Vietnam Visa Requirements for Turkmen citizens

Visa requirement for Turkmen citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Turkmen passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 9:28 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Turkmen passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 09:28 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Turkmen nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Turkmenistan who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Turkmen passport holders or foreign passports living in Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Turkmen passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 164 TMT)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Ashgabat 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 Turkmenistan, 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 Turkmenistan. 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 TMT, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	4889.5 km / 3038.2 miles (8 hours, 8 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	4993.5 km / 3102.8 miles (8 hours, 19 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	5789.5 km / 3597.4 miles (9 hours, 38 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	5636.7 km / 3502.5 miles (9 hours, 23 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	5425.8 km / 3371.4 miles (9 hours, 2 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	5360.6 km / 3330.9 miles (8 hours, 56 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	5490.7 km / 3411.8 miles (9 hours, 9 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	5660.8 km / 3517.5 miles (9 hours, 26 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	5462.9 km / 3394.5 miles (9 hours, 6 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	5110.4 km / 3175.4 miles (8 hours, 31 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	5012.3 km / 3114.5 miles (8 hours, 21 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	4922.7 km / 3058.8 miles (8 hours, 12 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	5508.5 km / 3422.8 miles (9 hours, 10 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	5250.7 km / 3262.7 miles (8 hours, 45 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	4652.5 km / 2890.9 miles (7 hours, 45 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	5303.8 km / 3295.6 miles (8 hours, 50 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	5602.1 km / 3481.0 miles (9 hours, 20 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	5058.4 km / 3143.2 miles (8 hours, 25 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	4850.7 km / 3014.1 miles (8 hours, 5 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	4844.3 km / 3010.1 miles (8 hours, 4 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	5532.0 km / 3437.4 miles (9 hours, 13 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	5534.5 km / 3439.0 miles (9 hours, 13 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	4640.1 km / 2883.2 miles (7 hours, 44 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	5543.4 km / 3444.5 miles (9 hours, 14 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	5392.2 km / 3350.6 miles (8 hours, 59 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	5426.5 km / 3371.9 miles (9 hours, 2 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	5483.3 km / 3407.2 miles (9 hours, 8 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	5015.2 km / 3116.3 miles (8 hours, 21 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	4987.8 km / 3099.3 miles (8 hours, 18 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	5775.7 km / 3588.9 miles (9 hours, 37 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	5668.6 km / 3522.3 miles (9 hours, 26 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	5675.9 km / 3526.8 miles (9 hours, 27 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	5731.9 km / 3561.6 miles (9 hours, 33 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Turkmenistan	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	07:58 (10 September, 2026)	09:58 (10 September, 2026)	Turkmenistan is 2.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	6,098,369	97,996,241	91,897,872 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 25°C (Ashgabat)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	4°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Ashgabat	Hanoi (4889.0 km / 3038.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (5661.0 km / 3517.0 miles)	Average distance is 5310 km or 3299 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Turkmenistan Upcoming holiday is September Equinox which will occur in 1 week, 5 days.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Ashgabat local time)