Visa requirements for Vietnam

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel. 40 enter visa-free.

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Checked against Government of Vietnam (via Ministry of Industry and Trade newspaper), Vietnam Government Portal (chinhphu.vn), Can Tho City Government Portal (.gov.vn), Vietnam Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security (e-visa portal) on October 10, 2026.

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Visa fees for Vietnam

Visa type	Fee	Source
E-Visa	25 USD, single entry, up to 90 days	National Public Service Portal of Viet Nam
E-Visa	50 USD, multiple entry, up to 90 days	National Public Service Portal of Viet Nam

Processing times

Visa type	Processing time	Source
E-Visa	not more than 03 working days	National Public Service Portal of Viet Nam

Apply through official channels

Start the official Viet Nam e-Visa application portal

Travel insurance for Vietnam

Travel insurance

Not required. No official source we have checked requires travel insurance to visit Vietnam, and none publishes a minimum coverage amount for visitors.

Some visa services claim insurance is mandatory for Vietnam and charge you for a policy. We found no official rule behind those claims, so we will not present it as one. Insurance may still be a sensible choice for your trip, but for Vietnam it is your choice, not an entry rule. We watch for new mandates daily, and this page will say so if one appears.

Countries that do require it: the full travel insurance requirements list.

Sources and verification

199 of 199 passport rules verified against Government of Vietnam (via Ministry of Industry and Trade newspaper), Vietnam Government Portal (chinhphu.vn), Can Tho City Government Portal (.gov.vn), Vietnam Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security (e-visa portal), 0 with no official source publishing the rule.

Government of Vietnam (via Ministry of Industry and Trade newspaper) (checked October 10, 2026)
Vietnam Government Portal (chinhphu.vn) (checked October 10, 2026)
Can Tho City Government Portal (.gov.vn) (checked October 10, 2026)
Vietnam Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security (e-visa portal) (checked October 10, 2026)

Common questions

Do I need a visa for Vietnam?

It depends on your passport. 40 of 199 passports enter Vietnam visa-free; 159 need a visa or authorisation arranged in advance. Find your passport in the groups above.

What does a visa for Vietnam cost?

It depends on the visa type and your passport. For example, the e-visa costs 25 USD, single entry, up to 90 days. See the full fee table above.

How long does Vietnam visa processing take?

Standard processing for the e-visa: not more than 03 working days.

Do I need travel insurance for Vietnam?

No verified requirement. No official source we have checked requires travel insurance to visit Vietnam, and none publishes a minimum coverage amount for visitors. Some visa services claim it is mandatory and charge for a policy; we found no official rule behind those claims.