Vietnam Visa Requirements for Moldovan citizens

Visa requirement for Moldovan citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Moldovan passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 3, 2026, 5:30 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Moldovan passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 05:30 - Thursday - 03 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Moldovan nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Moldova who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Moldovan passport holders or foreign passports living in Moldova 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 Moldova, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Moldovan passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 835 MDL)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Chisinau 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 Moldova, 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 Moldova. 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 MDL, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Moldova 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 Moldova)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	7327.0 km / 4552.8 miles (12 hours, 12 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	7426.8 km / 4614.8 miles (12 hours, 22 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	8305.1 km / 5160.6 miles (13 hours, 50 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	8193.9 km / 5091.5 miles (13 hours, 39 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	7907.6 km / 4913.5 miles (13 hours, 10 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	7843.3 km / 4873.6 miles (13 hours, 4 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	8057.6 km / 5006.8 miles (13 hours, 25 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	8206.5 km / 5099.3 miles (13 hours, 40 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	7966.1 km / 4949.9 miles (13 hours, 16 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	7596.8 km / 4720.4 miles (12 hours, 39 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	7495.9 km / 4657.7 miles (12 hours, 29 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	7337.8 km / 4559.5 miles (12 hours, 13 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	8071.1 km / 5015.2 miles (13 hours, 27 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	7741.7 km / 4810.5 miles (12 hours, 54 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	7090.7 km / 4405.9 miles (11 hours, 49 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	7794.6 km / 4843.4 miles (12 hours, 59 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	8149.2 km / 5063.7 miles (13 hours, 34 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	7465.9 km / 4639.1 miles (12 hours, 26 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	7331.3 km / 4555.5 miles (12 hours, 13 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	7308.2 km / 4541.1 miles (12 hours, 10 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	8086.9 km / 5025.0 miles (13 hours, 28 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	8093.1 km / 5028.8 miles (13 hours, 29 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	7108.9 km / 4417.3 miles (11 hours, 50 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	8087.3 km / 5025.2 miles (13 hours, 28 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	7872.6 km / 4891.8 miles (13 hours, 7 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	7907.9 km / 4913.7 miles (13 hours, 10 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	8050.1 km / 5002.1 miles (13 hours, 25 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	7442.4 km / 4624.5 miles (12 hours, 24 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	7420.8 km / 4611.1 miles (12 hours, 22 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	8289.5 km / 5150.9 miles (13 hours, 48 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	8166.2 km / 5074.2 miles (13 hours, 36 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	8221.0 km / 5108.3 miles (13 hours, 42 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	8277.0 km / 5143.1 miles (13 hours, 47 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Moldova	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	14:54 (28 August, 2026)	18:54 (28 August, 2026)	Moldova is 5.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	4,027,404	97,964,692	93,937,288 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	broken clouds 21°C (Chisinau)	light rain 27°C (Hanoi)	6°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Chisinau	Hanoi (7327.0 km / 4553.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (8207.0 km / 5099.0 miles)	Average distance is 7807 km or 4851 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Moldova Upcoming holiday is September Equinox which will occur in 3 weeks, 4 days.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 2, 2026 which will start in 4 days, 5 hours (Chisinau local time)