Vietnam Visa Requirements for Korean citizens

Visa requirement for Korean citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Korean passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 3, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Tourist	Not required 45 days	For Korean passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 11:30 - Thursday - 03 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Korean nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from South Korea who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

If Korean 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 South Korea, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Korean passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 59787 KRW)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Seoul 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 South Korea, 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 South Korea. 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 KRW, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from South Korea 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 South Korea)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	2728.5 km / 1695.4 miles (4 hours, 32 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	2696.0 km / 1675.2 miles (4 hours, 29 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	3346.3 km / 2079.3 miles (5 hours, 34 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	3724.0 km / 2314.0 miles (6 hours, 12 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	3018.4 km / 1875.5 miles (5 hours, 1 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	3018.1 km / 1875.3 miles (5 hours, 1 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	3816.7 km / 2371.6 miles (6 hours, 21 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	3600.2 km / 2237.1 miles (6 hours, 0 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	3182.1 km / 1977.2 miles (5 hours, 18 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	3027.6 km / 1881.3 miles (5 hours, 2 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	3007.8 km / 1868.9 miles (5 hours, 0 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	2602.8 km / 1617.3 miles (4 hours, 20 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	3765.0 km / 2339.4 miles (6 hours, 16 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	3066.8 km / 1905.7 miles (5 hours, 6 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	2763.7 km / 1717.3 miles (4 hours, 36 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	3070.5 km / 1907.9 miles (5 hours, 7 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	3603.1 km / 2238.9 miles (6 hours, 0 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	2550.9 km / 1585.1 miles (4 hours, 15 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	2992.9 km / 1859.7 miles (4 hours, 59 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	2887.6 km / 1794.3 miles (4 hours, 48 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	3676.4 km / 2284.4 miles (6 hours, 7 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	3719.9 km / 2311.4 miles (6 hours, 11 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	2939.9 km / 1826.7 miles (4 hours, 53 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	3558.6 km / 2211.2 miles (5 hours, 55 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	3004.6 km / 1867.0 miles (5 hours, 0 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	3015.5 km / 1873.8 miles (5 hours, 1 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	3814.0 km / 2369.9 miles (6 hours, 21 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	2661.2 km / 1653.6 miles (4 hours, 26 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	2694.9 km / 1674.5 miles (4 hours, 29 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	3327.4 km / 2067.5 miles (5 hours, 32 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	3174.1 km / 1972.3 miles (5 hours, 17 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	3597.4 km / 2235.3 miles (5 hours, 59 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	3610.5 km / 2243.5 miles (6 hours, 1 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	South Korea	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	13:40 (29 August, 2026)	11:40 (29 August, 2026)	South Korea is 2.0 hours ahead Vietnam.
Population	51,301,927	97,967,119	46,665,192 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 29°C (Seoul)	moderate rain 32°C (Hanoi)	3°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Seoul	Hanoi (2729.0 km / 1695.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (3600.0 km / 2237.0 miles)	Average distance is 3190 km or 1982 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in South Korea Upcoming holiday is Chuseok Holiday which will occur in 3 weeks, 4 days.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 2, 2026 which will start in 3 days, 12 hours (Seoul local time)