Vietnam Embassy in Maldives - Visa Information & How to Apply
Business
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For business travelers holding Maldivesese passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.
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Get it as soon as 18:00 - Wednesday - December 10, 2025
Tourist
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For Maldivesese passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.
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Get it as soon as 18:30 - Tuesday - December 09, 2025 ( 2 days 4 hours from now)
Work
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For Maldivesese nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
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Student
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For students from Maldives who plan to study in Vietnam.
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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Maldives
There is no embassy of Vietnam in Male, Maldives at the moment.
Please find the information below for the nearest embassy of Vietnam.
Nearest Embassy
Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo, Sri Lanka
No. 30/5, Ward Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
(It is a 766.8 km distance from Male with 1 hours, 16 minutes flight)
Phone
+94 11 2696 050
To call the embassy from Maldives, please dial +94
Office hours
Mon - Fri 09.00 am - 12.00 pm; 02.00 pm - 05.00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Male: 12:02 PM, Sunday 07 December 2025
Colombo: 12:32 PM, Sunday 07 December 2025
Time Difference:
How to apply
Maldivesese passport holders or foreign passports living in Maldives can choose between 02 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.
Apply at the embassy
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Maldives, the following documents are required:
- Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
- Application form (Click here to download)
- 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
- Visa application fees
Apply for visa on arrival
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Maldives. The process involves 4 simple steps:
- Submit an online form for the approval letter.
- Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
- Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
- Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.
Tips: None
Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in MVR)
| Visa Type | 3 Working Days | 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 184.3 MVR | 368.5 MVR |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 215.0 MVR | 399.2 MVR |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 307.1 MVR | 491.4 MVR |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 383.9 MVR | 568.1 MVR |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 1382.0 MVR | 1673.7 MVR |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 1458.7 MVR | 1750.5 MVR |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 1689.1 MVR | 2134.3 MVR |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 1919.4 MVR | 2364.7 MVR |
*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in Rufiyaa, click here to see our latest price in USD.
2025 Public Holiday Schedules in Maldives
To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and Maldives, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2025.
December Solstice
Date
21 December 2025
Day
Sunday
Counting down
13 days, 9 hours
Christmas Eve
Date
24 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
16 days, 9 hours
Christmas Day
Date
25 December 2025
Day
Thursday
Counting down
17 days, 9 hours
International New Year's Eve
Date
31 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
23 days, 9 hours
International New Year's Day
Date
01 January 2026
Day
Thursday
Counting down
24 days, 9 hours
Valentine's Day
Date
14 February 2026
Day
Saturday
Counting down
68 days
Vietnamese New Year's Eve
Date
16 February 2026
Day
Monday
Counting down
70 days
Vietnamese New Year
Date
17 February 2026
Day
Tuesday
Counting down
71 days
Tet holiday
Date
18 February 2026
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
72 days
Tet holiday
Date
19 February 2026
Day
Thursday
Counting down
73 days