Yes, Armenian citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on an Armenian passport. Armenia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the usual choice is the Vietnam visa for Armenian 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 Armenians also hold a Russian or French passport, and both Russia and France get 45 days in Vietnam without a visa. This page explains which passport to use, how to enter Armenian surnames, timing around the January holidays and Tet, flights, costs and who to contact, since neither country has an embassy in the other.
Vietnam visa for Armenian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed on an Armenian passport: yes.
- Russian or French 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, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 3 hours ahead of Yerevan.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Armenia from Moscow; Armenia covers Vietnam through a non-resident ambassador.
How many Armenian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 905 arrivals from Armenia in 2019. The number fell to 13 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and recovered to 315 in 2022. In January 2023 alone, 112 Armenians arrived.
Vietnam visa for Armenian citizens: which passport to use
| Passport or option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian or French passport (dual citizens) | Up to 45 days | Free | Short trips |
| E-visa on your Armenian 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 |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
- Armenian and Russian or French: Armenia has allowed dual citizenship since 2007, and both Russia and France are on Vietnam’s 45-day list. Enter on that passport, then use the same one for check-in, entry and exit. Note that a Russian internal passport does not count; you need a Russian international passport.
- Armenian and American, Georgian or Lebanese: no help here, because those passports also need a visa or are currently paused.
- Trips longer than 45 days: use the Armenian passport with a 90-day e-visa.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as an Armenian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The Armenian ID card is not accepted.
- Copy the Latin spelling of your name from the passport, for example Hovhannisyan rather than Oganesyan or Hovannisian. Armenian surnames are often spelled differently on old documents, so use only the spelling in the passport you will travel with.
- 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 and your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry.
When to apply for the Vietnam visa for Armenian citizens
Vietnam is 3 hours ahead of Armenia all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so if you apply at 3 pm on a Friday in Yerevan, it is already 6 pm in Hanoi and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- New Year and Armenian Christmas (6 January): a long winter break and a popular time for beach trips. Apply in early December.
- 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.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most travelers connect in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Moscow.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Armenian 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, your bank may add a conversion fee on top of the dram amount. 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 covering both countries
Vietnam for Armenia. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Yerevan. Instead, Vietnam’s ambassador in Moscow is also accredited to Armenia. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Armenia for Vietnam. Armenia has no embassy in Hanoi and covers Vietnam through a non-resident ambassador; contact details are on vietnam.mfa.am. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Worked examples
- Couple from Yerevan, 2 weeks in Nha Trang over the New Year break: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), applied in early December.
- Armenian-Russian dual citizen, 3-week holiday: no visa needed on the Russian international passport, because the trip is under 45 days.
- IT specialist from Gyumri working remotely for 2 months in Vietnam and Thailand: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) covering both Vietnam legs within 90 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Armenian citizens
Do Armenian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on an Armenian passport. Armenia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
Can I enter Vietnam visa-free with my Russian passport?
Yes, for up to 45 days, as long as you travel on a Russian international passport.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Armenia?
No. Vietnam’s ambassador in Moscow covers Armenia. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online instead.
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 and visa on arrival.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; Armenpress; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
