Vietnam Visa Requirements for Kuwaiti citizens

Visa requirement for Kuwaiti citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Kuwaiti passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 7:27 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Kuwaiti passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 07:27 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Kuwaiti nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Kuwait who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Kuwaiti passport holders or foreign passports living in Kuwait 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 Kuwait, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Kuwaiti passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 14 KWD)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Kuwait 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 Kuwait, 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 Kuwait. 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:

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 KWD, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Kuwait 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 Kuwait)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	5875.5 km / 3650.9 miles (9 hours, 47 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	5980.6 km / 3716.1 miles (9 hours, 58 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	6629.2 km / 4119.2 miles (11 hours, 2 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	6390.7 km / 3971.0 miles (10 hours, 39 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	6333.4 km / 3935.4 miles (10 hours, 33 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	6269.1 km / 3895.5 miles (10 hours, 26 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	6221.5 km / 3865.9 miles (10 hours, 22 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	6443.2 km / 4003.6 miles (10 hours, 44 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	6335.8 km / 3936.9 miles (10 hours, 33 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	6023.0 km / 3742.5 miles (10 hours, 2 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	5932.8 km / 3686.5 miles (9 hours, 53 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	5932.6 km / 3686.4 miles (9 hours, 53 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	6251.5 km / 3884.5 miles (10 hours, 25 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	6151.1 km / 3822.1 miles (10 hours, 15 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	5647.3 km / 3509.1 miles (9 hours, 24 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	6202.3 km / 3854.0 miles (10 hours, 20 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	6383.1 km / 3966.2 miles (10 hours, 38 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	6071.4 km / 3772.6 miles (10 hours, 7 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	5782.1 km / 3592.8 miles (9 hours, 38 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	5799.1 km / 3603.4 miles (9 hours, 39 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	6295.7 km / 3912.0 miles (10 hours, 29 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	6288.2 km / 3907.3 miles (10 hours, 28 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	5596.8 km / 3477.7 miles (9 hours, 19 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	6333.9 km / 3935.7 miles (10 hours, 33 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	6303.1 km / 3916.6 miles (10 hours, 30 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	6334.7 km / 3936.2 miles (10 hours, 33 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	6214.7 km / 3861.6 miles (10 hours, 21 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	6008.2 km / 3733.3 miles (10 hours, 0 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	5975.4 km / 3712.9 miles (9 hours, 57 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	6619.3 km / 4113.0 miles (11 hours, 1 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	6543.2 km / 4065.8 miles (10 hours, 54 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	6459.1 km / 4013.5 miles (10 hours, 45 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	6513.0 km / 4047.0 miles (10 hours, 51 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Kuwait	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	05:57 (10 September, 2026)	09:57 (10 September, 2026)	Kuwait is 4.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	4,318,449	97,996,241	93,677,792 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	sky is clear 40°C (Kuwait)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	11°C higher than Vietnam
Distance	Kuwait	Hanoi (5875.0 km / 3651.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (6443.0 km / 4004.0 miles)	Average distance is 6186 km or 3844 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Kuwait Upcoming holiday is December Solstice which will occur in 3 months, 1 week.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Kuwait local time)