How to apply for a Vietnam visa in Maldives

Available Visas Visa Requirements Visa Information Get This Visa
Business Visa required For business travelers holding Maldivesese passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as 18:00 - June 14, 2023
Tourist Visa required For Maldivesese passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 10:00 - June 12, 2023
Work Visa required For Maldivesese nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required For students from Maldives who plan to study in Vietnam.

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
(It is a 766.8 km distance from Male with 1 hours, 16 minutes flight)
No. 30/5, Ward Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka

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: 06:40 AM, Saturday 10 June 2023
Colombo: 07:10 AM, Saturday 10 June 2023
Time Difference: Colombo 0.5 hour ahead Male

Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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:

  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.

Tips: None


Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in MVR)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 185.4 MVR 370.8 MVR
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 216.3 MVR 401.7 MVR
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 309.0 MVR 494.4 MVR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 386.3 MVR 571.7 MVR
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 1390.5 MVR 1684.1 MVR
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 1467.8 MVR 1761.3 MVR
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 1699.5 MVR 2147.6 MVR
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 1931.3 MVR 2379.3 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.


2023 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 2023.

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