A visa is required for Ukrainian passport holders travelling to Vietnam. The most straightforward route is the e-visa, priced at 25 USD for a single entry or 50 USD for multiple entries, and it permits stays of up to 90 days. You apply through evisa.gov.vn, where most applications are handled in roughly three working days.
This guide is independent and not run by any government. We neither collect payments nor submit anything on your behalf. The details here are drawn from official Vietnamese sources, the UK FCDO and the WHO, so check them again before you set off.
Do Ukrainian Citizens Need a Vietnam Visa?
Yes. Ukraine does not appear on Vietnam’s visa exemption list. Under Government Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP, e-visas were opened to nationals of every country from 15 August 2023, as the Government of Viet Nam e-newspaper reported.
Anything longer requires a different visa category, arranged outside the e-visa portal.
Vietnam E-Visa Requirements and Fees
Payment happens online, and the money is not returned even if your visa is turned down, since it counts as a processing charge under Resolution No. 30/2016/QH14.
| What you choose | Fee | Entries | Maximum stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam e-visa, single-entry | 25 USD | One | Up to 90 days |
| Viet Nam e-visa, multiple-entry | 50 USD | Several | Up to 90 days |
Space in your passport matters. As the portal’s FAQ explains, the e-visa’s validity has to finish at least 30 days before your passport expires. The UK FCDO, for its part, advises a minimum of 2 blank pages and a passport that is undamaged.
Two files have to be uploaded. The first is a portrait photograph: taken recently, 4 × 6 cm, JPG or JPEG under 2 MB, with a straight face, no hat or glasses, formal clothing and a white background. The second is a legible image of your passport’s data page with no corners cropped off. Type your name in capital letters exactly as it reads on the ICAO line, giving surname, middle name and given name.
How to Apply for Your Vietnam E-Visa
Open the e-visa portal
Go to evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn and begin a fresh application.
Fill in your information
Enter details exactly as they appear in your passport, then attach the photo and data page.
Provide travel history
Give details of any journeys you made during the past year, together with entry and departure dates.
Declare immigration history
Be honest about any earlier immigration violations. Concealing them can get your e-visa refused.
Complete payment
Pay through the VietCombank payment portal. It can take up to 2 hours for the payment status to refresh.
Wait for the outcome
Results normally come within 3 working days of payment.
Should the Police Department decide to verify your application, the wait may run from 3 to 15 working days. Weekends and public holidays are not counted, and all processing follows UTC+07:00. You are able to apply up to one year before arrival.
Sending the same application a second time does not get the first fee back, and if both are approved, each one is treated as valid. Where information is incomplete, you will either be asked for further details or refused, and the clock starts again once you supply correct data.
An e-visa is accepted only at designated international border gates: the e-visa portal’s FAQ currently names 15 air, 27 land and 39 sea gates. Leaving through a different gate from the one you entered by is permitted. Before you fly, the Immigration Department recommends the pre-arrival form at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn.
Entering Vietnam: Border Rules and Common Mistakes
- Present your e-visa at the border and check the temporary residence certificate stamped in your passport.
- Enter and exit on the same passport. Vietnamese authorities require visitors to arrive and depart with the same document.
- Fill in the digital arrival card if you land at Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN). The government has encouraged it since 15 April 2026, though it is not yet mandatory.
- Avoid overstaying. Remaining past your visa or working illegally can bring a fine, deportation and a future ban.
- Declare your cash. Sums above 15 million Vietnamese dong or 5,000 USD have to be declared at customs.
- Keep prescription medicine in hand luggage alongside a copy of the prescription. Declare it when the total import value exceeds 100 USD.
The WHO’s country list for international travel vaccinations (2022 edition) records no yellow fever vaccination requirement for entry. None of the sources we checked demands an onward ticket, proof of funds or travel insurance, though an airline may still ask at check-in about your plans to return.
Common Mistakes That Cost Time and Money
- Spelling your name differently from the passport. Any mismatch on the ICAO line can prompt a request for information and reset your waiting time.
- Sending a photo that fails the specification. Glasses, a hat, a coloured background or a file bigger than 2 MB can all trigger delays.
- Submitting the same application twice. Wait for the outcome, or look in your spam folder, before you send it again.
- Booking a flight to a gate that isn’t on the approved list. Compare your arrival airport against the list before you pay.
- Omitting earlier trips or a history of violations. Blank answers there count as dishonest information and can end in a refusal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Ukraine is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so a visa must be in hand before you arrive. The e-visa is available to every nationality and allows stays of up to 90 days.
What is the price of a Vietnam visa for Ukrainian citizens?
You pay online: 25 USD for a single entry, 50 USD for multiple entries. Even when an application is refused, that payment is not returned.
What is the processing duration for the Vietnam e-visa?
Usually around 3 working days from payment. If the Police Department checks your details, expect 3 to 15 working days. Weekends and public holidays are excluded.
What validity must a passport have for the Vietnam e-visa?
Your passport’s validity has to extend at least 30 days beyond the e-visa’s. Look at your expiry date before applying, and confirm the data page is undamaged.
With an e-visa, is it possible for me to enter Vietnam through any border gate?
No. An e-visa is accepted only at designated international gates, and the portal’s FAQ names 15 air, 27 land and 39 sea gates. Departing through a different gate than your arrival one is possible.
Is it possible for me to apply for a Vietnam e-visa while I am already in the country?
No. E-visas go to foreigners who are abroad and wish to enter Vietnam. If you are already there and need a new e-visa, you have to leave the country first and apply from outside.
To enter Vietnam, is a yellow fever vaccination mandatory?
No. The WHO’s 2022 country list for international travel vaccinations states that no yellow fever vaccination is needed for entry. Any other travel vaccines are a personal choice, so talk them over with your doctor.
What are the consequences if I remain in Vietnam beyond the permitted stay on my Vietnam e-visa?
A fine may be payable before departure. In serious cases you could be deported and blocked from visiting Vietnam in the future. Sort out your status before the visa expires.
Sources and verification
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal (Immigration Department): fees, validity, processing times and payment rules (verified 2026-10-13)
- Viet Nam Immigration Department: e-Visa application form and photo requirements: photo specs and data page rules (verified 2026-10-13)
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal: FAQs: passport validity, name format, trip declaration and gate lists (verified 2026-10-13)
- Government of Viet Nam e-newspaper: Resolution 127/NQ-CP: e-visas for all nationalities and designated gates (verified 2026-10-13)
- UK FCDO: Vietnam entry requirements: passport condition, arrival card, customs and overstay warnings (verified 2026-10-13)
- WHO: vaccination requirements and recommendations, country list: yellow fever entry requirements (verified 2026-10-13)
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam: visa exemption information (verified 2026-10-13)
