Yes, Egyptian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Egypt is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Egyptian 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 covers what is specific to Egyptian travelers: entering long Arabic names correctly, paying in US dollars from an Egyptian card, options for dual citizens, timing in 2027 when Tet and Ramadan begin in the same week, costs and the embassies on both sides.
Vietnam visa for Egyptian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Egypt 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 5 hours ahead of Cairo in winter, 4 in summer.
- Embassies: Vietnam in Cairo, Egypt in Hanoi.
How many Egyptian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 4,603 arrivals from Egypt in 2019. The number fell to 174 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and recovered to 1,342 in 2022. In January 2023 alone, 342 Egyptians arrived.
Vietnam visa for Egyptian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-visa on your Egyptian passport | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Almost every trip |
| British, German, Italian or other listed passport | Up to 45 days | Free | Short trips by dual citizens |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Embassy visa, Cairo | Depends on type | Set by the embassy | Work, study and special cases |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Dual citizens: which passport to use
- Egyptian and British, German, Italian, French or another listed country: enter on that passport and stay up to 45 days without a visa. Then use the same passport for check-in, entry and exit.
- Egyptian and American, Canadian or Australian: no help here, because those countries also need a visa. Apply on the passport you fly with.
- Trips longer than 45 days: use the Egyptian passport with a 90-day e-visa instead.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as an Egyptian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Copy the English spelling of your name from the passport. Egyptian names often have four parts: your name, your father’s, your grandfather’s and the family name. Enter them in the same split between surname and given names as your passport, and do not change the spelling, for example Mohamed instead of Muhammad.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. A religious head covering is normally fine if your face is fully visible. 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. There are no direct flights from Egypt, so most travelers connect in Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul.
Paying for the Vietnam visa for Egyptian citizens
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, Egyptian banks may apply limits or extra fees to foreign-currency card payments, so check your card’s international limit first, or use a US dollar card. 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: Tet, Ramadan and the time difference
Vietnam is 5 hours ahead of Cairo in winter and 4 hours ahead in summer, since Egypt brought back summer time in 2023. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so if you apply at 3 pm on a Thursday in Cairo, it is already 8 pm in Hanoi and processing starts on Friday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Tet and Ramadan in 2027: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027, and Ramadan is expected to begin around 8 February. Processing slows or pauses around Tet; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. So if you plan an Eid al-Fitr holiday in March, apply in January.
- Eid al-Adha and summer: also busy travel periods. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Halal food: easy to find in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, especially near mosques and in tourist areas.
Embassies on both sides
Embassy of Vietnam in Cairo. It handles paper visas and consular matters. However, you do not need to visit it for an e-visa.
Embassy of Egypt in Hanoi. Contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help during your trip.
Worked examples
- Couple from Cairo, 2 weeks over Eid al-Fitr in March 2027: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), applied in January to avoid the Tet pause.
- Importer from Alexandria visiting suppliers twice in 2 months: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) covering both visits within 90 days.
- Egyptian-British dual citizen, 3-week holiday: no visa needed on the British passport, because the trip is under 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Egyptian citizens
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Egypt is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Egypt?
Yes, in Cairo. You do not need to visit it for an e-visa.
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: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
