Vietnam Visa Requirements for Taiwanese citizens

Visa requirement for Taiwanese citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Taiwanese passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 12:27 p.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Taiwanese passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 12:27 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Taiwanese nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Taiwan who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Taiwanese passport holders or foreign passports living in Taiwan 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 Taiwan, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Taiwanese passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 0 TWD)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Taipei 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 Taiwan, 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 Taiwan. 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 TWD, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Taiwan 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 Taiwan)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	1580.8 km / 982.3 miles (2 hours, 38 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	1498.7 km / 931.3 miles (2 hours, 29 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	1796.1 km / 1116.1 miles (2 hours, 59 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	2215.3 km / 1376.5 miles (3 hours, 41 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	1579.9 km / 981.7 miles (2 hours, 37 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	1604.0 km / 996.7 miles (2 hours, 40 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	2345.1 km / 1457.2 miles (3 hours, 54 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	2084.1 km / 1295.0 miles (3 hours, 28 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	1724.1 km / 1071.3 miles (2 hours, 52 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	1715.0 km / 1065.6 miles (2 hours, 51 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	1741.4 km / 1082.1 miles (2 hours, 54 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	1472.0 km / 914.6 miles (2 hours, 27 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	2288.5 km / 1422.0 miles (3 hours, 48 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	1692.0 km / 1051.4 miles (2 hours, 49 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	1742.2 km / 1082.5 miles (2 hours, 54 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	1674.7 km / 1040.6 miles (2 hours, 47 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	2101.7 km / 1305.9 miles (3 hours, 30 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	1354.4 km / 841.6 miles (2 hours, 15 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	1805.5 km / 1121.9 miles (3 hours, 0 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	1725.3 km / 1072.1 miles (2 hours, 52 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	2193.3 km / 1362.9 miles (3 hours, 39 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	2236.5 km / 1389.7 miles (3 hours, 43 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	1872.7 km / 1163.7 miles (3 hours, 7 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	2072.2 km / 1287.6 miles (3 hours, 27 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	1579.3 km / 981.4 miles (2 hours, 37 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	1576.9 km / 979.8 miles (2 hours, 37 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	2344.2 km / 1456.6 miles (3 hours, 54 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	1460.4 km / 907.5 miles (2 hours, 26 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	1501.0 km / 932.7 miles (2 hours, 30 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	1780.2 km / 1106.2 miles (2 hours, 58 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	1653.5 km / 1027.4 miles (2 hours, 45 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	2077.7 km / 1291.0 miles (3 hours, 27 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	2077.9 km / 1291.1 miles (3 hours, 27 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Taiwan	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	10:57 (10 September, 2026)	09:57 (10 September, 2026)	Taiwan is 1.0 hour ahead Vietnam.
Population	0	97,996,241	97,996,241 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 14°C (Taipei)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	15°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Taipei	Hanoi (1581.0 km / 982.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (2084.0 km / 1295.0 miles)	Average distance is 1823 km or 1133 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Taiwan	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Taipei local time)