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Vietnam visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnam requires a visa from New Zealand citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Vietnam visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-wellington.mofa.gov.vn
Which Vietnam visa?
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)
For the e-Visa, Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25, and applications are made on 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 New Zealand
- Embassy of Vietnam in Wellington
Gilmer Terrace 2-6, Wellington
Vietnam has 1 mission in New Zealand, with its embassy in Wellington.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to New Zealand
VietnamNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand 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.
For a trip from New Zealand to Vietnam, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Vietnam
New Zealand citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
How New Zealand citizens apply
The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; New Zealand citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Vietnam’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
China admits New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to New Zealand
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam requires a visa from New Zealand citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Vietnam?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Vietnamese embassy in New Zealand?
The Vietnamese embassy in New Zealand is in Wellington.
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 New Zealand?
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.