Vietnam Visa Requirements for East Timorese citizens

Visa requirement for East Timorese citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding East Timorese passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 3, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For East Timorese passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 11:30 - Thursday - 03 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For East Timorese nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from East Timor who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

East Timorese passport holders or foreign passports living in East Timor 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 East Timor, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your East Timorese passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee 47 USD
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Dili 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 East Timor, 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 East Timor. 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 USD, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from East Timor 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 East Timor)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	3950.7 km / 2454.8 miles (6 hours, 35 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	3860.0 km / 2398.5 miles (6 hours, 26 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	2913.7 km / 1810.5 miles (4 hours, 51 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	3019.8 km / 1876.4 miles (5 hours, 1 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	3337.5 km / 2073.8 miles (5 hours, 33 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	3399.2 km / 2112.2 miles (5 hours, 39 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	3166.5 km / 1967.6 miles (5 hours, 16 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	3001.9 km / 1865.3 miles (5 hours, 0 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	3259.2 km / 2025.1 miles (5 hours, 25 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	3637.5 km / 2260.3 miles (6 hours, 3 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	3739.1 km / 2323.3 miles (6 hours, 13 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	3967.5 km / 2465.3 miles (6 hours, 36 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	3147.7 km / 1955.9 miles (5 hours, 14 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	3491.0 km / 2169.2 miles (5 hours, 49 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	4177.8 km / 2596.0 miles (6 hours, 57 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	3439.0 km / 2136.9 miles (5 hours, 43 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	3059.6 km / 1901.2 miles (5 hours, 5 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	3856.5 km / 2396.3 miles (6 hours, 25 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	3903.4 km / 2425.5 miles (6 hours, 30 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	3940.9 km / 2448.8 miles (6 hours, 34 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	3125.3 km / 1942.0 miles (5 hours, 12 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	3121.8 km / 1939.8 miles (5 hours, 12 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	4131.4 km / 2567.2 miles (6 hours, 53 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	3120.9 km / 1939.2 miles (5 hours, 12 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	3373.1 km / 2096.0 miles (5 hours, 37 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	3337.6 km / 2073.9 miles (5 hours, 33 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	3173.9 km / 1972.1 miles (5 hours, 17 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	3852.5 km / 2393.9 miles (6 hours, 25 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	3866.1 km / 2402.3 miles (6 hours, 26 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	2930.6 km / 1821.0 miles (4 hours, 53 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	3067.2 km / 1905.9 miles (5 hours, 6 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	2987.4 km / 1856.3 miles (4 hours, 58 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	2931.3 km / 1821.4 miles (4 hours, 53 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	East Timor	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	13:40 (29 August, 2026)	11:40 (29 August, 2026)	East Timor is 2.0 hours ahead Vietnam.
Population	1,336,781	97,967,119	96,630,338 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 26°C (Dili)	moderate rain 32°C (Hanoi)	6°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Dili	Hanoi (3951.0 km / 2455.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (3002.0 km / 1865.0 miles)	Average distance is 3433 km or 2133 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in East Timor	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 2, 2026 which will start in 3 days, 12 hours (Dili local time)