Vietnam Embassy in Sri Lanka - Visa Information & How to Apply
Business
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For business travelers holding Sri Lankan passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.
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Get it as soon as 18:00 - Thursday - December 18, 2025
Tourist
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For Sri Lankan passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.
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Get it as soon as 18:30 - Wednesday - December 17, 2025 ( 2 days 4 hours from now)
Work
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For Sri Lankan nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
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Student
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For students from Sri Lanka who plan to study in Vietnam.
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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Sri Lanka
Colombo
Address
Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo, Sri Lanka
No. 30/5, Ward Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
Phone
+94 11 2696 050
Fax
+94 11 2692 040
Office hours
Mon - Fri 09.00 am - 12.00 pm; 02.00 pm - 05.00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Colombo: Monday Dec 15, 2025 12:42 PM (Asia/Colombo)
How to apply
Sri Lankan passport holders or foreign passports living in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka. 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 LKR)
| Visa Type | 3 Working Days | 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 3650.6 LKR | 7301.3 LKR |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 4259.1 LKR | 7909.7 LKR |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 6084.4 LKR | 9735.0 LKR |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 7605.5 LKR | 11256.1 LKR |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 27379.7 LKR | 33159.9 LKR |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 28900.8 LKR | 34681.0 LKR |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 33464.1 LKR | 42286.5 LKR |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 38027.4 LKR | 46849.8 LKR |
*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 Rupee, click here to see our latest price in USD.
2025 Public Holiday Schedules in Sri Lanka
To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and Sri Lanka, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2025.
December Solstice
Date
21 December 2025
Day
Sunday
Counting down
5 days, 9 hours
Christmas Eve
Date
24 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
8 days, 9 hours
Christmas Day
Date
25 December 2025
Day
Thursday
Counting down
9 days, 9 hours
International New Year's Eve
Date
31 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
15 days, 9 hours
International New Year's Day
Date
01 January 2026
Day
Thursday
Counting down
16 days, 9 hours
Valentine's Day
Date
14 February 2026
Day
Saturday
Counting down
60 days
Vietnamese New Year's Eve
Date
16 February 2026
Day
Monday
Counting down
62 days
Vietnamese New Year
Date
17 February 2026
Day
Tuesday
Counting down
63 days
Tet holiday
Date
18 February 2026
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
64 days
Tet holiday
Date
19 February 2026
Day
Thursday
Counting down
65 days