Vietnam Visa Requirements for French citizens

Visa requirement for French citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding French passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 3, 2026, 4:30 a.m.
Tourist	Not required 45 days	For French passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 04:30 - Thursday - 03 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For French nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from France who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

If French passport holders want to stay in Vietnam more than 45 days. They 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 France, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your French passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 43 EUR)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Paris 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 France, 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 France. 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 EUR, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from France 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 France)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	9177.8 km / 5702.8 miles (15 hours, 17 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	9273.1 km / 5762.0 miles (15 hours, 27 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	10198.7 km / 6337.2 miles (16 hours, 59 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	10121.5 km / 6289.2 miles (16 hours, 52 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	9780.2 km / 6077.1 miles (16 hours, 18 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	9717.5 km / 6038.2 miles (16 hours, 11 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	9994.0 km / 6210.0 miles (16 hours, 39 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	10124.5 km / 6291.1 miles (16 hours, 52 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	9853.5 km / 6122.7 miles (16 hours, 25 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	9476.4 km / 5888.4 miles (15 hours, 47 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	9374.9 km / 5825.3 miles (15 hours, 37 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	9173.9 km / 5700.4 miles (15 hours, 17 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	10003.9 km / 6216.1 miles (16 hours, 40 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	9622.8 km / 5979.3 miles (16 hours, 2 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	8945.8 km / 5558.7 miles (14 hours, 54 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	9675.1 km / 6011.8 miles (16 hours, 7 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	10068.7 km / 6256.4 miles (16 hours, 46 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	9294.6 km / 5775.4 miles (15 hours, 29 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	9210.2 km / 5723.0 miles (15 hours, 21 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	9176.5 km / 5702.0 miles (15 hours, 17 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	10013.2 km / 6221.9 miles (16 hours, 41 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	10022.4 km / 6227.6 miles (16 hours, 42 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	8983.1 km / 5581.9 miles (14 hours, 58 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	10004.8 km / 6216.7 miles (16 hours, 40 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	9744.7 km / 6055.1 miles (16 hours, 14 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	9780.3 km / 6077.2 miles (16 hours, 18 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	9986.5 km / 6205.3 miles (16 hours, 38 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	9284.5 km / 5769.1 miles (15 hours, 28 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	9267.0 km / 5758.3 miles (15 hours, 26 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	10181.8 km / 6326.7 miles (16 hours, 58 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	10047.4 km / 6243.2 miles (16 hours, 44 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	10138.4 km / 6299.7 miles (16 hours, 53 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	10194.2 km / 6334.4 miles (16 hours, 59 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	France	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	06:40 (29 August, 2026)	11:40 (29 August, 2026)	France is 6.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	65,375,409	97,967,119	32,591,710 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 17°C (Paris)	moderate rain 32°C (Hanoi)	15°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Paris	Hanoi (9178.0 km / 5703.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (10125.0 km / 6291.0 miles)	Average distance is 9694 km or 6024 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in France Upcoming holiday is Daylight Saving Time ends which will occur in 1 month, 3 weeks.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 2, 2026 which will start in 3 days, 12 hours (Paris local time)