Vietnam Visa Requirements for Saudi Arabians citizens

Visa requirement for Saudi Arabians citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Saudi Arabians passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 9, 2026, 5:30 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Saudi Arabians passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 05:30 - Wednesday - 09 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Saudi Arabians nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Saudi Arabia who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Saudi Arabians passport holders or foreign passports living in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Saudi Arabians passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 176 SAR)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Riyadh 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 Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia. 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 SAR, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	6015.1 km / 3737.6 miles (10 hours, 1 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	6119.1 km / 3802.2 miles (10 hours, 11 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	6690.9 km / 4157.6 miles (11 hours, 9 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	6418.7 km / 3988.4 miles (10 hours, 41 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	6429.9 km / 3995.3 miles (10 hours, 42 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	6367.0 km / 3956.3 miles (10 hours, 36 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	6242.4 km / 3878.9 miles (10 hours, 24 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	6482.6 km / 4028.1 miles (10 hours, 48 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	6416.6 km / 3987.1 miles (10 hours, 41 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	6126.4 km / 3806.8 miles (10 hours, 12 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	6041.2 km / 3753.8 miles (10 hours, 4 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	6082.8 km / 3779.7 miles (10 hours, 8 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	6277.1 km / 3900.4 miles (10 hours, 27 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	6247.0 km / 3881.7 miles (10 hours, 24 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	5794.5 km / 3600.5 miles (9 hours, 39 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	6296.6 km / 3912.5 miles (10 hours, 29 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	6422.8 km / 3990.9 miles (10 hours, 42 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	6221.0 km / 3865.6 miles (10 hours, 22 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	5897.8 km / 3664.7 miles (9 hours, 49 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	5925.2 km / 3681.8 miles (9 hours, 52 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	6329.4 km / 3932.9 miles (10 hours, 32 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	6317.8 km / 3925.7 miles (10 hours, 31 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	5727.1 km / 3558.6 miles (9 hours, 32 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	6378.5 km / 3963.4 miles (10 hours, 37 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	6401.5 km / 3977.7 miles (10 hours, 40 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	6431.4 km / 3996.3 miles (10 hours, 43 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	6236.0 km / 3874.9 miles (10 hours, 23 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	6149.2 km / 3820.9 miles (10 hours, 14 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	6114.2 km / 3799.2 miles (10 hours, 11 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	6682.8 km / 4152.5 miles (11 hours, 8 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	6621.8 km / 4114.6 miles (11 hours, 2 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	6498.5 km / 4038.0 miles (10 hours, 49 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	6550.8 km / 4070.5 miles (10 hours, 55 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Saudi Arabia	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	15:01 (08 September, 2026)	19:01 (08 September, 2026)	Saudi Arabia is 4.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	35,221,822	97,991,387	62,769,565 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	sky is clear 41°C (Riyadh)	sky is clear 33°C (Hanoi)	8°C higher than Vietnam
Distance	Riyadh	Hanoi (6015.0 km / 3738.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (6483.0 km / 4028.0 miles)	Average distance is 6271 km or 3897 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Saudi Arabia Upcoming holiday is Saudi National Day which will occur in 2 weeks.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 2 weeks (Riyadh local time)