Yes, Peruvian citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a Peruvian passport. Peru is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the usual choice is the Vietnam visa for Peruvian 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.
Some Peruvians do not need a visa at all. Peruvian-Japanese (Nikkei), Peruvian-Spanish and Peruvian-Italian dual citizens can enter for 45 days on their second passport. This page covers which passport to use, business travel linked to CPTPP and Vietnamese companies in Peru, the 12-hour time difference, timing, costs and the embassies.
Vietnam visa for Peruvian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed on a Peruvian passport: yes.
- Japanese, Spanish or Italian passport: up to 45 days visa-free.
- Best option otherwise: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of Lima.
- Embassies: Peru in Hanoi (since 2015); Vietnam covers Peru from Santiago, Chile, with an honorary consul in Lima.
How many Peruvian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 2,074 arrivals from Peru in 2019. The number fell to just 13 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and recovered to 711 in 2022. In January 2023 alone, 264 Peruvians arrived.
Vietnam visa for Peruvian citizens: which passport to use
| Passport or option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese, Spanish or Italian passport | Up to 45 days | Free | Dual citizens on trips under 45 days |
| E-visa on your Peruvian passport | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Everyone else, and longer trips |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Paper visa via the embassy in Santiago | Depends on type | Set by the embassy | Work and special cases |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
- Peruvian and Japanese: Japan is on Vietnam’s 45-day list, so a Nikkei traveler with a Japanese passport can enter without a visa. Then use the same passport for check-in, entry and exit.
- Peruvian and Spanish or Italian: the same applies.
- Peruvian and American or Chilean: no help here, because both also need a visa.
- Trips longer than 45 days: use the Peruvian passport with a 90-day e-visa.
Business travel between Peru and Vietnam
Both countries belong to the CPTPP trade agreement and to APEC, and Vietnam will host APEC in 2027. In addition, Vietnamese companies are active in Peru; for example, Viettel launched the Bitel mobile network there in 2014. As a result, many Peruvian visitors are engineers, managers and buyers rather than tourists. For repeated visits within 90 days, a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) is usually the best choice. For a job in Vietnam, however, you need a work permit and a work visa arranged by the employer.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Peruvian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The DNI is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Enter both surnames. Peruvian passports show paternal and maternal surnames; type both in the surname field, in the same order. If the form will not take ñ or 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 single or multiple entry and your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry.
When to apply: the 12-hour time difference and holidays
Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of Lima all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so if you apply at 9 pm on a Thursday in Lima, it is already 9 am on Friday in Hanoi, and Friday counts as your first working day. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Fiestas Patrias (late July), Semana Santa and December: the busiest travel periods from Peru. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027, during the Peruvian summer. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most routes connect in Madrid, Amsterdam or the United States; a US connection needs a US visa.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Peruvian citizens cost
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Because it is charged in US dollars, your bank may add a conversion fee if you pay from a soles account, so a US dollar account or card is usually cheaper. 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.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Peru. Vietnam has no embassy in Lima. Its embassy in Santiago, Chile, covers Peru, and Vietnam has an honorary consul in Lima. You do not need either for an e-visa.
Embassy of Peru in Hanoi. Peru opened it in May 2015. Contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help during your trip.
Worked examples
- Couple from Lima, 2 weeks in Vietnam over Fiestas Patrias: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), applied in early July.
- Nikkei traveler from Lima with a Japanese passport, 3-week holiday: no visa needed on the Japanese passport, because the trip is under 45 days.
- Telecom engineer from Arequipa, training in Hanoi twice in 2 months: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) covering both visits within 90 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Peruvian citizens
Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Peruvian passport. Peru is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Peru?
No. The Vietnamese embassy in Santiago, Chile, covers Peru, and there is an honorary consul in Lima.
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.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Customs Today (June 2015). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
