Vietnam visa requirements for Canadian citizens

Is a visa required for Vietnam for Canadian citizens?

Yes, a 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 and allows single or multiple entries.

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

Requirements for Canadian citizens applying for a Vietnam e-visa

To apply for a Vietnam e-visa, Canadian citizens must prepare the 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 a Vietnam e-visa?

Below are the steps to apply for a visa for Vietnam for Canadians 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 and bring it with your passport to enter Vietnam via airports, land ports and seaports.

Vietnam e-visa for Canadian citizens (Photo: speedvietnamvisa.com)

How to fix the visa details at the last minute?

If Canadian citizens have applied for and received their Vietnam e-visa through the official government website but later discover errors 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 mistakes we encounter:

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

In some countries, the letter “O” has been removed from passport numbers to avoid confusion with the number “0” (zero). However, Canada still uses the letter “O” in its passport numbering system. Please pay attention when entering your passport number to ensure you do not confuse these 2 characters, as even a small error can cause your visa application to be delayed or rejected;
In fact, some Canadian passports have passport numbers ending in the letters “HO” (letter H and letter O).
However, the passport holders have mistakenly entered the ending as “HO” (letter H and number zero) when completing their Vietnam e-visa application. This error may cause serious issues during airline check-in and upon arrival in Vietnam, as the passport number on the e-visa must exactly match the passport number.
If your passport number ends with “HO”, please carefully review your Vietnam e-visa to ensure the correct characters were entered before your departure.

Canadian passports number ending with “HO” letters (Photo: speedvietnamvisa.com)

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

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