Yes, citizens of Antigua and Barbuda need a visa for Vietnam. The country is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Antigua and Barbuda citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Antigua and Barbuda runs a citizenship by investment programme, and many citizens also hold a British passport, which is visa-free for Vietnam for up to 45 days. This page covers the e-visa steps, what investor-citizens should know, which passport to use, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Antigua and Barbuda citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Antigua and Barbuda is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- British passport: visa-free for up to 45 days, if you also hold one.
- Best option: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of St. John’s all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers the country from Havana; no Antiguan mission in Vietnam.
How many visitors from Antigua and Barbuda go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 70 arrivals on Antigua and Barbuda passports in 2019. The figure was 5 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 11 in 2022. January 2023 brought another 2. Many citizens travel on a second passport, so they do not appear in these figures.
Vietnam visa for Antigua and Barbuda citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One holiday or business trip |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Several trips, or side trips to Cambodia or Thailand |
| British passport, if you hold one | 45 days | Free | Short holidays |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Passports obtained by investment
For investor-citizens, the same e-visa rules apply as for anyone born in Antigua and Barbuda. Enter your place of birth exactly as the passport shows it, and answer the form’s questions about other nationalities and previous passports truthfully; a mismatch can lead to delays or a refusal. If you also hold a passport on the Vietnam visa exemption list, you may use that passport instead, for the whole trip.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa from Antigua and Barbuda
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter your name exactly as your passport splits it. Copy the given names and surname from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Antigua and Barbuda citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Pay by international Visa or Mastercard. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: Carnival, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Antigua and Barbuda all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 10 am on a Friday in St. John’s arrives at 9 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and Carnival: December and the Carnival season from late July to early August are busy. Apply at least 3 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. The most practical route is often a nonstop flight to London, then one connection to Asia. A connection in the United States requires a valid US visa.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Antigua and Barbuda. There is no Vietnamese embassy in St. John’s. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Havana, Cuba, covers the country. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Antigua and Barbuda for Vietnam. There is no Antiguan embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in St. John’s. British passport holders can also ask the British Embassy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from St. John’s, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through London.
- Investor-citizen living in Singapore, three short trips to Ho Chi Minh City: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50), with the true place of birth on the form.
- Barbudan teacher with a British passport, 3 weeks in Vietnam: visa-free on the British passport for up to 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Antigua and Barbuda citizens
Do Antigua and Barbuda citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. The country is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Antigua and Barbuda?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Havana covers the country. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Checking a different passport? Our Vietnam visa requirements by nationality list covers all 196 passports from A to Z.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
