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India visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembassyhanoi.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Vietnam
- Embassy of India in Hanoi
Phố Trần Hưng Đạo 58-60, 10214 Hà Nội
- Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City
214, Vo Thi Sau Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District - 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
All missions of India in Vietnam
India has 2 missions in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City.
Indian citizens travelling to Vietnam
IndiaVietnam e-Visa Vietnam visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in India
Vietnamese citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Vietnamese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Myanmar admits Vietnamese citizens visa-free. China and Bangladesh require Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Vietnam
Indian citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Vietnam and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for India?
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in India?
Vietnamese citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Vietnam?
The Indian embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi; there is also a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Indian 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 India visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.