Vietnam Visa Requirements for Salvadorans citizens

Visa requirement for Salvadorans citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Salvadorans passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 9, 2026, 10:28 p.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Salvadorans passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 22:28 - Wednesday - 09 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Salvadorans nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from El Salvador who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Salvadorans passport holders or foreign passports living in El Salvador 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 El Salvador, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Salvadorans 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 San Salvador 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 El Salvador, 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 El Salvador. 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: None

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 El Salvador 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 El Salvador)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	15799.9 km / 9817.6 miles (26 hours, 19 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	15799.6 km / 9817.4 miles (26 hours, 19 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	16507.8 km / 10257.5 miles (27 hours, 30 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	16899.9 km / 10501.1 miles (28 hours, 9 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	16191.9 km / 10061.1 miles (26 hours, 59 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	16187.0 km / 10058.1 miles (26 hours, 58 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	16987.5 km / 10555.6 miles (28 hours, 18 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	16775.0 km / 10423.5 miles (27 hours, 57 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	16356.6 km / 10163.5 miles (27 hours, 15 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	16157.9 km / 10040.1 miles (26 hours, 55 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	16114.4 km / 10013.0 miles (26 hours, 51 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	15684.3 km / 9745.8 miles (26 hours, 8 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	16937.7 km / 10524.6 miles (28 hours, 13 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	16222.4 km / 10080.1 miles (27 hours, 2 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	15740.3 km / 9780.6 miles (26 hours, 14 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	16233.1 km / 10086.8 miles (27 hours, 3 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	16779.2 km / 10426.1 miles (27 hours, 57 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	15671.2 km / 9737.6 miles (26 hours, 7 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	16049.5 km / 9972.7 miles (26 hours, 44 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	15943.1 km / 9906.6 miles (26 hours, 34 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	16851.0 km / 10470.7 miles (28 hours, 5 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	16894.4 km / 10497.7 miles (28 hours, 9 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	15911.6 km / 9887.0 miles (26 hours, 31 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	16734.2 km / 10398.2 miles (27 hours, 53 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	16176.1 km / 10051.3 miles (26 hours, 57 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	16189.1 km / 10059.4 miles (26 hours, 58 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	16984.3 km / 10553.6 miles (28 hours, 18 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	15770.7 km / 9799.4 miles (26 hours, 17 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	15796.9 km / 9815.7 miles (26 hours, 19 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	16490.3 km / 10246.6 miles (27 hours, 29 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	16345.6 km / 10156.7 miles (27 hours, 14 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	16771.6 km / 10421.4 miles (27 hours, 57 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	16781.4 km / 10427.5 miles (27 hours, 58 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	El Salvador	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	20:58 (09 September, 2026)	09:58 (10 September, 2026)	El Salvador is 13.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	6,510,765	97,996,241	91,485,476 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	scattered clouds 30°C (San Salvador)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	1°C higher than Vietnam
Distance	San Salvador	Hanoi (15800.0 km / 9818.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (16775.0 km / 10424.0 miles)	Average distance is 16325 km or 10144 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in El Salvador Upcoming holiday is September Equinox which will occur in 1 week, 4 days.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (San Salvador local time)