Vietnam Visa for Vietnamese citizens

Vietnamese passport holders Do Not need visa to travel days to Vietnam. Learn requirements and fees for Vietnam visa for Vietnamese citizens here!

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Do Vietnamese passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Vietnamese nationals who wish to visit Vietnam for tourism purposes, for a period not exceeding days, do not require a visa.

  • They will not stay in Vietnam for more than days, including the arrival and departure days (a proof such as an onward or return ticket may be required at the border)
  • Valid Vietnamese passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)

Visa requirement for Vietnamese citizens summary:

Available Visas Visa Requirements Visa Information Get This Visa
Business Not required For business travelers holding Vietnamese passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as
Tourist Not required days For Vietnamese passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as
Work Visa required For Vietnamese nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required For students from Vietnam who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

If Vietnamese passport holders want to stay in Vietnam more than days. They can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Vietnam, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Vietnamese passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (55 USD ~ 1293661 VND)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Hanoi time on .
  5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Vietnam, 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 Vietnam. The process involves 4 simple steps:

  1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
  2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
  3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
  4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in VND)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 282253.4 VND 564506.7 VND
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 329295.6 VND 611548.9 VND
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 470422.3 VND 752675.6 VND
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 588027.8 VND 870281.2 VND
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 2116900.2 VND 2563801.3 VND
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 2234505.7 VND 2681406.9 VND
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 2587322.4 VND 3269434.7 VND
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 2940139.1 VND 3622251.4 VND

*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 Vietnamese Dong, click here to see our latest price in USD.


Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Vietnam can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:

Ports of entry/exit Distance and travel time (from Vietnam)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi 21.5 km / 13.4 miles (0h hours, 2 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong 95.3 km / 59.2 miles (0h hours, 9 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang 1065.3 km / 662.0 miles (1 hours, 46 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA) 1217.4 km / 756.4 miles (2 hours, 1 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 605.8 km / 376.4 miles (1 hours, 0 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI) 551.1 km / 342.4 miles (0h hours, 55 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) 1224.0 km / 760.5 miles (2 hours, 2 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City 1138.6 km / 707.5 miles (1 hours, 53 minutes)
Bo Y Landport 726.5 km / 451.4 miles (1 hours, 12 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport 372.4 km / 231.4 miles (0h hours, 37 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport 301.9 km / 187.6 miles (0h hours, 30 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport 139.2 km / 86.5 miles (0h hours, 13 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport 1188.2 km / 738.3 miles (1 hours, 58 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport 496.1 km / 308.3 miles (0h hours, 49 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport 253.4 km / 157.5 miles (0h hours, 25 minutes)
La Lay Landport 537.5 km / 334.0 miles (0h hours, 53 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport 1107.1 km / 687.9 miles (1 hours, 50 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport 228.4 km / 141.9 miles (0h hours, 22 minutes)
Nam Can Landport 251.5 km / 156.3 miles (0h hours, 25 minutes)
Na Meo Landport 150.1 km / 93.3 miles (0h hours, 15 minutes)
Song Tien Landport 1126.9 km / 700.2 miles (1 hours, 52 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport 1163.2 km / 722.8 miles (1 hours, 56 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport 302.9 km / 188.2 miles (0h hours, 30 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport 1040.9 km / 646.8 miles (1 hours, 44 minutes)
Chan May Seaport 570.6 km / 354.5 miles (0h hours, 57 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport 605.1 km / 376.0 miles (1 hours, 0 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport 1218.6 km / 757.2 miles (2 hours, 1 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport 128.4 km / 79.8 miles (0h hours, 12 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport 90.7 km / 56.3 miles (0h hours, 9 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport 1044.9 km / 649.3 miles (1 hours, 44 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport 883.1 km / 548.7 miles (1 hours, 28 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport 1145.5 km / 711.8 miles (1 hours, 54 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport 1188.3 km / 738.4 miles (1 hours, 58 minutes)

Travel information and facts

Vietnam Vietnam Differences
Local time 20:19 (01 April, 2026) 20:19 (01 April, 2026) There is no time difference between Vietnam and Vietnam.
Population 97,603,099 97,603,099 0 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather light rain 25°C (Hanoi) light rain 25°C (Hanoi) 0°C higher than Vietnam
Distance Hanoi
  • Hanoi (22.0 km / 13.0 miles)
  • Ho Chi Minh city (1139.0 km / 708.0 miles)
Average distance is 672 km or 418 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Vietnam
  • Upcoming holiday is Liberation Day/Reunification Day which will occur in 4 weeks.
The next public holiday in Vietnam is April 26, 2026 which will start in 3 weeks, 3 days (Hanoi local time)

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any embassies or consulates of Vietnam in Vietnam?

No. There is no embassy of Vietnam in Vietnam.

How much is a Vietnamese e-visa fee for Vietnamese citizens?

An e-visa for Vietnam will cost (55 USD ~ 1293661 VND) for a normal 5-7 working day processing.

How soon can I get a visa for Vietnam from Vietnam?

For the quickest processing time, an e-visa can be obtained as early as 14:00 PM on 02 April 2026 (Hanoi local time).

How many ways are there to obtain a visa for Vietnam?

If you are currently residing in Vietnam, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa.