Yes, Cypriot citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Cyprus is in the EU, but it is not one of the 24 European countries that Vietnam lets in visa-free for 45 days. The simplest choice is therefore the Vietnam visa for Cypriot 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.
Neither country has an embassy in the other, so the e-visa is also the most practical route. This page covers why Cyprus is left out, the options for Cypriot-British dual citizens, shipping staff joining vessels in Vietnam, timing around Orthodox Easter and August, costs and where to get help.
Vietnam visa for Cypriot citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Cyprus is not on Vietnam’s 45-day exemption list.
- British passport: up to 45 days visa-free for Cypriot-British dual citizens.
- 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.
- Passport: valid at least 6 months after arrival. The Cypriot ID card is not accepted.
- Help: Vietnam covers Cyprus from Rome; Cyprus’s emergency line is +357 99 660129.
Why Cyprus is not visa-free when Bulgaria is
Vietnam grants visa exemptions country by country. Resolution 44/NQ-CP gives 45 days to 12 countries, such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the UK. Then Resolution 229/NQ-CP added 12 more in August 2025, including Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania. Cyprus, like Greece, Portugal and Austria, is still on neither list. You can check every country on our page who is exempted from Vietnam visa.
How many Cypriot visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 1,334 arrivals from Cyprus in 2019. The number fell to 21 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and recovered to 546 in 2022. In January 2023, 133 Cypriots arrived.
Vietnam visa for Cypriot citizens: your options
| Passport or option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| British passport (dual citizens) | Up to 45 days | Free | Short trips |
| E-visa on your Cypriot 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 |
Many Cypriots also hold British citizenship. If you do, enter on the British passport for up to 45 days, then use the same passport for check-in, entry and exit. A Greek passport, however, does not help, because Greece also needs a visa.
Shipping staff and crews
Limassol is one of Europe’s largest ship-management centres, so some Cypriot visitors to Vietnam are officers, superintendents or surveyors joining or inspecting vessels at ports such as Hai Phong or Cai Mep. The e-visa is valid at Vietnam’s main seaports and airports. Even so, the ship’s local agent should confirm the right visa type and the exact entry gate before you travel.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Cypriot citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Use the Latin spelling printed in your passport, for example Andreas or Georgiou. Do not write your own transliteration or a shorter form, and copy the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page if the form refuses a character.
- 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, which includes 39 seaports.
When to apply for the Vietnam visa for Cypriot citizens
Vietnam is 5 hours ahead of Nicosia in winter and 4 hours ahead in summer. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so if you apply at 3 pm on a Friday in Nicosia, it is already 8 pm in Hanoi and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Orthodox Easter, August and Christmas: the busiest travel periods from Cyprus. Orthodox Easter falls on 2 May 2027. Apply at least 2 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.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most travelers connect in Dubai, Doha, Istanbul or Athens.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Cypriot 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 euro 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 and help in Vietnam
Vietnam for Cyprus. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Nicosia. Instead, Vietnam’s ambassador in Rome, Italy, is also accredited to Cyprus. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Cyprus in Vietnam. Cyprus has no embassy in Vietnam. In an emergency, call the Cypriot Foreign Ministry’s line on +357 99 660129. As an EU citizen, you can also ask any other EU country’s embassy in Hanoi for help when Cyprus has no mission there.
Worked examples
- Couple from Limassol, 2 weeks in Vietnam in August: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), applied in mid-July.
- Marine superintendent visiting ships in Hai Phong twice in 2 months: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50), confirmed with the ship’s agent.
- Cypriot-British dual citizen, 3-week holiday: no visa needed on the British passport, because the trip is under 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Cypriot citizens
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Cyprus is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Cyprus?
No. Vietnam’s ambassador in Rome covers Cyprus. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online instead.
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; EU Delegation to Vietnam consular contacts (July 2026); QDND (July 2022). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
