Yes, Indian citizens need a visa to visit Vietnam. India is not on Vietnam’s visa-free list, and holding a US, UK or Schengen visa does not change that. The easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Indian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa that costs US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry and usually takes about 3 working days.

India is one of the largest sources of visitors to Vietnam that still need a visa. This guide covers what Indian travelers ask most: the options, how to get the photo right, how to pay with an Indian card, timing, cost, and the Vietnamese missions in India.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes. Vietnam’s visa exemptions cover mainly European countries, Japan, South Korea and several ASEAN neighbours. India is not on the list, so every Indian traveler, including children, needs a visa. In addition, a valid visa or residence permit from another country, such as the US, the UK or a Schengen state, does not give visa-free entry to Vietnam. Check the latest list in our guide to who is exempted from Vietnam visa.

The one exception is Phu Quoc island, where any foreign visitor can stay up to 30 days without a visa when arriving directly from abroad, or after transiting through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City without leaving the airport.

How many Indians visit Vietnam?

India is one of Vietnam’s fastest-recovering markets. The Ministry of Public Security recorded 177,876 Indian arrivals in 2019. By 2022, arrivals had already returned to 164,901, about 93% of the pre-pandemic level and a far stronger recovery than most large markets in the same data. A further 43,842 Indians arrived in January 2023 alone.

Vietnam visa options for Indian citizens

How to apply for a Vietnam visa as an Indian citizen

1. Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival and have blank pages.
2. Prepare the right photo. A standard Indian passport photo is not the same shape, so take a new 4×6 cm portrait on a white background with no glasses. Our Vietnam visa photo guide shows good and bad examples.
3. Scan the passport data page. Include the whole page and the two lines of letters and numbers at the bottom.
4. Enter your name exactly as printed. If your passport shows only a given name, follow the passport exactly; do not add a surname that is not printed.
5. Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through a service if you want your form checked first.
6. Pay and print. Keep your registration code, then print the e-visa and check every detail.

Paying with an Indian debit or credit card

The e-visa fee is charged in US dollars to an international card. Many Indian cards have international online transactions switched off by default. So before you pay, turn on international usage in your bank’s app or net banking, and check your daily limit. Otherwise the payment may fail and you will need to start again. Your bank may also add a currency conversion charge.

When to apply

Apply 2 to 3 weeks before your flight. Diwali, the December holidays and the summer break are popular times for Indian travelers, while Vietnam’s own Tet holiday in late January or February pauses processing for about a week; in 2026, e-visas were not processed from 14 to 22 February. Our guide to the Vietnam visa processing time explains how working days are counted.

How much does a Vietnam visa for Indian citizens cost?

The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the exact total for an Indian passport appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.

Vietnamese embassy and consulate in India

You do not need to visit a mission for an e-visa. However, the embassy and consulate issue paper visas and handle special cases.

• Embassy of Vietnam, New Delhi: 20 Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021.
• Consulate General of Vietnam: Mumbai.

Check opening hours and appointment rules on the mission’s official website before you go.

Indian embassy and consulate in Vietnam

If you lose your passport or need help while in Vietnam, contact India’s missions:

• Embassy of India, Hanoi, for northern and central Vietnam.
• Consulate General of India, Ho Chi Minh City, for the south.

For a lost passport, file a police report first, then apply for an emergency certificate. You will also need new permission from Vietnamese immigration to leave the country, because your e-visa was issued for the old passport number.

Worked examples

• A honeymoon couple from Bengaluru, 8 nights in Hanoi, Ha Long and Da Nang: two single-entry e-visas, 2 × US$25 = US$50 in government fees. They switch on international payments on one card before applying.
• A group of six friends from Mumbai: each person needs a separate application and fee, so 6 × US$25 = US$150 for single entry.
• A traveler combining Vietnam and Cambodia: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) lets them leave for Siem Reap and come back within the dates.

FAQ: Vietnam visa for Indian citizens

Can Indians get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?

Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.

Do Indians with a US visa need a Vietnam visa?

Yes. Vietnam does not offer visa-free entry based on another country’s visa.

How long can Indian citizens stay in Vietnam?

Up to 90 days with an e-visa. A tourist e-visa generally cannot be extended inside Vietnam.

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.

Sources: Vietnam National E-Visa Portal (evisa.gov.vn); Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP and 229/NQ-CP on visa exemption; Vietnam Immigration Department notice on Tet 2026 processing. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.