Yes, citizens of Dominica need a visa for Vietnam. Dominica is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Dominica 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.
This page is about the Commonwealth of Dominica in the Eastern Caribbean. If you are from the Dominican Republic, see our Dominican Republic guide instead. Below you will find the e-visa steps, what holders of passports obtained by investment should know, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Dominica citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Dominica is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- British passport: visa-free for up to 45 days, if you also hold one.
- Best option on a Dominica passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Roseau all year.
- Embassies: neither country has an embassy in the other.
How many visitors from Dominica go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 177 arrivals on Dominica passports in 2019, a high number for an island of about 70,000 people. Only 6 arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 56 came in 2022. January 2023 alone brought 28 more, half the previous year’s total.
Vietnam visa for Dominica 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 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 |
Dominica passports obtained by investment
Many Dominica passports belong to people who became citizens through the Citizenship by Investment programme and were born elsewhere. For them, the same e-visa rules apply. Enter your place of birth exactly as the passport shows it, and answer the form’s questions about other nationalities and previous passports truthfully; a mismatch can lead to delays or a refusal. If you also hold a passport on the Vietnam visa exemption list, such as a British one, you may use that passport instead, for the whole trip.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Dominica citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter your name exactly as your passport splits it. Copy the given names and surname 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 your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Dominica 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; if your local card cannot make online payments in US dollars, a relative or employer abroad can pay for you. 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: holidays, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Dominica all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 10 am on a Friday in Roseau arrives at 9 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and Carnival: December and the Carnival season are busy. 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 routes connect through a larger Caribbean airport, then the United States or Europe. A connection in the United States requires a valid US visa, so check the transit rules where you change planes.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Dominica. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Roseau. If you need a paper visa, contact the Vietnamese embassy in the country where you live. You do not need any embassy for an e-visa.
Dominica for Vietnam. Dominica has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Roseau. British passport holders can also ask the British Embassy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Teacher from Roseau, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Hoi An: a single-entry e-visa (US$25).
- Investor-citizen living in Dubai, 10 days in Ho Chi Minh City: a single-entry e-visa on the Dominica passport, with the true place of birth on the form.
- Dominica-British nurse from Portsmouth, Dominica, 3 weeks in Vietnam: visa-free on the British passport for up to 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Dominica citizens
Do Dominica citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Dominica is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Dominica?
No. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online; no embassy visit is needed.
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.
