Many people living in New Zealand travel to Vietnam on a passport from another country. Your visa rules and processing time depend on your passport nationality, not on where you live. Find your country below for a dedicated guide. You can apply online from anywhere in New Zealand, with no embassy visit.
This is an independent guide, not the Embassy of Vietnam. Visa decisions are made only by the Vietnam Immigration Department. Government e-visa fee: US$25 (single entry) or US$50 (multiple entry); any service fee is separate.
New Zealand passport? See our main guide: Vietnam visa for New Zealand citizens.
Asia-Pacific
| Passport | Processing time (Normal / Urgent / Emergency) |
|---|---|
| Vietnam visa for Australia passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for China passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Hong Kong passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for India passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Indonesia passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Japan passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Malaysia passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Maldives passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Nepal passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Palau passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for South Korea passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Taiwan passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Thailand passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
Europe
| Passport | Processing time (Normal / Urgent / Emergency) |
|---|---|
| Vietnam visa for Andorra passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Belgique (français) passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Belgium passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Czech Republic passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for France (français) passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Germany passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Greece passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Netherlands (Nederlands) passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Russia passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Spain passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for United Kingdom passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
Americas
| Passport | Processing time (Normal / Urgent / Emergency) |
|---|---|
| Vietnam visa for Bolivia passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Brazil passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for Canada passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for United States passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
Middle East & Africa
| Passport | Processing time (Normal / Urgent / Emergency) |
|---|---|
| Vietnam visa for Cape Verde passport holders | 9 / 7 / 6 working days |
| Vietnam visa for Djibouti passport holders | 9 / 7 / 6 working days |
| Vietnam visa for Djibouti (français) passport holders | 9 / 7 / 6 working days |
| Vietnam visa for Jordan passport holders | 9 / 7 / 6 working days |
| Vietnam visa for Kuwait passport holders | 9 / 7 / 6 working days |
| Vietnam visa for Qatar passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
| Vietnam visa for United Arab Emirates passport holders | 3–5 / 2–3 working days / 4–8 working hours |
Useful guides for residents and long stays
- Vietnam temporary residence card (TRC)
- Vietnam retirement visa
- UD1 visa for tech talent
- Converting your visa status inside Vietnam
- Vietnam transit visas
- Phu Quoc: 30-day visa-free entry
- Consular legalisation
- Lost passport in Vietnam
Some nationalities cannot currently be supported by our service. If your passport is not listed, contact us before you apply, or check with the Embassy of Vietnam.

