Yes, Liechtenstein citizens need a visa for Vietnam. This often surprises travelers, because Swiss citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days, but Liechtenstein is not on the same list. The simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Liechtenstein 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.
If you also hold a Swiss or German passport, you can travel on it visa-free instead; an Austrian passport does not help. This page explains which passport to use, how to apply, timing, costs, and where to get help in Vietnam.
Vietnam visa for Liechtenstein citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Liechtenstein passport: visa needed. Liechtenstein is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Swiss or German passport: visa-free for up to 45 days. Austrian passport: e-visa needed.
- Best option on a Liechtenstein passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of Vaduz in winter, 5 in summer.
- Help in Vietnam: the Embassy of Switzerland in Hanoi assists Liechtenstein citizens.
How many visitors from Liechtenstein go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 335 arrivals on Liechtenstein passports in 2019, a high number for a country of about 40,000 people. Only 1 arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed. In 2022 the figure was 56, and January 2023 alone brought another 20.
Vietnam visa for Liechtenstein citizens: which passport to use
| Passport | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | E-visa or other visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| Swiss or German | Visa-free | 45 days | Free |
| Austrian | E-visa or other visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| Any, Phu Quoc only | Visa-free on the island | 30 days | Free |
Choose one passport and use it for the whole trip: for the airline check-in, Vietnamese immigration on arrival and departure, and the hotel registration. A Swiss residence permit does not count; the result depends on the passport. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Liechtenstein citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The Liechtenstein identity card is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Type your name without umlauts. Copy the spelling from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page, where ü usually appears as UE.
- 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 Liechtenstein citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Liechtenstein and Swiss Visa and Mastercard cards normally work for this payment. 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 6 hours ahead of Liechtenstein in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at noon on a Friday in Vaduz arrives after office hours in Hanoi, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Winter holidays: Christmas, New Year and the February ski holidays are popular times to travel. Apply at least 2 weeks before.
- 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: most travelers fly from Zurich with one stop, or take a nonstop Vietnam Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Liechtenstein. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Vaduz. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Bern, Switzerland, covers Liechtenstein. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Help in Vietnam. Liechtenstein has no embassy in Vietnam. Under a long-standing arrangement, Swiss embassies help Liechtenstein citizens abroad, so in an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Embassy of Switzerland in Hanoi or the Swiss Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.
Worked examples
- Couple from Vaduz with Liechtenstein passports only, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Hoi An: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each).
- Family from Schaan with Liechtenstein and Swiss passports, 3 weeks in the south: visa-free on the Swiss passports for up to 45 days.
- Engineer from Balzers on a 2-month posting in Ho Chi Minh City: a 90-day e-visa, since the stay is longer than 45 days, even with a Swiss passport.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Liechtenstein citizens
Do Liechtenstein citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Unlike Switzerland, Liechtenstein is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Liechtenstein?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Bern covers Liechtenstein. 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; Embassy of Vietnam in Switzerland. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
