Vietnam Visa Requirements for Jamaican citizens

Visa requirement for Jamaican citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Jamaican passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 12:28 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Jamaican passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 00:28 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Jamaican nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Jamaica who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Jamaican passport holders or foreign passports living in Jamaica 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 Jamaica, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Jamaican passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 7263 JMD)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Kingston 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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica. 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 JMD, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Jamaica 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 Jamaica)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	12733.6 km / 7912.3 miles (21 hours, 13 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	12774.1 km / 7937.5 miles (21 hours, 17 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	13734.8 km / 8534.4 miles (22 hours, 53 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	13971.9 km / 8681.7 miles (23 hours, 17 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	13293.8 km / 8260.4 miles (22 hours, 9 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	13260.1 km / 8239.5 miles (22 hours, 6 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	13966.6 km / 8678.4 miles (23 hours, 16 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	13885.7 km / 8628.2 miles (23 hours, 8 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	13448.9 km / 8356.8 miles (22 hours, 24 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	13127.1 km / 8156.8 miles (21 hours, 52 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	13050.2 km / 8109.0 miles (21 hours, 45 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	12646.0 km / 7857.9 miles (21 hours, 4 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	13936.9 km / 8660.0 miles (23 hours, 13 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	13241.1 km / 8227.7 miles (22 hours, 4 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	12594.1 km / 7825.6 miles (20 hours, 59 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	13273.5 km / 8247.7 miles (22 hours, 7 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	13859.3 km / 8611.8 miles (23 hours, 5 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	12688.1 km / 7884.0 miles (21 hours, 8 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	12931.7 km / 8035.4 miles (21 hours, 33 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	12839.1 km / 7977.8 miles (21 hours, 23 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	13881.1 km / 8625.3 miles (23 hours, 8 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	13916.2 km / 8647.1 miles (23 hours, 11 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	12736.7 km / 7914.2 miles (21 hours, 13 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	13794.5 km / 8571.5 miles (22 hours, 59 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	13265.2 km / 8242.6 miles (22 hours, 6 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	13291.8 km / 8259.2 miles (22 hours, 9 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	13960.5 km / 8674.6 miles (23 hours, 16 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	12757.6 km / 7927.2 miles (21 hours, 15 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	12769.5 km / 7934.6 miles (21 hours, 16 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	13713.2 km / 8521.0 miles (22 hours, 51 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	13538.6 km / 8412.5 miles (22 hours, 33 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	13890.6 km / 8631.2 miles (23 hours, 9 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	13927.3 km / 8654.0 miles (23 hours, 12 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Jamaica	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	22:58 (09 September, 2026)	09:58 (10 September, 2026)	Jamaica is 12.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	2,970,840	97,996,241	95,025,401 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	moderate rain 22°C (Kingston)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	7°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Kingston	Hanoi (12734.0 km / 7912.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (13886.0 km / 8628.0 miles)	Average distance is 13355 km or 8298 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Jamaica Upcoming holiday is National Heroes' Day which will occur in 1 month, 1 week.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Kingston local time)