Sri Lanka
Vietnam
Vietnam visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan 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
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Vietnam visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-colombo.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 Sri Lanka
- Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo
Số 30/5, Ward Place, Colombo - 07
Vietnam has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
VietnamSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Vietnam
Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Vietnam’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
China requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Vietnamese citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens stay in Vietnam?
Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Vietnamese embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Vietnamese embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Vietnamese citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.