Vietnam visa for Canadian citizens

Passport

Canada

Destination

Vietnam

Canada passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement: e-Visa
Maximum stay: Set by the visa
Apply before travel: Yes
Last updated: February 2026

What Canada passport holders need to do

Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

Canada is one of 171 passports in the “e-visa” group for Vietnam. See the full Vietnam visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Asia for Canada passport holders

Vietnam is one of 18 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Canada passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 38 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Brunei	Visa-free	90 days
Georgia	Visa-free	360 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	90 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	60 days
Macau	Visa-free	30 days
Malaysia	Visa-free	90 days
Mongolia	Visa-free	30 days
Palestine	Visa-free	–
Philippines	Visa-free	30 days

All visa-free countries for the Canada passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Canada passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Canadian citizens apply for Vietnam visa online?

Yes. Canada passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to Vietnam, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for Canada?

Vietnam passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Canada.

Vietnam visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Vietnam before you book.