Do Canadian passport holders need a tourist visa for Vietnam?

Vietnam e-Visa (expanded 2023). Maximum stay is 90 days. Apply: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/

How much does a Vietnam tourist visa cost?

Mandatory fees total approximately 50.00 USD. Service fees may apply.

How long does it take to get a Vietnam tourist visa?

Typical processing: 3–5 days. Allow extra time during peak seasons and for biometrics appointments.

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Can a Canadian traveller visit Vietnam?

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Most Canadian travellers apply for an e-Visa online before they travel — it's a quick form, usually approved within a few days when heading to Vietnam for tourism.

The route most travellers use is the Vietnam e-Visa (expanded 2023). Stays go up to 90 days per visit, expect to pay around $50 in mandatory fees, processing usually takes 3–5 days.

The paperwork is straightforward — 4/10 difficulty (easy), and 8/10 realism (likely). Approval is likely if your documents are in order.

Straight from evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn.

What it's like in Vietnam

approximate

Difficulty

4/10

Quick paperwork

Strong

Processing

3–5d

from application to decision

Strong

PR pathway

Limited

Weak

Avg salary

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OECD-style average wages, USD

No data

Cost of living

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No data

Top tax rate

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No data

Healthcare

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Safety

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English proficiency

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Visa-free, eTA, e-Visa, and embassy short-stay routes for tourism, business, or transit visits.

e-VisaTourism

Vietnam e-Visa (expanded 2023)

Max stay: 90days
Processing: 3–5days
Fee: $50.00

Apply on official siteevisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

Difficulty4/10·Realism8/10

Why? ▾

Difficulty

Easy1–4

4/10

Quick to obtain, light documentation, fast turnaround. Difficulty 1–4.

Why this score?

—Online e-Visa — no embassy appointment
-0.5Fast processing (under a week)

Approval realism

Approval is likely

8/10

Most applicants with the right paperwork get approved.

What drives this score?

—e-Visa applications are commonly approved when documentation is complete

Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

1
Check your passport validity
38+ days before
Most countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.
2
Gather supporting documents
22+ days before
You'll need: Online application with passport bio-page scan + recent photo; Single or multiple entry up to 90 days; US$25 single-entry / US$50 multiple-entry processing fee; Valid for tourism, business, or visiting friends/family.
3
Submit the e-Visa application online
8+ days before
Apply directly at the official portal. Save the reference number — you'll need it for arrival.
4
Track the application; print the approval
7+ days before
Decisions typically take 3–5 days. Print or save a clear PDF of the approved visa — airlines check this at check-in.
5
On the day of travel
day of travel
Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

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Passport valid 6+ months

What you need

Online application with passport bio-page scan + recent photo
Single or multiple entry up to 90 days
US$25 single-entry / US$50 multiple-entry processing fee
Valid for tourism, business, or visiting friends/family

Fee breakdown

Multiple-entry e-Visa$50.00

View primary source (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn) →

Application prep, advice & sources

Step-by-step checklist, when to hire a lawyer, alternative routes, related country pairs, and the official primary sources behind every claim above.

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What you'll need

Tourism visa for Vietnam

Specific to Canadian passport holders.

Start ~0–4 weeks before your intended travel date.

Order these first — they have the longest lead time

Valid passport
Identity1–4 weeks
Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your departure date, with two or more blank pages.
How: Renew at canada.ca/passport — 10–20 business days standard, 2 days express (extra fee).

Then gather these

Recent bank statements
Financial1–5 days
Usually 3–6 months of statements showing you can support yourself during the trip. Required for most embassy-issued tourist visas.
How: Download PDFs from your bank's online portal. Some consulates require originals stamped by the bank.
Passport-style photograph
Identity1–3 days
A recent biometric photo to the destination's specifications. Most consulates require their own dimensions, not your home country's.
How: Any high-street photo studio, or app-based services that meet ICAO 9303 spec.
Online visa application form
Application1–3 days
The destination's online form (DS-160 for US, gov.uk for UK, IRCC portal for Canada, ImmiAccount for Australia, e-Visa portal for most others).
How: Apply directly on the destination government website — never via a third-party paid service.
Proof of accommodation
Purpose evidence1–3 days
Hotel bookings, an AirBnB reservation, or an invitation letter from a host covering the dates of your stay.
How: Book refundable hotels (Booking.com Free Cancellation), or get a notarised invitation letter from your host.
Application fee payment
Application1 day
Payable to the destination government directly. Fees range from ~$25 (e-Visas) to $2,500+ (US EB-1).
How: Card payment on the destination's portal. Receipt required for the application.
Onward or return ticket
Purpose evidence1 day
Proof you intend to leave the country before your permitted stay expires. Most short-stay visas and visa-free entries require this.
How: Book a refundable flight or use a 24-hour hold from an OTA. Border officers can check the booking.
Travel medical insurance
Financial1 day
Schengen and many other tourist visas require €30,000 / $50,000 minimum medical cover for the duration of your stay.
How: Buy from SafetyWing, World Nomads, Allianz, or any insurer that issues a Schengen-compliant certificate.

Other visa types for this route

We also have data on these visa categories between CA and VN.

Work

10/10

Work Permit + Temporary Residence Card — Vietnam

2 options · See details

Study

9/10

Student Visa (TT2 / DH) — Vietnam

1 option · See details

Partner / Family

9/10

Marriage / Family Visa (TT) — Vietnam

1 option · See details

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Where this page's data came from

Vietnam e-Visa (expanded 2023)evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

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