Vietnam visa for Canadians: Everything you need to know

Do Canadians need a visa to Vietnam? What does the application process look like? Here you will find out everything you need to know about how to get a Vietnam visa for Canadians, including its cost, visa requirements, embassy locations and more.

Does a Canadian need a visa to Vietnam?

Yes, it’s mandatory to obtain a Vietnam visa for Canadians. There are two different kinds available on Visagov: 

• The single entry tourist visa
• The multiple entry tourist visa

You can apply online for the type of Vietnam eVisa that best suits your needs. It’s a very simple and quick process, available to be carried out online and in your own language.

Requirements to get a Vietnam visa for Canadians

These are the visa requirements for Canadians traveling to Vietnam:

• First, fill out the application form online. Make sure you complete every field with truthful information.
• Scan your passport and upload a clear copy of it. 
• Upload a recent color photograph of yourself.
• Pay the fees using a bank card.
• Provide your current email address to receive the approved visa.

For more information, head over to our guide about how to get a visa for Vietnam.

What is the cost of the Vietnam visa for Canadians?

The cost depends on the type of visa you apply for:

• For the single entry visa, the government fees total 23 euros.
• The multiple entry visa has a cost of 45 euros in government fees.

How far in advance should you apply for a Vietnam visa for Canadians?

You should apply at least 15 days before your planned departure date for Vietnam. It usually takes just a few days to process an application, but it’s better to leave enough time to work around any additional information requests or any other issues that may arise.

Additional information for Canadians traveling to Vietnam

Vietnam entry requirements for Canadian citizens

The Vietnam entry requirements for Canadian citizens are two: having an approved visa, and presenting a valid passport. This document must have at least 6 months of validity remaining by the time you enter Vietnam and it must be undamaged.

Where is the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam? 

Address: 31 Hùng Vương, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam 

Telephone: 84 (24) 3734-5000

Fax: 84 (24) 3734-5049

Email: [email protected] 

Website: Embassy of Canada in Vietnam 

Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh

Address: 9th Floor, The Metropolitan, 235 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Telephone: 84 (28) 3827-9899

Fax: 84 (28) 3827-9936

Email: [email protected] 

Website: Consulate General of Canada 

Where is the Vietnamese Embassy in Canada?

Address: 55 Mackay Street, Ottawa, ON K1M 2B2

Telephone: 613-236-0772

Fax: 613-236-2704 

Email: [email protected]

Email for visa and consular enquiries: [email protected]

Website: Embassy of Vietnam in Canada 

What are the vaccine requirements to visit Vietnam?

There are no mandatory vaccine requirements to travel to Vietnam for Canadians. However, these vaccines are recommended for all travelers:

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Japanese encephalitis
• Rabies
• Typhoid

On top of that, it’s advised to bring anti-malarial medication to Vietnam because there’s risk of transmission in some areas.

In terms of vaccination against yellow fever, it’s not mandatory for Canadians. However, that could change if you visited or transited through a country endemic to this disease in recent months. 

What is the time difference between Vietnam and Canada?

Vietnam only has one time zone for the entire year: Indochina Time (UTC+7). On the contrary, Canada has several time zones and does observe Daylight Savings Time (DST). 

These are the Canadian time zones and their time difference with Vietnam: 

• PT (Pacific Time): UTC-8 / UTC-7 (DST). Time difference: 15/14 hours.
• MT (Mountain Time): UTC-7 / UTC-6 (DST). Time difference: 14/13 hours.
• CT (Central Time): UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST). Time difference: 13/12 hours.
• ET (Eastern Time): UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). Time difference: 12/11 hours.
• AT (Atlantic Time): UTC-4 / UTC-3 (DST). Time difference: 11/10 hours.
• NST (Newfoundland Standard Time): UTC-3:30 / UTC-2:30 (DST). Time difference: 10:30/9:30 hours.

What is the currency of Vietnam and the exchange rate to Canadian dollars?

The currency in use is the Vietnamese dong. The one in circulation in Canada is called the Canadian dollar.

These are the exchange rates in place at the moment:

• 1 VND = 0.00005 CAD
• 1 CAD = 18,676.8 VND