Vietnam visa requirements for Canadian citizens

Is Vietnam visa required for Canadian citizens?

Yes, Vietnam visa is required!

From August 15, 2023, all Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for a Vietnam e-visa for both tourism and business purposes. This e-visa is valid for up to 90 days, with single or multiple entries.

Canadian applicants must be outside Vietnam when submitting their application. The processing time typically takes 3–5 working days, provided that all information and documents are correct.

Requirements for Canadian citizens applying for a Vietnam e-visa

In order to apply for a Vietnam e-visa, Canadian citizens must prepare following:

• Valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the date of entry and at least two blank pages for the visa stamp;
• High-quality scanned copy of the passport showing all information clearly (including all corners and details);
• Recent portrait photo (taken within the last 6 months) on a plain background, without glasses or a hat;
• Credit or debit card enabled for online payments to pay the visa fee;
• Active email address and telephone number to receive notifications and the visa result.

How to apply for Vietnam e-visa?

Below are the steps to apply for a visa for Vietnam for Canadian with a high success rate:

Go online the visa application form and select the appropriated visa type and processing time;

Fill in the visa application form with required information and upload the photo of your passport and portrait photo;

Pay the visa application and rush service fee (if any) and wait for visa approval after a few hours or 1 – 2 working days as you selected when placing your order;

A completed visa will be sent to your email or WhatsApp, you just need to print out the visa, bring with your passport to enter Vietnam via airports, land ports and seaports.

How to fix the visa details at the last minutes?

If Canadian citizens have applied for and received their Vietnam e-visa through the government portal but later discover mistakes in the visa, and their flight to Vietnam is approaching with only a few hours before check-in closes, they should immediately contact a trusted Vietnam visa support.
Common visa nistakes we encounter:

• Spelling errors in the name — missing or extra characters;
• Incorrect passport number or date of birth;
• Wrong passport expiry date entered.

In such urgent cases, we can assist you by promptly coordinating with Vietnam immigration officers to correct the data in the system, ensuring you can board your flight and enter Vietnam without disruption.

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