Vietnam
Canada
Canada visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vietnam.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Vietnam
- Embassy of Canada in Hanoi
22nd Floor, Tower 1, Capital Place Building, 29 Lieu Giai Street, Hanoi City
- Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City
Ðồng Khởi 235, Ho Chi Minh City
All missions of Canada in Vietnam
Canada has 2 missions in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City.
Canadian citizens travelling to Vietnam
CanadaVietnam e-Visa Vietnam visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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 Vietnam to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Canada
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
In Vietnam, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Hanoi and the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
The United States requires Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Vietnam?
The Canadian embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi; there is also a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
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.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.