1. Does Canadian need a visa to Vietnam?
Canadian nationality is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Canadians need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
- Vietnam visa for tourism purpose is required
- Vietnam visa for business purpose is required
2. Two options for Canadian to apply for Vietnam visa
2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
Canadian passport holders can apply Vietnam Visa on Arrival online from anywhere outside of Vietnam. The Vietnam visa will be picked up upon arrival at the Vietnam airports by showing up the printed out of the approval letter.
The approval letter will be sent via email within 1 or 2 working days (normal case), 4 working hours (urgent case) or even 30 minutes (emergency case) depending on which option the applicant chooses when submitting online application form.
The aim of Visa on Arrival is to make the trip to Vietnam simpler and more economical. It is applicable only to those traveling by air to Vietnam. Vietnam Visa on Arrival is especially an advantage to those living far from the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in Canada.
By using this mode of getting Vietnam Visa on Arrival, the Canadian does not need to wait too long for processing to get a pre-approval letter issued by Vietnam Immigration Department, which acts as an official permission of getting the visa upon arrival.
In order to get a Vietnam visa, Canadians should pay two types of fee: the service fee and the stamping fee.
- Service fee: The service fee is for visa approval letter processing.
- Stamping fee: The stamping fee is paid in cash to the Vietnam Immigration Officers at the arrival airport to get the visa stamp. Credit cards are not accepted. If applicants have booked full package, they do not need to pay this fee anymore.
Useful notes
- Before applying online for a Vietnam Visa on Arrival, Canadian citizens should make sure that their passport has at least 6-month validity and left pages from travel date.
- Visa on Arrival is only applicable for Canadians traveling by air to Vietnam.
2.2. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate
For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, Canadians can go to the nearest Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate to apply for the visa.
The address of Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in Canada for your information:
Address: 470 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6M8, CANADA
Telephone: (1613) 236 0772
Fax: (1613) 236 2704
Email: vietem@istar.ca or vietnamembassy@rogers.com
TYPES OF VISA | SERVICE FEE (which you pay for website owner) |
STAMPING FEE | ||
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NORMAL CASE (1-2 working days) |
URGENT CASE (4-8 working hours) |
EMERGENCY CASE (1-4 working hours) |
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1 month single entry | 19 USD pax |
+19 USD pax |
+49 USD pax |
25 USD pax |
1 month multiple entry | 24 USD pax |
+19 USD pax |
+49 USD pax |
50 USD pax |
3 months single entry | 29 USD pax |
+19 USD pax |
+49 USD pax |
25 USD pax |
3 months multiple entry | 35 USD pax |
+19 USD pax |
+49 USD pax |
50 USD pax |
TYPES OF VISA | SERVICE FEE (which you pay for website owner) |
STAMPING FEE | ||
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NORMAL CASE (2-3 working days) |
URGENT CASE (4-8 working hours) |
EMERGENCY CASE (1-4 working hours) |
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1 month single entry | 90 USD pax |
+69 USD pax |
+89 USD pax |
25 USD pax |
1 month multiple entry | 95 USD pax |
+69 USD pax |
+89 USD pax |
50 USD pax |
3 months single entry | 115 USD pax |
+69 USD pax |
+89 USD pax |
25 USD pax |
3 months multiple entry | 130 USD pax |
+69 USD pax |
+89 USD pax |
50 USD pax |
There are 2 types of Vietnam visa fees you must be aware before applying for visa on arrival:
The service fee is for visa approval letter processing. Applicants may choose to pay the fee online with their bank account, Credit or Debit Card, PayPal or Western Union.
The stamping fee is paid IN CASH to the Vietnam Immigration Officers at the arrival airport to get the visa stamp. Credit cards are not accepted.
Need assistance with your application? Contact us at +1-416-939-7260 or email visa@vietnam-evisa.org