Vietnam Visa for Vatican citizens

Visa requirement for Vatican citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Vatican passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Oct. 16, 2026, 4:30 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Vatican passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 04:30 - Friday - 16 October, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Vatican nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Holy See who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Vatican passport holders or foreign passports living in Holy See 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 Holy See, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Vatican passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 0 EUR)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Vatican City 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 Holy See, 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 Holy See. 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 EUR, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Holy See 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 Holy See)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	8717.1 km / 5416.5 miles (14 hours, 31 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	8818.2 km / 5479.4 miles (14 hours, 41 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	9668.1 km / 6007.5 miles (16 hours, 6 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	9527.7 km / 5920.3 miles (15 hours, 52 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	9285.1 km / 5769.5 miles (15 hours, 28 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	9220.3 km / 5729.3 miles (15 hours, 22 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	9381.6 km / 5829.5 miles (15 hours, 38 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	9550.0 km / 5934.1 miles (15 hours, 55 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	9334.7 km / 5800.3 miles (15 hours, 33 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	8971.8 km / 5574.8 miles (14 hours, 57 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	8871.7 km / 5512.6 miles (14 hours, 47 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	8733.3 km / 5426.6 miles (14 hours, 33 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	9399.6 km / 5840.6 miles (15 hours, 39 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	9115.2 km / 5663.9 miles (15 hours, 11 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	8479.8 km / 5269.1 miles (14 hours, 7 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	9168.3 km / 5696.9 miles (15 hours, 16 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	9491.5 km / 5897.8 miles (15 hours, 49 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	8863.4 km / 5507.5 miles (14 hours, 46 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	8707.8 km / 5410.8 miles (14 hours, 30 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	8690.5 km / 5400.0 miles (14 hours, 29 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	9422.7 km / 5855.0 miles (15 hours, 42 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	9425.5 km / 5856.8 miles (15 hours, 42 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	8489.0 km / 5274.8 miles (14 hours, 8 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	9432.1 km / 5860.8 miles (15 hours, 43 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	9250.6 km / 5748.1 miles (15 hours, 25 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	9285.6 km / 5769.8 miles (15 hours, 28 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	9374.2 km / 5824.9 miles (15 hours, 37 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	8835.4 km / 5490.1 miles (14 hours, 43 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	8812.3 km / 5475.7 miles (14 hours, 41 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	9653.5 km / 5998.4 miles (16 hours, 5 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	9537.7 km / 5926.5 miles (15 hours, 53 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	9565.0 km / 5943.4 miles (15 hours, 56 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	9621.0 km / 5978.2 miles (16 hours, 2 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Holy See	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	01:45 (16 October, 2026)	06:45 (16 October, 2026)	Holy See is 6.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	0	98,083,605	98,083,605 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	scattered clouds 22°C (Vatican City)	light rain 32°C (Hanoi)	10°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Vatican City	Hanoi (8717.0 km / 5417.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (9550.0 km / 5934.0 miles)	Average distance is 9173 km or 5700 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Holy See	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Oct. 20, 2026 which will start in 3 days, 17 hours (Vatican City local time)