 4 months ago

@Hincu Paula, As a holder of a Romanian passport, you will require a valid visa to enter Vietnam from a cruise ship. You can apply for an e-visa, which allows entry at Phu My port, for visits to Ho Chi Minh City.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes.

2. Is the e-visa option available for Romanian residents who plan to visit Vietnam?

Yes, Romanian nationals are eligible to request an e-visa for travel to Vietnam. Instructions for obtaining an e-visa from the Romania can be found here.

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