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Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

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e-Visa required. Canadian passport holders apply online for a Vietnam e-visa before travel.

Canada is not among the 24 countries Vietnam exempts from a visa. Apply on the Immigration Department's e-visa portal: valid for a maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, through designated border gates only.

Source: Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security. Checked Oct 2, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: Up to 90 days; Single or multiple entry.
e-Visa fee: US$25 single, US$50 multiple; Paid on the portal; not refunded if the visa is refused.
Passport validity: 6 months; Valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Vietnam.
Entry points: Designated gates only; 83 air, land and sea gates are listed under Resolution 389/NQ-CP (December 2025).
Apply: Online only; Use the official portal, not agencies.

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