Vietnam Visa Requirements for Scottish citizens

Visa requirement for Scottish citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Scottish passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 5:27 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Scottish passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 05:27 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Scottish nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Scotland who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Scottish passport holders or foreign passports living in Scotland 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 Scotland, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Scottish passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 37 GBP)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Edinburgh 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 Scotland, 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 Scotland. 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 GBP, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Scotland 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 Scotland)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	6075.4 km / 3775.1 miles (10 hours, 7 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	6149.8 km / 3821.3 miles (10 hours, 14 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	6129.7 km / 3808.8 miles (10 hours, 12 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	5709.4 km / 3547.6 miles (9 hours, 30 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	6135.5 km / 3812.4 miles (10 hours, 13 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	6094.4 km / 3786.9 miles (10 hours, 9 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	5528.6 km / 3435.3 miles (9 hours, 12 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	5828.4 km / 3621.6 miles (9 hours, 42 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	6028.8 km / 3746.1 miles (10 hours, 2 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	5940.4 km / 3691.2 miles (9 hours, 54 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	5904.9 km / 3669.2 miles (9 hours, 50 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	6192.9 km / 3848.1 miles (10 hours, 19 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	5583.9 km / 3469.7 miles (9 hours, 18 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	5988.4 km / 3721.0 miles (9 hours, 58 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	5951.9 km / 3698.3 miles (9 hours, 55 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	6017.3 km / 3739.0 miles (10 hours, 1 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	5783.5 km / 3593.7 miles (9 hours, 38 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	6298.1 km / 3913.4 miles (10 hours, 29 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	5839.4 km / 3628.5 miles (9 hours, 43 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	5924.1 km / 3681.1 miles (9 hours, 52 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	5673.6 km / 3525.4 miles (9 hours, 27 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	5639.5 km / 3504.2 miles (9 hours, 23 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	5797.6 km / 3602.5 miles (9 hours, 39 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	5778.3 km / 3590.5 miles (9 hours, 37 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	6125.1 km / 3805.9 miles (10 hours, 12 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	6138.2 km / 3814.1 miles (10 hours, 13 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	5525.7 km / 3433.5 miles (9 hours, 12 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	6188.4 km / 3845.3 miles (10 hours, 18 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	6148.0 km / 3820.2 miles (10 hours, 14 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	6134.4 km / 3811.8 miles (10 hours, 13 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	6177.6 km / 3838.6 miles (10 hours, 17 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	5841.8 km / 3629.9 miles (9 hours, 44 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	5872.8 km / 3649.2 miles (9 hours, 47 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Scotland	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	03:57 (10 September, 2026)	09:57 (10 September, 2026)	Scotland is 7.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	5,593,102	97,996,241	92,403,139 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 28°C (Edinburgh)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	1°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Edinburgh	Hanoi (6075.0 km / 3775.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (5828.0 km / 3622.0 miles)	Average distance is 5944 km or 3693 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Scotland Upcoming holiday is Yom Kippur which will occur in 1 week, 3 days.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Edinburgh local time)