Vietnam Embassy in Sri Lanka - Visa Information & How to Apply

Available Visas Visa Requirements Visa Information Get This Visa
Business Visa required For business travelers holding Sri Lankan passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as
Tourist Visa required For Sri Lankan passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 17:00 - Tuesday - 24 June, 2025 ( 10 days 10 hours from now)
Work Visa required For Sri Lankan nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required For students from Sri Lanka who plan to study in Vietnam.

Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Sri Lanka

Colombo

Address
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: Saturday Jun 14, 2025 06:56 AM (Asia/Colombo)

Email
vnemb-srilanka@mofa.gov.vn

Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo, Sri Lanka

How to apply

Sri Lankan passport holders or foreign passports living in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Sri Lankan passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 14298 LKR)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 17:00 PM, local Colombo time on 24 June 2025.
  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 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:

  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 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.

Holidays Date Day Counting down
June Solstice 21 June 2025Saturday6 days, 15 hours
Vietnamese Family Day 28 June 2025Saturday13 days, 15 hours
Independence Day 02 September 2025Tuesday79 days
September Equinox 23 September 2025Tuesday100 days
Vietnamese Women's Day 20 October 2025Monday127 days
Halloween 31 October 2025Friday138 days
December Solstice 21 December 2025Sunday189 days
Christmas Eve 24 December 2025Wednesday192 days
Christmas Day 25 December 2025Thursday193 days
International New Year's Eve 31 December 2025Wednesday199 days

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