Yes, Estonian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Neighbouring Finland has been visa-free for 45 days since 2023, but Estonia is not on the list. The simplest choice is therefore the Vietnam visa for Estonian 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 online e-visa is also the most practical route. This page covers who handles what, how to enter Estonian letters, the alien’s passport question, timing for winter trips, costs and worked examples.
Vietnam visa for Estonian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Estonia 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. The Estonian ID card is not accepted.
- Vietnamese embassy: none in Estonia. The embassy in Helsinki covers Estonia.
- Estonian help in Vietnam: a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City and the 24/7 hotline +372 53 01 9999.
How many Estonian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 4,862 arrivals from Estonia in 2019. Unusually, 2,125 still came in 2020, most likely in the first months of the year, before borders closed. Then only 5 arrived in 2021, and 974 in 2022. In January 2023 alone, 834 Estonians arrived, almost as many as in the whole previous year. So, like other Nordic and Baltic travelers, Estonians mostly visit Vietnam to escape the winter.
Vietnam visa for Estonian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-visa on your Estonian passport | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Almost every trip |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Paper visa via the embassy in Helsinki | Depends on type | Set by the embassy | Work and special cases |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
If you also hold a Finnish or another listed passport, you can enter Vietnam on it for up to 45 days without a visa. Then use that same passport for check-in, entry and exit.
Alien’s passport holders
Some long-term residents of Estonia travel on an Estonian alien’s passport (the grey passport) rather than a citizen’s passport. This page is about citizens’ passports. If you hold an alien’s passport, the rules may differ. Therefore, contact us or the Vietnamese embassy in Helsinki before you apply, rather than paying a fee that may be refused.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as an Estonian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter your name without Estonian letters if the form refuses them. Letters such as õ, ä, ö, ü, š and ž appear without marks in the two lines at the bottom of your data page, so copy that spelling, for example Põder becomes PODER.
- 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, then choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry.
When to apply for the Vietnam visa for Estonian citizens
Vietnam is 5 hours ahead of Tallinn 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 Tallinn, it is already 8 pm in Hanoi and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- December to March: the peak months for Estonian travelers. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027, in the middle of that peak. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. So for February trips, apply before late January.
Embassies and consular help
Vietnam’s embassy in Helsinki, Finland, covers Estonia. You need it only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Estonia in Vietnam. Estonia has no embassy in Vietnam; its embassy in Beijing covers the country. There is, however, an Estonian consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, in the Cat Lai area. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, call the Estonian Foreign Ministry’s 24/7 line on +372 53 01 9999. In addition, other EU embassies in Hanoi can help EU citizens whose country has no embassy there.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Estonian 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.
Worked examples
- Couple from Tallinn, 4 weeks in Nha Trang and Da Nang in February: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), applied in mid-January to stay clear of Tet.
- Developer from Tartu working remotely for 2 months in Vietnam and Bali: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) covering both Vietnam legs within 90 days.
- Estonian-Finnish dual citizen, 2-week holiday: no visa needed on the Finnish passport, because the trip is under 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Estonian citizens
Do Estonian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Estonia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, unlike Finland.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Estonia?
No. The Vietnamese embassy in Helsinki covers Estonia. 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); The World and Vietnam Report (September 2020). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
