Vietnam Visa Requirements for Malaysian citizens

Visa requirement for Malaysian citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Not required	For business travelers holding Malaysian passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 12:27 p.m.
Tourist	Not required 30 days	For Malaysian passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 12:27 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Malaysian nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Malaysia who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

If Malaysian passport holders want to stay in Vietnam more than 30 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 Malaysia, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Malaysian passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 217 MYR)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Kuala Lumpur 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 Malaysia, 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 Malaysia. 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 MYR, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Malaysia 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 Malaysia)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	2059.5 km / 1279.7 miles (3 hours, 25 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	2040.9 km / 1268.2 miles (3 hours, 24 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	1288.9 km / 800.9 miles (2 hours, 8 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	890.9 km / 553.6 miles (1 hours, 29 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	1604.4 km / 996.9 miles (2 hours, 40 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	1614.5 km / 1003.2 miles (2 hours, 41 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	821.9 km / 510.7 miles (1 hours, 22 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	1015.1 km / 630.7 miles (1 hours, 41 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	1438.7 km / 894.0 miles (2 hours, 23 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	1677.2 km / 1042.2 miles (2 hours, 47 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	1737.6 km / 1079.7 miles (2 hours, 53 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	2164.1 km / 1344.7 miles (3 hours, 36 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	866.1 km / 538.2 miles (1 hours, 26 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	1592.7 km / 989.6 miles (2 hours, 39 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	2167.9 km / 1347.1 miles (3 hours, 36 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	1575.4 km / 978.9 miles (2 hours, 37 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	1012.1 km / 628.9 miles (1 hours, 41 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	2155.8 km / 1339.5 miles (3 hours, 35 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	1834.8 km / 1140.1 miles (3 hours, 3 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	1934.5 km / 1202.1 miles (3 hours, 13 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	946.7 km / 588.2 miles (1 hours, 34 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	904.3 km / 561.9 miles (1 hours, 30 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	2015.7 km / 1252.5 miles (3 hours, 21 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	1060.1 km / 658.7 miles (1 hours, 46 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	1622.5 km / 1008.2 miles (2 hours, 42 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	1607.1 km / 998.6 miles (2 hours, 40 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	826.4 km / 513.5 miles (1 hours, 22 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	2065.4 km / 1283.4 miles (3 hours, 26 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	2044.5 km / 1270.4 miles (3 hours, 24 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	1305.3 km / 811.1 miles (2 hours, 10 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	1445.2 km / 898.0 miles (2 hours, 24 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	1018.6 km / 632.9 miles (1 hours, 41 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	1010.5 km / 627.9 miles (1 hours, 41 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Malaysia	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	10:57 (10 September, 2026)	09:57 (10 September, 2026)	Malaysia is 1.0 hour ahead Vietnam.
Population	32,678,397	97,996,241	65,317,844 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	moderate rain 30°C (Kuala Lumpur)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	1°C higher than Vietnam
Distance	Kuala Lumpur	Hanoi (2060.0 km / 1280.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (1015.0 km / 631.0 miles)	Average distance is 1496 km or 930 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Malaysia Upcoming holiday is September Equinox which will occur in 1 week, 5 days.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Kuala Lumpur local time)