Yes, citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis need a visa for Vietnam. The federation is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.
Saint Kitts and Nevis runs the world’s oldest citizenship by investment programme, so many of its passport holders were born elsewhere. This page covers the e-visa steps, what investor-citizens should know, which second passports help, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Saint Kitts and Nevis is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- British passport: visa-free for up to 45 days, if you also hold one.
- Best option: 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 11 hours ahead of Basseterre all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers the federation from Havana; no Kittitian mission in Vietnam.
How many visitors from Saint Kitts and Nevis go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 175 arrivals on Saint Kitts and Nevis passports in 2019, a large number for a federation of about 50,000 people. Only 3 arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 49 came in 2022. January 2023 alone brought another 17.
Vietnam visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One holiday or business trip |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Several trips, or side trips to Cambodia or Thailand |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Passports obtained by investment
For investor-citizens, the same e-visa rules apply as for anyone born in the federation. Enter your place of birth exactly as the passport shows it, and answer the form’s questions about other nationalities and previous passports truthfully; a mismatch can lead to delays or a refusal. If you also hold a passport on the Vietnam visa exemption list, such as a British or German one, you may use that passport instead, for the whole trip.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.
- 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis 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. 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 11 hours ahead of Saint Kitts and Nevis all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 10 am on a Friday in Basseterre arrives at 9 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and Carnival: the Sugar Mas carnival runs over Christmas and New Year, a busy time to travel. Apply at least 3 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: there are no direct flights. Most routes connect through the United States or Europe. A connection in the United States requires a valid US visa, so check the transit rules where you change planes.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Saint Kitts and Nevis. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Basseterre. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Havana, Cuba, covers the federation. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Saint Kitts and Nevis for Vietnam. The federation has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Basseterre. British passport holders can also ask the British Embassy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from Basseterre, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each).
- Investor-citizen living in Hong Kong, three trips to Ho Chi Minh City in two months: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50), with the true place of birth on the form.
- Nevisian with a British passport, 3 weeks in Vietnam: visa-free on the British passport for up to 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens
Do Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. The federation is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Havana covers the federation. 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. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
