Vietnam Visa for Moldovan citizens

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

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Do Moldovan passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

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

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

How to apply

Moldovan passport holders or foreign passports living in Moldova 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 Moldova, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Moldovan passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (55 USD ~ 978 MDL)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Chisinau 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 Moldova, 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 Moldova. 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 MDL)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 213.3 MDL 426.6 MDL
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 248.8 MDL 462.1 MDL
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 355.5 MDL 568.8 MDL
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 444.4 MDL 657.7 MDL
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 1599.7 MDL 1937.4 MDL
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 1688.6 MDL 2026.3 MDL
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 1955.2 MDL 2470.7 MDL
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 2221.8 MDL 2737.3 MDL

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


Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Moldova 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 Moldova)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi 7327.0 km / 4552.8 miles (12 hours, 12 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong 7426.8 km / 4614.8 miles (12 hours, 22 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang 8305.1 km / 5160.6 miles (13 hours, 50 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA) 8193.9 km / 5091.5 miles (13 hours, 39 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 7907.6 km / 4913.5 miles (13 hours, 10 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI) 7843.3 km / 4873.6 miles (13 hours, 4 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) 8057.6 km / 5006.8 miles (13 hours, 25 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City 8206.5 km / 5099.3 miles (13 hours, 40 minutes)
Bo Y Landport 7966.1 km / 4949.9 miles (13 hours, 16 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport 7596.8 km / 4720.4 miles (12 hours, 39 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport 7495.9 km / 4657.7 miles (12 hours, 29 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport 7337.8 km / 4559.5 miles (12 hours, 13 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport 8071.1 km / 5015.2 miles (13 hours, 27 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport 7741.7 km / 4810.5 miles (12 hours, 54 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport 7090.7 km / 4405.9 miles (11 hours, 49 minutes)
La Lay Landport 7794.6 km / 4843.4 miles (12 hours, 59 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport 8149.2 km / 5063.7 miles (13 hours, 34 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport 7465.9 km / 4639.1 miles (12 hours, 26 minutes)
Nam Can Landport 7331.3 km / 4555.5 miles (12 hours, 13 minutes)
Na Meo Landport 7308.2 km / 4541.1 miles (12 hours, 10 minutes)
Song Tien Landport 8086.9 km / 5025.0 miles (13 hours, 28 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport 8093.1 km / 5028.8 miles (13 hours, 29 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport 7108.9 km / 4417.3 miles (11 hours, 50 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport 8087.3 km / 5025.2 miles (13 hours, 28 minutes)
Chan May Seaport 7872.6 km / 4891.8 miles (13 hours, 7 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport 7907.9 km / 4913.7 miles (13 hours, 10 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport 8050.1 km / 5002.1 miles (13 hours, 25 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport 7442.4 km / 4624.5 miles (12 hours, 24 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport 7420.8 km / 4611.1 miles (12 hours, 22 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport 8289.5 km / 5150.9 miles (13 hours, 48 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport 8166.2 km / 5074.2 miles (13 hours, 36 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport 8221.0 km / 5108.3 miles (13 hours, 42 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport 8277.0 km / 5143.1 miles (13 hours, 47 minutes)

Travel information and facts

Moldova Vietnam Differences
Local time 00:21 (12 February, 2026) 05:21 (12 February, 2026) Moldova is 5.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population 4,032,412 97,486,613 93,454,201 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather overcast clouds 6°C (Chisinau) light rain 20°C (Hanoi) 14°C lower than Vietnam
Distance Chisinau
  • Hanoi (7327.0 km / 4553.0 miles)
  • Ho Chi Minh city (8207.0 km / 5099.0 miles)
Average distance is 7807 km or 4851 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Moldova
  • Upcoming holiday is Martisor (first day of spring) which will occur in 2 weeks, 2 days.
The next public holiday in Vietnam is Feb. 14, 2026 which will start in 1 day, 18 hours (Chisinau local time)

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any embassies or consulates of Vietnam in Moldova?

No. There is no embassy of Vietnam in Moldova.

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

An e-visa for Vietnam will cost (55 USD ~ 978 MDL) for a normal 5-7 working day processing.

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

For the quickest processing time, an e-visa can be obtained as early as 09:00 AM on 12 February 2026 (Chisinau local time).

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

If you are currently residing in Moldova, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa.