Yes, Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Azerbaijan is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Azerbaijani 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.
Trade between the two countries reached US$702.5 million in 2022, more than eight times the 2021 figure, so many Azerbaijani visitors now come for business as well as holidays. This page covers how to enter your name, payment, timing around Novruz and Tet, flights, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Azerbaijani citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Azerbaijan is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- 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.
- Passport: valid at least 6 months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 3 hours ahead of Baku all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Azerbaijan from Moscow; Azerbaijan has an embassy in Hanoi.
How many Azerbaijani visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 626 arrivals from Azerbaijan in 2019. The number fell to 10 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, then rose to 304 in 2022, about half the pre-pandemic level. In January 2023 alone, 88 Azerbaijanis arrived.
Vietnam visa for Azerbaijani 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 Laos |
| 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 |
If you also hold the passport of a country on the Vietnam visa exemption list, the rules for that passport apply instead. Use the same passport for check-in, arrival and departure.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as an Azerbaijani citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The Azerbaijani ID card is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Type your name without special letters. Copy the spelling from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page, which show how letters such as ə, ğ, ı, ş and ç are written there. If your father’s name (with oğlu or qızı) is not in the name fields, leave it out.
- 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 Azerbaijani 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. Most cards from Azerbaijani banks work for online payments in US dollars, but turn on online and foreign payments in your banking app first. 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: Novruz, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 3 hours ahead of Azerbaijan all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 3 pm on a Friday in Baku arrives after office hours in Hanoi, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Novruz and Bayram holidays: the long Novruz break in March and the Ramadan and Gurban Bayram holidays are popular travel times. Apply at least 2 weeks before.
- 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: most travelers fly from Baku through Istanbul, Dubai or Doha to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, usually with one stop.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Azerbaijan. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Baku. Instead, Vietnam’s ambassador to Russia, based in Moscow, is also accredited to Azerbaijan. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Azerbaijan in Vietnam. The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Hanoi helps citizens in Vietnam, for example with a lost or stolen passport. Save its phone number before you travel.
Worked examples
- Couple from Baku, 12 days in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each).
- Trader from Ganja visiting suppliers in Ho Chi Minh City: a single-entry e-visa with “business” as the purpose and the partner company’s details on the form.
- Student from Sumqayit backpacking Vietnam and Laos for 5 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Azerbaijani citizens
Do Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Azerbaijan is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Azerbaijan?
No. Vietnam’s ambassador in Moscow covers Azerbaijan. 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.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; VOV (February 2023); Embassy of Azerbaijan in Hanoi. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
