Yes, Georgian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Georgia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Georgian 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 citizens of the country of Georgia, not the US state. Neither country has an embassy in the other, so the e-visa is also the most practical route. Below you will find how to enter your name, payment, timing, flights, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Georgian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Georgia 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 3 hours ahead of Tbilisi all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Georgia from Astana; Georgia has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Georgian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 337 arrivals from Georgia in 2019. Only 2 arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed. The recovery was fast: 220 Georgians came in 2022, about two thirds of the 2019 level, and 86 more arrived in January 2023 alone.
Vietnam visa for Georgian 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 |
Georgia allows dual citizenship only in limited cases. If you do hold a passport from a country on the Vietnam visa exemption list, the rules for that passport apply instead. Use the same passport for check-in, arrival and departure.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Georgian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The Georgian ID card is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Use the Latin spelling of your name. Your passport shows your name in Georgian and in Latin letters. Copy the Latin version from the two lines of letters at the bottom of the data page, for example GIORGI, not your own transliteration.
- 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 Georgian 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 cards from Georgian banks work for online payments in US dollars, but turn on online payments in your banking app 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 and the time difference
Vietnam is 3 hours ahead of Georgia all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 3 pm on a Friday in Tbilisi arrives after office hours in Hanoi, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- New Year and Christmas: Georgians celebrate New Year and then Orthodox Christmas on 7 January, a busy time to travel. Apply in early December.
- 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 travelers fly from Tbilisi or Kutaisi through Istanbul, Dubai or Doha to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Georgia. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Tbilisi. Instead, Vietnam’s ambassador to Kazakhstan, based in Astana, is also accredited to Georgia. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Georgia for Vietnam. Georgia has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tbilisi, which will tell you which Georgian mission can help.
Worked examples
- Couple from Tbilisi, 10 days in Nha Trang in winter: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each).
- Wine exporter from Kakheti meeting importers in Ho Chi Minh City: a single-entry e-visa with “business” as the purpose and the partner company’s details on the form.
- Friends from Batumi visiting Vietnam and Thailand in 4 weeks: multiple-entry e-visas (US$50 each) so they can leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Georgian citizens
Do Georgian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Georgia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Georgia?
No. Vietnam’s ambassador in Astana covers Georgia. 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; The World and Vietnam Report; Vietnam News Agency. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
