Vietnam Visas for Canadian Citizens

Canadian travelers can find adventure and excitement with a trip to Vietnam. While admittedly, Vietnam is a good distance from Canada, flight costs are reasonable. Air Canada offers routes from Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, and most flights connect via Hong Kong or Seoul. After arriving, travelers of all types will find that Vietnam can cater to their needs, and Canadian travelers who are on a budget will have a variety of options during their stay in Vietnam.

Once you have decided on Vietnam as your next destination, you must figure out your travel logistics. Since 1996, all Canadian citizens who come to Vietnam can pick up a Vietnam visa on arrival at Vietnam’s international airports. However, obtaining a Vietnam visa is easy for Canadian citizens. The following is the knowledge about visa to vietnam from canada.

Vietnam Visas for Canadian Citizens

1. How to get a visa to Vietnam from Canada

To obtain a Vietnam tourist visa on arrival, Canadian travelers need to follow the steps below:

• Visit our online Vietnam visa application for Canadian citizens
• Submit your visa application form online via our secured network to receive your Vietnam Visa Approval Letter.
• Get your Vietnam visa stamp on arrival at one of Vietnam’s international airports (Ha Noi/ Da Nang/ Ho Chi Minh City/ Nha Trang).

Typical processing time for Vietnam visa applications for Canadians is approximately two working days. However, depending on application specifics such as single entry or multiple entry requirements, some applications may have a longer processing time. It is best to apply for your Vietnam visa as early as possible to make sure that you have ample time to sort out any potential issues.

2. Application details for Canadian citizens traveling to Vietnam

Before applying for your Vietnam visa, please make sure that your Canadian passport is valid for at least six months after your date of arrival to Vietnam. Also, make sure that your Canadian passport has blank pages left for a Vietnam visa stamp. Know that the visa on arrival option is only applicable for people who travel to Vietnam by air.

To help ensure that your Vietnam application contains all needed information, be sure to include the information listed below:

• Your name exactly as per passport. (Please provide your full name on your passport. The order of your first, middle, and last names is not important).
• Your date of birth. (In Vietnam, the date format is DD/MM/YY).
• Your nationality on the passport that you will use to enter Vietnam. (The passport that you plan to use must be valid for at least six months from your date of arrival into Vietnam).
• Your passport number. (Be careful! The passport number that you provide must match with the number inside your passport exactly).
• Your date of arrival. (Applicants must submit their intended date of arrival. Canadian citizens can enter Vietnam on or after the submitted arrival date).
• Passport photos. (If you plan to arrive at one of Vietnam’s international airports, you must provide passport photos).

To apply for a visa, visit our online Vietnam visa application for Canadian citizens. For further assistance, please email us at [email protected] or call our hotline at +84 832 320 320.

3. Travel tips for Canadians traveling to Vietnam

We have developed a variety of resources to help Canadians plan their trip to Vietnam. After you apply for your Vietnam visa, be sure to take a look! Below are some resource links you may find useful:

• There are several points that Canadian backpackers in Vietnam should know. In our backpacking Vietnam guide, we recommend several places for backpackers to visit. In particular, we recommend Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Nha Trang. We also list several must-pack items and important safety tips. Bring a security belt for your money, and look into backpacker travel insurance!
• Know that Vietnam has a variety of climates, and regional climates can greatly vary. Please take a look at our article on the best times to visit Vietnam by region so that you know what weather to expect during your stay. Be sure to pack a variety of clothing that is appropriate for the weather you will experience.
• When in Vietnam, travelers experience new customs and etiquette. To make sure that you fit in well with the locals, review our ultimate guide to customs and etiquette in Vietnam. If you plan to visit any of Vietnam’s sacred Buddhist or Hindu sites, wear conservative clothing.
• Lastly, be sure to research Vietnamese cuisine and learn about the local dishes for each area you visit. Vietnamese cuisine is a delicious fusion of Asian and French culinary influences. Check out our article on must-try foods to eat during your stay in Vietnam to learn more.

We also have a variety of site-specific guides for popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. To get the inside scoop and our recommendations for your trip, check out our Vietnam travel guides. You can find information on popular places such as Phan Thiet, Bien Hoa, and Halong Bay.

4. How to get a Vietnam tourist visa for Canadian citizens

Before Covid, Canada passport holders may have up to 02 ways to get a tourist visa, consisting of:

• Get a tourist visa at Vietnam embassy/consulate,
• Get a Vietnam visa online, including VISA ON ARRIVAL.

BUT, currently, the Canadian passport holders can get a 30 days single entry tourist visa ONLY which is issued in the form of a loose-leaf visa and must be obtained before departure for Vietnam (it is known as Vietnam e visa or electronic visa). The other types of tourist visas for Vietnam have not been resumed yet.

This type of tourist visa can be applied for online by the applicants themselves or their representatives and is then issued online by the Vietnam Immigration Department.

It normally takes you 3 working days or longer to get this e-visa yourself, depending on the volume of applications submitted to the Vietnam Immigration Department.

BUT in case you want to guarantee the visa for your trip to Vietnam, we are here to help. Our service guarantees that you will get your visa in

• 3 – 7 working days,
• 2 – 3 working days,
• 1 working day, or
• 4 working hours.

The process is quite simple as follows:

5. How to get Vietnam business visa for Canadian citizens

In order to apply for a business visa, you – as a Canadian citizen (passport holder), are REQUIRED to have a sponsor company in Vietnam.

There are 02 steps that you and your employer in Vietnam need to follow to get a business visa to Vietnam as follows:

• Step 1: Get a visa approval letter
  • In this step, your sponsor company will need to prepare the following documents:
    • Form NA2 which must be completed online.
    • Form NA16
    • Certified business registration
  • And then, your sponsor company will submit these documents to the Vietnam Immigration Department which will process the application within 5 – 7 working days of receipt of full valid documents.
  • If the application is approved, your sponsor company will receive a business visa approval letter which allows you to get a business visa for Vietnam.

• Step 2: Get business visa stamp
  • In this step, you will get a business visa stamped on your passport at the Vietnam embassy/consulate in your country before your departure for Vietnam.

In case you and your company need help with a business visa approval letter to Vietnam, we are always here to support you. You all will be assisted in every step from the start of your application until you successfully get the visa and land in Vietnam.

6. How much is Vietnam visa for Canadian Citizens

The Vietnam visa fees for Canadian citizens vary depending on the type of visa they wish to obtain.

• For a tourist visa online, they will need to pay the Government fee which is US $25 for a visa and the service fee (if they use a service to guarantee and expedite their visa delivery.
• For a business visa, they will need to pay 02 types of fees, which are:
  • Visa approval letter fee which may vary depending on their application method (by their sponsor company themselves or a local assistant); and
  • Business visa stamping fee (which may vary from embassy to embassy).

Check the table below for the exact amount of Vietnam visa cost if you use our Vietnam visa assistance service:

We hope our Vietnam travel resources for Canadian citizens are useful! Remember, your first step when planning your trip to Vietnam is to apply online for a Vietnam visa.