Vietnam Visa Requirements for Bhutanese citizens

Visa requirement for Bhutanese citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Bhutanese passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 10:27 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Bhutanese passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 10:27 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Bhutanese nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Bhutan who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Bhutanese passport holders or foreign passports living in Bhutan can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Bhutan, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Bhutanese passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 0 BTN)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Thimphu time on .
5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Bhutan, the following documents are required:

• Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
• Application form (Click here to download)
• 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
• Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Bhutan. The process involves 4 simple steps:

1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in )

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in BTN, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Bhutan can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:

Ports of entry/exit	Types	Distance and travel time (from Bhutan)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	1705.1 km / 1059.5 miles (2 hours, 50 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	1810.2 km / 1124.8 miles (3 hours, 1 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	2607.3 km / 1620.1 miles (4 hours, 20 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	2513.1 km / 1561.6 miles (4 hours, 11 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	2228.6 km / 1384.8 miles (3 hours, 42 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	2163.5 km / 1344.3 miles (3 hours, 36 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	2395.5 km / 1488.5 miles (3 hours, 59 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	2514.0 km / 1562.2 miles (4 hours, 11 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	2272.4 km / 1412.0 miles (3 hours, 47 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	1913.5 km / 1189.0 miles (3 hours, 11 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	1814.9 km / 1127.7 miles (3 hours, 1 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	1753.6 km / 1089.6 miles (2 hours, 55 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	2400.4 km / 1491.5 miles (4 hours, 0 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	2055.1 km / 1277.0 miles (3 hours, 25 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	1471.7 km / 914.5 miles (2 hours, 27 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	2108.3 km / 1310.0 miles (3 hours, 30 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	2458.1 km / 1527.4 miles (4 hours, 5 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	1892.1 km / 1175.7 miles (3 hours, 9 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	1653.0 km / 1027.1 miles (2 hours, 45 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	1648.7 km / 1024.5 miles (2 hours, 44 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	2404.3 km / 1494.0 miles (4 hours, 0 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	2415.4 km / 1500.9 miles (4 hours, 1 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	1444.1 km / 897.3 miles (2 hours, 24 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	2394.3 km / 1487.8 miles (3 hours, 59 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	2194.9 km / 1363.8 miles (3 hours, 39 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	2229.3 km / 1385.2 miles (3 hours, 42 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	2387.9 km / 1483.8 miles (3 hours, 58 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	1835.2 km / 1140.4 miles (3 hours, 3 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	1804.8 km / 1121.4 miles (3 hours, 0 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	2592.2 km / 1610.7 miles (4 hours, 19 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	2476.0 km / 1538.5 miles (4 hours, 7 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	2528.0 km / 1570.8 miles (4 hours, 12 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	2583.8 km / 1605.5 miles (4 hours, 18 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Bhutan	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	08:57 (10 September, 2026)	09:57 (10 September, 2026)	Bhutan is 1.0 hour behind Vietnam.
Population	0	97,996,241	97,996,241 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	moderate rain 19°C (Thimphu)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	10°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Thimphu	Hanoi (1705.0 km / 1060.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (2514.0 km / 1562.0 miles)	Average distance is 2142 km or 1331 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Bhutan	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Thimphu local time)