Yes, Haitian citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a Haitian passport. The simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Haitian 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.
Haiti allows dual citizenship, and many Haitians abroad hold another passport. A French passport is visa-free for Vietnam for up to 45 days, but US and Canadian passports are not. This page covers which passport to use, how to apply, flights and transit visas, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Haitian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Haitian passport: visa needed. Haiti is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- French passport: visa-free for up to 45 days. US or Canadian passport: e-visa needed.
- Best option on a Haitian passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of Port-au-Prince in winter, 11 in summer.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Haiti from Havana; Haiti has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Haitian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 110 arrivals from Haiti in 2019. Only 2 arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 38 came in 2022. January 2023 alone brought another 11 visitors.
Vietnam visa for Haitian citizens: your options
| Passport or option | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haitian, e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| French passport | Visa-free | 45 days | Free |
| US or Canadian 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 as a Haitian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Type your name without accents. Copy it from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page, with the given names and surname split exactly as shown there.
- 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 Haitian 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 make online payments in US dollars, a relative 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: travel conditions, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of Haiti in winter and 11 hours ahead in summer. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 9 am on a Friday in Port-au-Prince arrives in the evening in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Flights out of Haiti: commercial flights from Port-au-Prince have been heavily disrupted since 2024. Check current options before you book, and allow extra time; many Haitians start the trip from another country where they live.
- 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.
- Transit visas: there are no direct flights. A connection in the United States requires a valid US visa, even if you stay in the airport, so check the transit rules wherever you change planes.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Haiti. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Port-au-Prince. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Havana, Cuba, covers Haiti. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Haiti for Vietnam. Haiti has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact Haiti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will tell you which Haitian mission can help. French passport holders can also ask the Embassy of France in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Haitian nurse living in Miami, 2 weeks in Ho Chi Minh City: a single-entry e-visa on the Haitian passport (US$25), flying from the United States.
- Haitian-French family from Cap-Haïtien, 3 weeks in Hanoi and Hoi An: visa-free on the French passports for up to 45 days.
- Student from Jacmel studying in Montreal, 5 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Haitian citizens
Do Haitian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Haitian passport. With a French passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Haiti?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Havana covers Haiti. 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.
