Yes, Comorian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Comoros is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Comorian 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.
A large Comorian community lives in France, and many hold French passports, which are visa-free for Vietnam for up to 45 days. This page is about the Union of the Comoros; people from Mayotte travel on French passports. Below you will find which passport to use, the e-visa steps, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Comorian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Comorian passport: visa needed. Comoros is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- French passport: visa-free for up to 45 days.
- Best option on a Comorian passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Moroni.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Comoros from Dar es Salaam; Comoros has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Comorian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 23 arrivals on Comorian passports in 2019. Unusually, 4 arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were mostly closed, and 8 came in 2022.
Vietnam visa for Comorian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One holiday, study or work trip |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Several trips, or side trips to Cambodia or Thailand |
| 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 hold both a Comorian and a French passport, choose one and use it for the whole trip: for the airline check-in, Vietnamese immigration on arrival and departure, and the hotel registration. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Comorian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Use the Latin spelling of your name. Copy it from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page, including any “Ben” or “Binti” exactly as printed.
- 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 Comorian citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. The payment is made online in US dollars by international card. If your local card does not work, a relative in France or elsewhere can pay with an 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: Ramadan, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Comoros all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 2 pm on a Friday in Moroni arrives at 6 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Grand mariage season and summer: July and August, when many families from abroad visit the islands, are busy for flights. 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. Most travelers fly from Moroni through Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam or Dubai, or start from Paris or Marseille.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Comoros. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Moroni. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, covers Comoros. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Comoros for Vietnam. Comoros has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moroni. French passport holders can also ask the Embassy of France in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Trader from Moroni sourcing goods in Ho Chi Minh City: a single-entry e-visa with “business” as the purpose and the supplier’s details on the form.
- Comorian-French family from Marseille, 3 weeks in Vietnam: visa-free on their French passports for up to 45 days.
- Student from Anjouan visiting Vietnam and Thailand in 4 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Comorian citizens
Do Comorian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Comorian passport. With a French passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Comoros?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Dar es Salaam covers Comoros. 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.
