Vietnam Visa Requirements for Dutch citizens

Visa requirement for Dutch citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Dutch passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 3, 2026, 4:30 a.m.
Tourist	Not required 45 days	For Dutch passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 04:30 - Thursday - 03 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Dutch nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Netherlands who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

If Dutch passport holders want to stay in Vietnam more than 45 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 Netherlands, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Dutch passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 43 EUR)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Amsterdam 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 Netherlands, 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 Netherlands. 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 EUR, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Netherlands 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 Netherlands)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	8861.5 km / 5506.3 miles (14 hours, 46 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	8954.6 km / 5564.1 miles (14 hours, 55 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	9898.8 km / 6150.8 miles (16 hours, 29 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	9843.2 km / 6116.3 miles (16 hours, 24 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	9471.2 km / 5885.2 miles (15 hours, 47 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	9409.4 km / 5846.7 miles (15 hours, 40 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	9723.0 km / 6041.6 miles (16 hours, 12 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	9839.5 km / 6114.0 miles (16 hours, 23 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	9551.5 km / 5935.1 miles (15 hours, 55 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	9171.8 km / 5699.1 miles (15 hours, 17 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	9070.3 km / 5636.0 miles (15 hours, 7 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	8851.8 km / 5500.3 miles (14 hours, 45 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	9730.0 km / 6045.9 miles (16 hours, 12 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	9318.4 km / 5790.2 miles (15 hours, 31 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	8632.1 km / 5363.7 miles (14 hours, 23 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	9370.2 km / 5822.4 miles (15 hours, 37 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	9784.9 km / 6080.1 miles (16 hours, 18 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	8969.3 km / 5573.3 miles (14 hours, 56 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	8906.3 km / 5534.1 miles (14 hours, 50 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	8867.7 km / 5510.1 miles (14 hours, 46 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	9734.3 km / 6048.6 miles (16 hours, 13 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	9745.7 km / 6055.7 miles (16 hours, 14 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	8677.7 km / 5392.1 miles (14 hours, 27 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	9719.7 km / 6039.6 miles (16 hours, 11 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	9435.6 km / 5863.0 miles (15 hours, 43 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	9471.1 km / 5885.1 miles (15 hours, 47 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	9715.5 km / 6036.9 miles (16 hours, 11 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	8964.3 km / 5570.2 miles (14 hours, 56 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	8948.5 km / 5560.4 miles (14 hours, 54 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	9881.2 km / 6139.9 miles (16 hours, 28 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	9741.6 km / 6053.2 miles (16 hours, 14 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	9853.0 km / 6122.4 miles (16 hours, 25 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	9908.3 km / 6156.7 miles (16 hours, 30 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Netherlands	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	06:39 (29 August, 2026)	11:39 (29 August, 2026)	Netherlands is 6.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	17,161,621	97,967,119	80,805,498 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	moderate rain 23°C (Amsterdam)	moderate rain 32°C (Hanoi)	9°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Amsterdam	Hanoi (8861.0 km / 5506.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (9840.0 km / 6114.0 miles)	Average distance is 9395 km or 5838 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Netherlands Upcoming holiday is St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas which will occur in 3 months.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 2, 2026 which will start in 3 days, 12 hours (Amsterdam local time)