Vietnam Visa for Jamaican citizens

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

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Do Jamaican passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes. As of January 2026, Jamaican citizens must have a visa to enter Vietnam. If arriving through one of the 33 ports of entry, Jamaican 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 Jamaican citizens summary:

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

How to apply

Jamaican passport holders or foreign passports living in Jamaica 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 Jamaica, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Jamaican passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (55 USD ~ 8499 JMD)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Kingston 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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica. 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 JMD)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 1854.4 JMD 3708.9 JMD
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 2163.5 JMD 4017.9 JMD
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 3090.7 JMD 4945.2 JMD
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 3863.4 JMD 5717.8 JMD
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 13908.3 JMD 16844.5 JMD
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 14680.9 JMD 17617.1 JMD
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 16999.0 JMD 21480.5 JMD
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 19317.0 JMD 23798.6 JMD

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


Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Jamaica 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 Jamaica)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi 12733.6 km / 7912.3 miles (21 hours, 13 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong 12774.1 km / 7937.5 miles (21 hours, 17 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang 13734.8 km / 8534.4 miles (22 hours, 53 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA) 13971.9 km / 8681.7 miles (23 hours, 17 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 13293.8 km / 8260.4 miles (22 hours, 9 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI) 13260.1 km / 8239.5 miles (22 hours, 6 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) 13966.6 km / 8678.4 miles (23 hours, 16 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City 13885.7 km / 8628.2 miles (23 hours, 8 minutes)
Bo Y Landport 13448.9 km / 8356.8 miles (22 hours, 24 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport 13127.1 km / 8156.8 miles (21 hours, 52 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport 13050.2 km / 8109.0 miles (21 hours, 45 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport 12646.0 km / 7857.9 miles (21 hours, 4 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport 13936.9 km / 8660.0 miles (23 hours, 13 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport 13241.1 km / 8227.7 miles (22 hours, 4 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport 12594.1 km / 7825.6 miles (20 hours, 59 minutes)
La Lay Landport 13273.5 km / 8247.7 miles (22 hours, 7 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport 13859.3 km / 8611.8 miles (23 hours, 5 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport 12688.1 km / 7884.0 miles (21 hours, 8 minutes)
Nam Can Landport 12931.7 km / 8035.4 miles (21 hours, 33 minutes)
Na Meo Landport 12839.1 km / 7977.8 miles (21 hours, 23 minutes)
Song Tien Landport 13881.1 km / 8625.3 miles (23 hours, 8 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport 13916.2 km / 8647.1 miles (23 hours, 11 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport 12736.7 km / 7914.2 miles (21 hours, 13 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport 13794.5 km / 8571.5 miles (22 hours, 59 minutes)
Chan May Seaport 13265.2 km / 8242.6 miles (22 hours, 6 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport 13291.8 km / 8259.2 miles (22 hours, 9 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport 13960.5 km / 8674.6 miles (23 hours, 16 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport 12757.6 km / 7927.2 miles (21 hours, 15 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport 12769.5 km / 7934.6 miles (21 hours, 16 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport 13713.2 km / 8521.0 miles (22 hours, 51 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport 13538.6 km / 8412.5 miles (22 hours, 33 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport 13890.6 km / 8631.2 miles (23 hours, 9 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport 13927.3 km / 8654.0 miles (23 hours, 12 minutes)

Travel information and facts

Jamaica Vietnam Differences
Local time 15:33 (30 January, 2026) 03:33 (31 January, 2026) Jamaica is 12.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population 2,962,916 97,457,492 94,494,576 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather broken clouds -16°C (Kingston) light rain 24°C (Hanoi) 40°C lower than Vietnam
Distance Kingston
  • Hanoi (12734.0 km / 7912.0 miles)
  • Ho Chi Minh city (13886.0 km / 8628.0 miles)
Average distance is 13355 km or 8298 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Jamaica
  • Upcoming holiday is Ash Wednesday which will occur in 2 weeks, 3 days.
The next public holiday in Vietnam is Feb. 14, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 6 days (Kingston local time)

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any embassies or consulates of Vietnam in Jamaica?

No. There is no embassy of Vietnam in Jamaica.

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

An e-visa for Vietnam will cost (55 USD ~ 8499 JMD) for a normal 5-7 working day processing.

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

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

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

If you are currently residing in Jamaica, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa.