Vietnam Visa for Kuwaiti citizens

Visa Information for travelers visiting Vietnam from Kuwait.

APPLY NOW
passport image

Do Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Kuwaiti nationals who wish to visit Vietnam for tourism purposes, for a period not exceeding days , do not require a visa..

Visa requirement summary:

Is a visa required for Kuwaiti citizens? No, visa is not required for days.
Vietnamese e-visa cost: Total e visa fee is (55 USD ~ 17 KWD)
Processing time: 5-7 working days (Earliest would be 14:30 - Tuesday - 20 January, 2026 at Kuwait local time)
Expedited e-visa processing time: 4-8 working hours (Earliest would be 10:00 - Monday - 12 January, 2026 at Kuwait local time)
Easiest way to apply: Online application

How to apply

Kuwaiti residents are eligible for the e-visa program, here below is the step-by-step guide.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Kuwait 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 Kuwait)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi 5875.5 km / 3650.9 miles (9 hours, 47 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong 5980.6 km / 3716.1 miles (9 hours, 58 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang 6629.2 km / 4119.2 miles (11 hours, 2 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA) 6390.7 km / 3971.0 miles (10 hours, 39 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 6333.4 km / 3935.4 miles (10 hours, 33 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI) 6269.1 km / 3895.5 miles (10 hours, 26 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) 6221.5 km / 3865.9 miles (10 hours, 22 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City 6443.2 km / 4003.6 miles (10 hours, 44 minutes)
Bo Y Landport 6335.8 km / 3936.9 miles (10 hours, 33 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport 6023.0 km / 3742.5 miles (10 hours, 2 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport 5932.8 km / 3686.5 miles (9 hours, 53 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport 5932.6 km / 3686.4 miles (9 hours, 53 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport 6251.5 km / 3884.5 miles (10 hours, 25 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport 6151.1 km / 3822.1 miles (10 hours, 15 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport 5647.3 km / 3509.1 miles (9 hours, 24 minutes)
La Lay Landport 6202.3 km / 3854.0 miles (10 hours, 20 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport 6383.1 km / 3966.2 miles (10 hours, 38 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport 6071.4 km / 3772.6 miles (10 hours, 7 minutes)
Nam Can Landport 5782.1 km / 3592.8 miles (9 hours, 38 minutes)
Na Meo Landport 5799.1 km / 3603.4 miles (9 hours, 39 minutes)
Song Tien Landport 6295.7 km / 3912.0 miles (10 hours, 29 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport 6288.2 km / 3907.3 miles (10 hours, 28 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport 5596.8 km / 3477.7 miles (9 hours, 19 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport 6333.9 km / 3935.7 miles (10 hours, 33 minutes)
Chan May Seaport 6303.1 km / 3916.6 miles (10 hours, 30 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport 6334.7 km / 3936.2 miles (10 hours, 33 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport 6214.7 km / 3861.6 miles (10 hours, 21 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport 6008.2 km / 3733.3 miles (10 hours, 0 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport 5975.4 km / 3712.9 miles (9 hours, 57 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport 6619.3 km / 4113.0 miles (11 hours, 1 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport 6543.2 km / 4065.8 miles (10 hours, 54 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport 6459.1 km / 4013.5 miles (10 hours, 45 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport 6513.0 km / 4047.0 miles (10 hours, 51 minutes)

Travel information and facts

Kuwait Vietnam Differences
Local time 01:09 (11 January, 2026) 05:09 (11 January, 2026) Kuwait is 4.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population 4,275,694 97,408,956 93,133,262 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather sky is clear 15°C (Kuwait) scattered clouds 21°C (Hanoi) 6°C lower than Vietnam
Distance Kuwait
  • Hanoi (5875.0 km / 3651.0 miles)
  • Ho Chi Minh city (6443.0 km / 4004.0 miles)
Average distance is 6186 km or 3844 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Kuwait
  • Upcoming holiday is National Day which will occur in 1 month, 1 week.
The next public holiday in Vietnam is Feb. 14, 2026 which will start in 1 month (Kuwait local time)

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any embassies or consulates of Vietnam in Kuwait?

Yes. The embassy of Vietnam in Kuwait is located at 20 St, Jabriya, Kuwait.

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

An e-visa for Vietnam will cost (55 USD ~ 17 KWD) for a normal 5-7 working day processing.

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

For the quickest processing time, an e-visa can be obtained as early as 10:00 AM on 12 January 2026 (Kuwait local time).

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

If you are currently residing in Kuwait, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa.
  • Call the embassy in Kuwait for visa information: +965 2531 1450 and +965 2535 1593.