Vietnam Visa for Salvadorans citizens

Salvadorans passport holders are REQUIRED to get a Vietnam visa. See requirements & fees of Vietnam visa for Salvadorans citizens here!

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Do Salvadorans passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes. As of January 2026, Salvadorans citizens must have a visa to enter Vietnam. If arriving through one of the 33 ports of entry, Salvadorans residents may obtain an e-visa online.

  • With the easiest option being the 90-day eVisa (electronic visa) for tourism or business
  • Must be valid for at least 6 months with one blank page
  • A recent passport-style photo is required

Visa requirement for Salvadorans citizens summary:

Available Visas Visa Requirements Visa Information Get This Visa
Business Visa required For business travelers holding Salvadorans passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as
Tourist Visa required For Salvadorans passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as
Work Visa required For Salvadorans nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required For students from El Salvador who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Salvadorans passport holders or foreign passports living in El Salvador 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 El Salvador, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Salvadorans passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee 55 USD
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local San Salvador 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 El Salvador, 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 El Salvador. 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 USD)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 12 USD 24 USD
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 14 USD 26 USD
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 20 USD 32 USD
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 25 USD 37 USD
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 90 USD 109 USD
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 95 USD 114 USD
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 110 USD 139 USD
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 125 USD 154 USD

*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).


Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from El Salvador 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 El Salvador)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi 15799.9 km / 9817.6 miles (26 hours, 19 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong 15799.6 km / 9817.4 miles (26 hours, 19 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang 16507.8 km / 10257.5 miles (27 hours, 30 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA) 16899.9 km / 10501.1 miles (28 hours, 9 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 16191.9 km / 10061.1 miles (26 hours, 59 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI) 16187.0 km / 10058.1 miles (26 hours, 58 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) 16987.5 km / 10555.6 miles (28 hours, 18 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City 16775.0 km / 10423.5 miles (27 hours, 57 minutes)
Bo Y Landport 16356.6 km / 10163.5 miles (27 hours, 15 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport 16157.9 km / 10040.1 miles (26 hours, 55 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport 16114.4 km / 10013.0 miles (26 hours, 51 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport 15684.3 km / 9745.8 miles (26 hours, 8 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport 16937.7 km / 10524.6 miles (28 hours, 13 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport 16222.4 km / 10080.1 miles (27 hours, 2 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport 15740.3 km / 9780.6 miles (26 hours, 14 minutes)
La Lay Landport 16233.1 km / 10086.8 miles (27 hours, 3 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport 16779.2 km / 10426.1 miles (27 hours, 57 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport 15671.2 km / 9737.6 miles (26 hours, 7 minutes)
Nam Can Landport 16049.5 km / 9972.7 miles (26 hours, 44 minutes)
Na Meo Landport 15943.1 km / 9906.6 miles (26 hours, 34 minutes)
Song Tien Landport 16851.0 km / 10470.7 miles (28 hours, 5 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport 16894.4 km / 10497.7 miles (28 hours, 9 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport 15911.6 km / 9887.0 miles (26 hours, 31 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport 16734.2 km / 10398.2 miles (27 hours, 53 minutes)
Chan May Seaport 16176.1 km / 10051.3 miles (26 hours, 57 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport 16189.1 km / 10059.4 miles (26 hours, 58 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport 16984.3 km / 10553.6 miles (28 hours, 18 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport 15770.7 km / 9799.4 miles (26 hours, 17 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport 15796.9 km / 9815.7 miles (26 hours, 19 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport 16490.3 km / 10246.6 miles (27 hours, 29 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport 16345.6 km / 10156.7 miles (27 hours, 14 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport 16771.6 km / 10421.4 miles (27 hours, 57 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport 16781.4 km / 10427.5 miles (27 hours, 58 minutes)

Travel information and facts

El Salvador Vietnam Differences
Local time 14:30 (30 January, 2026) 03:30 (31 January, 2026) El Salvador is 13.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population 6,490,645 97,457,492 90,966,847 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather few clouds 28°C (San Salvador) light rain 24°C (Hanoi) 4°C higher than Vietnam
Distance San Salvador
  • Hanoi (15800.0 km / 9818.0 miles)
  • Ho Chi Minh city (16775.0 km / 10424.0 miles)
Average distance is 16325 km or 10144 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in El Salvador
  • Upcoming holiday is March Equinox which will occur in 1 month, 2 weeks.
The next public holiday in Vietnam is Feb. 14, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 6 days (San Salvador local time)

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any embassies or consulates of Vietnam in El Salvador?

No. There is no embassy of Vietnam in El Salvador.

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

An e-visa for Vietnam will cost 55 USD for a normal 5-7 working day processing.

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

For the quickest processing time, an e-visa can be obtained as early as 01:00 AM on 02 February 2026 (San Salvador local time).

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

If you are currently residing in El Salvador, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa.