Yes, Monegasque citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Monaco is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, even though its neighbours France and Italy are, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Monegasque 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.
Most people living in Monaco are not Monegasque citizens. If you are a resident with a French, Italian or other passport, the rules for that passport apply, not this page. Below you will find the e-visa steps, flights from Nice, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Monegasque citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Monegasque passport: visa needed. Monaco is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Monaco residents with French or Italian passports: visa-free for up to 45 days.
- Best option on a Monegasque 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 Monaco in winter, 5 in summer.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Monaco from Paris; Monaco has no mission in Vietnam.
How many Monegasque visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 62 arrivals on Monegasque passports in 2019, a notable number for a country with fewer than 10,000 citizens. None arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 13 came in 2022. January 2023 brought another 5.
Vietnam visa for Monegasque citizens: your options
| Passport or option | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monegasque, single-entry e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 |
| Monegasque, multiple-entry e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 |
| French or Italian passport (residents) | Visa-free | 45 days | Free |
| Any passport, Phu Quoc only | Visa-free on the island | 30 days | Free |
A Monaco residence card does not count; the result always depends on the passport you travel on. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list if you are unsure.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Monegasque citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The Monaco identity card is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Type your name without accents. Copy the spelling 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 Monegasque citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Monaco and French 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: events, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of Monaco 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 Monaco arrives after office hours in Hanoi, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Winter holidays: many Monegasques travel to Asia between November and March. 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: Monaco has no airport. Most travelers fly from Nice with one stop, or take a nonstop Vietnam Airlines flight from Paris to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Monaco. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Monaco. Instead, Vietnam’s ambassador to France, based in Paris, is also accredited to Monaco. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Monaco for Vietnam. Monaco has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact Monaco’s Department of External Relations, which will tell you which mission can help.
Worked examples
- Monegasque couple, 2 weeks in Hoi An and Hue in March: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying from Nice.
- Yacht owner from Monaco cruising between Vietnam and Thailand for 6 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) to leave and come back.
- French resident of Monaco, 3 weeks in Vietnam: visa-free on the French passport for up to 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Monegasque citizens
Do Monegasque citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Unlike France and Italy, Monaco is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Monaco?
No. Vietnam’s ambassador in Paris covers Monaco. 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; VOV. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
