How to apply for a Vietnam visa in Ottawa
Embassy of Vietnam in Ottawa - Canada
Address: | 470 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6M8, Canada |
Phone: | +1 613 236 0772 |
Fax: | +1 613 236 2704 |
Email: | vietem@istar.ca |
Office hours: | Office hours: Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m - 11.30 a.m 13.30 p.m - 16.00 p.m |

How to apply
Travellers from Ottawa, Canada can apply for a visa for Vietnam in person at the embassy of Vietnam in Ottawa or apply for a pre-approved visa letter online to pick up the visa on arrival.
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Ottawa, Canada, 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
Visa on arrival is an easy and convenient way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for Canadian applicants or foreign travellers residing in Ottawa who plan to arrive in Vietnam by air from Ottawa, Canada. 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.
Frequently asked questions, answered
1 - How do I make a visa appointment at the Vietnamese embassy/consulate in Ottawa?
2 - What time does the embassy open?
3 - How long does it take to get a visa in Ottawa?
4 - How much is a tourist visa in Ottawa?
E-visa: 25 USD for 1 month single entry.
Visa on arrival stamping fee: 25 USD for single entry and 50 USD for multiple entry.