Vietnam Visa Requirements for Thai citizens

Visa requirement for Thai citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Thai passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 11:28 a.m.
Tourist	Not required 30 days	For Thai passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 11:28 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Thai nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Thailand who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

If Thai passport holders want to stay in Vietnam more than 30 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 Thailand, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Thai passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 1628 THB)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Bangkok 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 Thailand, 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 Thailand. 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 THB, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Thailand 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 Thailand)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	994.4 km / 617.9 miles (1 hours, 39 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	1015.8 km / 631.2 miles (1 hours, 41 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	937.4 km / 582.5 miles (1 hours, 33 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	673.3 km / 418.4 miles (1 hours, 7 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	843.9 km / 524.4 miles (1 hours, 24 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	805.5 km / 500.5 miles (1 hours, 20 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	528.4 km / 328.3 miles (0h hours, 52 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	717.7 km / 446.0 miles (1 hours, 11 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	743.8 km / 462.2 miles (1 hours, 14 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	697.0 km / 433.1 miles (1 hours, 9 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	704.0 km / 437.4 miles (1 hours, 10 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	1116.9 km / 694.0 miles (1 hours, 51 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	542.9 km / 337.3 miles (0h hours, 54 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	707.4 km / 439.5 miles (1 hours, 10 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	1037.7 km / 644.8 miles (1 hours, 43 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	730.0 km / 453.6 miles (1 hours, 12 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	657.6 km / 408.6 miles (1 hours, 5 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	1160.5 km / 721.1 miles (1 hours, 56 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	734.8 km / 456.6 miles (1 hours, 13 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	842.4 km / 523.4 miles (1 hours, 24 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	572.5 km / 355.7 miles (0h hours, 57 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	570.4 km / 354.4 miles (0h hours, 57 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	868.9 km / 539.9 miles (1 hours, 26 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	611.2 km / 379.8 miles (1 hours, 1 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	834.9 km / 518.8 miles (1 hours, 23 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	846.7 km / 526.1 miles (1 hours, 24 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	520.9 km / 323.7 miles (0h hours, 52 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	1050.2 km / 652.6 miles (1 hours, 45 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	1017.2 km / 632.1 miles (1 hours, 41 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	932.8 km / 579.6 miles (1 hours, 33 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	917.7 km / 570.3 miles (1 hours, 31 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	733.6 km / 455.8 miles (1 hours, 13 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	787.4 km / 489.3 miles (1 hours, 18 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Thailand	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	09:58 (10 September, 2026)	09:58 (10 September, 2026)	There is no time difference between Thailand and Vietnam.
Population	69,929,538	97,996,241	28,066,703 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	moderate rain 31°C (Bangkok)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	2°C higher than Vietnam
Distance	Bangkok	Hanoi (994.0 km / 618.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (718.0 km / 446.0 miles)	Average distance is 802 km or 498 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Thailand Upcoming holiday is Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol which will occur in 1 month.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Bangkok local time)