Yes, Jamaican citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a Jamaican passport. The simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Jamaican 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.
Jamaicans who also hold a British passport can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days, but US and Canadian passports do not give that benefit. This page covers which passport to use, how to apply, payment, flights and transit visas, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Jamaican citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Jamaican passport: visa needed. Jamaica is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- British passport: visa-free for up to 45 days. US or Canadian passport: e-visa needed.
- Best option on a Jamaican 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 Kingston all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Jamaica from Havana; Jamaica has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Jamaican visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 323 arrivals from Jamaica in 2019. The number fell to 25 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and stood at 69 in 2022. January 2023 brought another 14 Jamaican visitors.
Vietnam visa for Jamaican citizens: your options
| Passport or option | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaican, e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| British 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 Jamaican 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, including any middle names.
- 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 Jamaican 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. Some Jamaican cards have limits on payments in US dollars, so check yours with the bank 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, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of Jamaica all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 9 am on a Friday in Kingston arrives at 9 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas, Easter and August: these are the busiest travel 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. A connection in the United States requires a valid US visa, even if you stay in the airport. Check the transit rules of any other country where you change planes.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Jamaica. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Kingston. Instead, Vietnam’s ambassador to Cuba, based in Havana, is also accredited to Jamaica. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Jamaica for Vietnam. Jamaica has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston, which will tell you which Jamaican mission can help. British passport holders can also ask the British Embassy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from Kingston, 2 weeks in Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), since the trip includes the mainland.
- Jamaican-British nurse from Montego Bay, 3 weeks in Hanoi and Sapa: visa-free on the British passport for up to 45 days.
- English teacher from Mandeville starting a job in Da Nang: a single-entry e-visa to arrive, then a work permit and work visa arranged by the employer.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Jamaican citizens
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Jamaican passport. With a British passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Jamaica?
No. Vietnam’s ambassador in Havana covers Jamaica. 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; King’s House, Jamaica (January 2022). Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
