Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Canadian citizens are not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list, so every trip to the mainland needs a visa, whatever its length. The simplest route is the e-visa: open to all nationalities since 15 August 2023, valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and used at the airports, land borders and seaports on the government's approved list.
The government fee is US$25 (single entry) or US$50 (multiple entry). With us you pay one price, US$74 all-inclusive (US$99 for multiple entry), government fee included: your documents are checked, filed for you and followed up until your e-visa arrives.
Which airport or border will you use?
The form asks for the gate you will enter through and the one you will leave through; they can be different. The e-visa is only used at gates on the government's approved list, which includes Vietnam's international airports, 16 land border crossings with China, Laos and Cambodia, and 13 seaports.
| Route | Example of an approved gate |
|---|---|
| Flying into Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City | Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat international airport |
| Flying into central Vietnam | Da Nang international airport |
| Overland from Cambodia | Moc Bai, Xa Mat, Tinh Bien or Ha Tien |
| Overland from Laos | Lao Bao, Cau Treo, Nam Can and others |
How it works, step by step
Working days are Vietnamese working days: weekends and Vietnamese public holidays do not count. If your trip is close, apply as early as you can.
| Step | What happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Apply | You send your passport page and a photo, then answer the questions the official form asks | About 10 minutes |
| 2. Pay | One card payment of US$74 (single entry) or US$99 (multiple entry) | At the end of the form |
| 3. We file | We check everything and submit your application on evisa.gov.vn | Within 24 working hours |
| 4. Processing | The Vietnam Immigration Department reviews the application | About 3 working days |
| 5. Your e-visa | You receive it by email, checked against your passport | As soon as it is issued |
What you need to apply
- A passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date
- A clear photo of your passport's data page, with no cut corners and both code lines at the bottom visible
- A recent portrait photo: white background, face straight, no hat, no glasses, formal clothes
- Your planned entry date, the airport or border gate you will use to enter and to leave, and the address of your first accommodation in Vietnam
- An email address (50 characters maximum) and a phone number with its country code
What the service does for you
- We read your passport automatically, so most of the form is filled in for you, and you only confirm the details.
- We check your photo and passport scan against the portal's rules before anything is submitted: 4x6 cm, white background, face straight, no hat, no glasses, the full data page with both code lines visible.
- We file your application on the official portal within 24 working hours of your order, and follow it up.
- You receive your e-visa by email, ready to print, and we check that every detail matches your passport.
What it costs
If you cancel before we file, you are refunded in full. Once filed, the government fee is paid to the Immigration Department and is not refunded even if the visa is refused: our refund policy explains every case.
| Single entry | Multiple entry | |
|---|---|---|
| Our all-inclusive price | US$74 | US$99 |
| Included: the government fee | US$25 | US$50 |
| Included: checks, filing, follow-up, e-visa by email | Yes | Yes |
| Extra fee at checkout | None | None |
Questions
Do Canadians need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Canada is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list, so Canadian passport holders need a visa for any stay on the mainland.
How much does it cost?
The government fee is US$25 (single entry) or US$50 (multiple entry). With our service the price is US$74 all-inclusive (US$99 for multiple entry), government fee included.
Can I enter by land with an e-visa?
Yes, through the land border gates on the approved list, such as Moc Bai from Cambodia or Lao Bao from Laos.
How long is the e-visa valid?
Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry. Its validity cannot exceed 90 days from the day it is issued, so apply once your dates are fixed.