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Vietnam visa for Canadian citizens

e-Visa up to 90 days

Canadian citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vietem-ca.com

Which Vietnam visa?

Electronic visa (EV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa
Fee
US$25
Processing time
About three working days according to the portal

Apply on Vietnam National e-Visa portal (Immigration Department)

All visa types for Vietnam

Vietnam’s e-Visa costs US$25 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.vn. Processing time, as Vietnam states it: About three working days according to the portal. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa.

Vietnamese missions in Canada

All missions of Vietnam in Canada

Vietnam has 2 missions in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa. Consulates: Vancouver.

Vietnamese citizens travelling to Canada

VietnamCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Vietnam

Travel advice for Vietnam

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Canada to Vietnam, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Canadian citizens can stay in Vietnam

Canadian citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.

How Canadian citizens apply

The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Vietnam’s neighbours for Canadian citizens

China requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Vietnamese citizens travelling to Canada

Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Canadian citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Canadian citizens stay in Vietnam?

Canadian citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the Vietnamese embassy in Canada?

The Vietnamese embassy in Canada is in Ottawa; there is also a consulate in Vancouver.

How much does the Vietnam e-Visa cost?

Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About three working days according to the portal.

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Canada?

Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Can Canadian citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?

No; Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.