Yes, Argentine citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on an Argentine passport. Argentina is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the usual choice is the Vietnam visa for Argentine 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.
However, many Argentines also hold an Italian or Spanish passport, and that changes the answer: both countries get 45 days in Vietnam without a visa. This page explains which passport to use, why January is the riskiest month to apply, the 10-hour time difference, costs and the embassies on both sides.
Vietnam visa for Argentine citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed on an Argentine passport: yes.
- Italian or Spanish passport: up to 45 days visa-free.
- Best option otherwise: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, but slower around Tet, which falls in the Argentine summer holidays.
- Passport: valid at least 6 months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 10 hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
- Embassies: Vietnam in Buenos Aires, Argentina at 41A Ly Thai To, Hanoi.
How many Argentine visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 7,517 arrivals from Argentina in 2019. The number then fell to only 37 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and recovered to 1,867 in 2022. Notably, 1,246 Argentines arrived in January 2023 alone, two thirds of the whole previous year. That pattern matches the Argentine summer holidays, when most long trips to Asia happen.
Vietnam visa for Argentine citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian or Spanish passport (dual citizens) | Up to 45 days | Free | Trips under 45 days |
| E-visa on your Argentine passport | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Everyone else, and longer trips |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Embassy visa, Buenos Aires | Depends on type | Set by the embassy | Work, study and special cases |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Italian or Spanish citizenship: which passport to use
- You hold a valid Italian or Spanish passport: use it for check-in, entry and exit, and stay up to 45 days without a visa. Germany and France count too.
- Your Italian citizenship is still being processed: only a passport counts, not a pending application or a birth certificate. Until you have the passport, apply for the e-visa on your Argentine one.
- Your trip is longer than 45 days: use the Argentine passport with a 90-day e-visa instead of planning a border run.
- Do not mix passports: the passport on your e-visa must be the one you show at the border.
When to apply: summer holidays, Tet and the time difference
The Argentine summer holidays run through January and February. Unfortunately, that is also when Vietnam celebrates Tet, its Lunar New Year, which starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around Tet; in 2026, the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. So if you plan a summer trip, apply before mid-January.
Vietnam is 10 hours ahead of Buenos Aires all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time. For example, if you apply at 9 pm on a Thursday in Buenos Aires, it is already 7 am on Friday in Hanoi, so Friday counts as your first working day. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as an Argentine citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The DNI card is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Write your full name exactly as in the passport, including both surnames if you have them. If the form will not take ñ or accents, copy the spelling 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 single or multiple entry. For example, pick multiple entry if you will also visit Cambodia, Laos or Thailand and come back.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry.
Flights from Argentina
There are no nonstop flights between Argentina and Vietnam, so the trip usually takes 30 hours or more with one or two connections. Common routes go through Europe, the Gulf or the United States. A US connection still needs a US visa unless you are eligible for ESTA; Argentina was negotiating to join the US Visa Waiver Program in 2026, so check the current rule before booking.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Argentine citizens cost
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Because it is charged in US dollars, an Argentine peso card may add taxes or withholdings on foreign purchases, so check your bank’s current rules or pay from a US dollar account. 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.
Embassies on both sides
Embassy of Vietnam in Buenos Aires. It handles paper visas, longer stays and consular matters. However, you do not need to visit it for an e-visa.
Embassy of Argentina in Hanoi, 4th floor, Leadvisors Place, 41A Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. It covers the whole of Vietnam. Contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help during your trip.
Worked examples
- Couple from Buenos Aires, 3 weeks in January, one with an Italian passport: the Italian passport holder enters visa-free; the partner needs a single-entry e-visa (US$25), applied in early December.
- Backpacker from Córdoba, 2 months in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) covering both Vietnam legs within 90 days.
- Family from Rosario with Spanish passports, 12 days in July: no visa needed, because the trip is under 45 days.
- Business visitor from Mendoza at a food trade fair: a single-entry e-visa on the Argentine passport, applied 2 weeks ahead.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Argentine citizens
Do Argentine citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on an Argentine passport. Argentina is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
Can I enter Vietnam visa-free with my Italian passport?
Yes, for up to 45 days, as long as you travel on the Italian passport.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Argentina?
Yes, in Buenos Aires. You do not need to visit it for an e-visa.
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.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; Embassy of Argentina in Vietnam. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
