Vietnam Visa Requirements for Cuban citizens

Visa requirement for Cuban citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Cuban passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 2, 2026, 10:30 p.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Cuban passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 22:30 - Wednesday - 02 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Cuban nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Cuba who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Cuban passport holders or foreign passports living in Cuba 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 Cuba, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Cuban passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 1210 CUP)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Havana 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 Cuba, 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 Cuba. 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.

Tips:

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 CUP, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Cuba 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 Cuba)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	15026.0 km / 9336.7 miles (25 hours, 2 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	15051.3 km / 9352.5 miles (25 hours, 5 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	15935.0 km / 9901.5 miles (26 hours, 33 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	16242.1 km / 10092.4 miles (27 hours, 4 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	15531.9 km / 9651.1 miles (25 hours, 53 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	15509.0 km / 9636.9 miles (25 hours, 50 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	16270.2 km / 10109.8 miles (27 hours, 7 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	16138.3 km / 10027.9 miles (26 hours, 53 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	15695.2 km / 9752.6 miles (26 hours, 9 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	15413.7 km / 9577.6 miles (25 hours, 41 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	15347.7 km / 9536.6 miles (25 hours, 34 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	14925.8 km / 9274.5 miles (24 hours, 52 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	16232.6 km / 10086.5 miles (27 hours, 3 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	15511.1 km / 9638.2 miles (25 hours, 51 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	14914.0 km / 9267.1 miles (24 hours, 51 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	15535.8 km / 9653.5 miles (25 hours, 53 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	16122.8 km / 10018.2 miles (26 hours, 52 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	14946.5 km / 9287.3 miles (24 hours, 54 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	15246.7 km / 9473.9 miles (25 hours, 24 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	15147.5 km / 9412.2 miles (25 hours, 14 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	16164.0 km / 10043.8 miles (26 hours, 56 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	16203.1 km / 10068.1 miles (27 hours, 0 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	15068.9 km / 9363.4 miles (25 hours, 6 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	16063.5 km / 9981.4 miles (26 hours, 46 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	15507.8 km / 9636.1 miles (25 hours, 50 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	15529.6 km / 9649.6 miles (25 hours, 52 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	16264.9 km / 10106.5 miles (27 hours, 6 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	15029.6 km / 9338.9 miles (25 hours, 2 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	15047.3 km / 9350.0 miles (25 hours, 4 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	15914.3 km / 9888.7 miles (26 hours, 31 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	15746.3 km / 9784.3 miles (26 hours, 14 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	16140.1 km / 10029.0 miles (26 hours, 54 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	16167.5 km / 10046.0 miles (26 hours, 56 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Cuba	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	07:54 (28 August, 2026)	18:54 (28 August, 2026)	Cuba is 12.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	11,321,812	97,964,692	86,642,880 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	moderate rain 33°C (Havana)	light rain 27°C (Hanoi)	6°C higher than Vietnam
Distance	Havana	Hanoi (15026.0 km / 9337.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (16138.0 km / 10028.0 miles)	Average distance is 15624 km or 9708 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Cuba Upcoming holiday is Beginning of the War of Independence which will occur in 1 month, 1 week.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 2, 2026 which will start in 4 days, 5 hours (Havana local time)