Yes, citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a Dominican passport. The simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Dominican Republic 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.
Dominicans who also hold a Spanish passport can instead visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days, but a US passport does not help. This page is about the Dominican Republic; the Caribbean island nation of Dominica has its own guide. Below you will find which passport to use, two surnames, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Dominican Republic citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Dominican passport: visa needed. The Dominican Republic is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Spanish passport: visa-free for up to 45 days. US passport: e-visa needed.
- Best option on a Dominican 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 Santo Domingo all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers the country from Havana; no Dominican mission in Vietnam.
How many visitors from the Dominican Republic go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 233 arrivals from the Dominican Republic in 2019. Only 3 arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed. The number recovered to 109 in 2022, almost half the pre-pandemic level, and January 2023 alone brought 25 more.
Vietnam visa for Dominican Republic citizens: which passport to use
| Passport or option | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican, e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| Spanish passport | Visa-free | 45 days | Free |
| US passport | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 |
| Any passport, Phu Quoc only | Visa-free on the island | 30 days | Free |
If you hold two passports, 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 from the Dominican Republic
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The cédula is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Enter both surnames. Put your father’s and mother’s surnames together in the surname field, exactly as your passport shows them, for example PEREZ MARTINEZ. Leave out accents, as in 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 Dominican Republic 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 Dominican bank cards work, but turn on international online payments with your bank 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: holidays, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of the Dominican Republic all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 10 am on a Friday in Santo Domingo 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 Semana Santa: December and Holy Week are the busiest travel times. Apply at least 3 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: there are no direct flights. A connection in the United States requires a valid US visa, even if you stay in the airport. Routes through Europe or Panama may avoid that, but check the transit rules for each airport.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for the Dominican Republic. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Santo Domingo. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Havana, Cuba, covers the Dominican Republic. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Dominican Republic for Vietnam. The Dominican Republic has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Santo Domingo, which will tell you which Dominican mission can help. Holders of a Spanish passport can also ask the Embassy of Spain in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from Santo Domingo, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each).
- Dominican-Spanish dual citizen from Santiago de los Caballeros, 3 weeks in the south: visa-free on the Spanish passport for up to 45 days.
- Dominican-American from Puerto Plata on a 2-month trip: neither passport is exempt, so a 90-day e-visa on either one, used for the whole trip.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Dominican Republic citizens
Do Dominican Republic citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Dominican passport. With a Spanish passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in the Dominican Republic?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Havana covers the country. 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. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
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