Yes, Grenadian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Grenada is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Grenadian 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.
Grenada runs a citizenship by investment programme, so many Grenadian passport holders were born elsewhere. This page covers the e-visa steps, what investor-citizens should know, which second passports help, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Grenadian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Grenada is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- British passport: visa-free for up to 45 days, if you also hold one.
- 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.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of St. George’s all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Grenada from Caracas; Grenada has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Grenadian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 67 arrivals on Grenadian passports in 2019. None arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed. In 2022 the figure was 29, and January 2023 brought another 4.
Vietnam visa for Grenadian 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 |
Grenadian passports obtained by investment
For investor-citizens, the same e-visa rules apply as for anyone born in Grenada. 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 or German one, you may use that passport instead, for the whole trip.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Grenadian 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 Grenadian 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 pay online 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 Grenada all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 10 am on a Friday in St. George’s 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 Spicemas: December and the August carnival are busy times. 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 London or the United States. 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 Grenada. There is no Vietnamese embassy in St. George’s. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Caracas, Venezuela, covers Grenada. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Grenada for Vietnam. Grenada has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in St. George’s. British passport holders can also ask the British Embassy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from St. George’s, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Hoi An: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through London.
- Investor-citizen living in Shanghai, 10 days in Ho Chi Minh City: a single-entry e-visa on the Grenadian passport, with the true place of birth on the form.
- Grenadian-British nurse from Gouyave, 3 weeks in Vietnam: visa-free on the British passport for up to 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Grenadian citizens
Do Grenadian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Grenada is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Grenada?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Caracas covers Grenada. 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.
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.
