Vietnam Visa Requirements for Maldivesese citizens

Visa requirement for Maldivesese citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Maldivesese passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 9:27 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Maldivesese passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 09:27 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Maldivesese nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Maldives who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Maldivesese passport holders or foreign passports living in Maldives 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 Maldives, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Maldivesese passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 722 MVR)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Male 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 Maldives, 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 Maldives. 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 MVR, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Maldives 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 Maldives)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	3967.7 km / 2465.4 miles (6 hours, 36 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	4038.0 km / 2509.1 miles (6 hours, 43 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	4021.9 km / 2499.1 miles (6 hours, 42 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	3611.0 km / 2243.8 miles (6 hours, 1 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	4012.3 km / 2493.1 miles (6 hours, 41 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	3970.9 km / 2467.4 miles (6 hours, 37 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	3426.8 km / 2129.3 miles (5 hours, 42 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	3725.5 km / 2314.9 miles (6 hours, 12 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	3907.6 km / 2428.1 miles (6 hours, 30 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	3818.5 km / 2372.7 miles (6 hours, 21 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	3785.3 km / 2352.1 miles (6 hours, 18 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	4087.8 km / 2540.0 miles (6 hours, 48 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	3480.8 km / 2162.9 miles (5 hours, 48 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	3864.9 km / 2401.6 miles (6 hours, 26 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	3858.7 km / 2397.7 miles (6 hours, 25 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	3893.8 km / 2419.5 miles (6 hours, 29 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	3678.0 km / 2285.4 miles (6 hours, 7 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	4187.6 km / 2602.1 miles (6 hours, 58 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	3725.7 km / 2315.1 miles (6 hours, 12 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	3813.7 km / 2369.7 miles (6 hours, 21 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	3567.9 km / 2217.0 miles (5 hours, 56 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	3535.7 km / 2197.0 miles (5 hours, 53 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	3697.8 km / 2297.7 miles (6 hours, 9 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	3668.6 km / 2279.6 miles (6 hours, 6 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	4001.6 km / 2486.5 miles (6 hours, 40 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	4015.0 km / 2494.8 miles (6 hours, 41 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	3423.5 km / 2127.2 miles (5 hours, 42 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	4076.6 km / 2533.1 miles (6 hours, 47 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	4036.5 km / 2508.1 miles (6 hours, 43 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	4025.4 km / 2501.3 miles (6 hours, 42 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	4060.7 km / 2523.2 miles (6 hours, 46 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	3739.5 km / 2323.6 miles (6 hours, 13 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	3773.8 km / 2344.9 miles (6 hours, 17 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Maldives	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	07:57 (10 September, 2026)	09:57 (10 September, 2026)	Maldives is 2.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	547,808	97,996,241	97,448,433 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	moderate rain 28°C (Male)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	1°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Male	Hanoi (3968.0 km / 2465.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (3726.0 km / 2315.0 miles)	Average distance is 3833 km or 2382 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Maldives Upcoming holiday is Victory Day which will occur in 1 month, 3 weeks.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Male local time)