Yes, Taiwan passport holders need a visa to visit mainland Vietnam. Taiwan is not on Vietnam’s visa-free list, so every traveler, including children, needs a visa before boarding. The easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Taiwan passport holders issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry. Processing usually takes about 3 working days.
Taiwan is one of the largest sources of visitors to Vietnam that still need a visa. Because there is no Vietnamese embassy in Taiwan, the e-visa is the practical route for almost everyone. This guide covers the options, the timing around Lunar New Year, business trips and where to get consular help.
Vietnam visa for Taiwan passport holders: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes, for mainland Vietnam.
- Best option: 90-day e-visa, US$25 single / US$50 multiple entry.
- Consular help in Taiwan: Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei.
- Processing: about 3 working days in Vietnam.
- Time difference: Taiwan is 1 hour ahead of Vietnam.
Do Taiwan passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Vietnam’s visa exemptions cover a list of mainly European countries, Japan, South Korea and several ASEAN neighbours. Taiwan is not included. Therefore, Taiwanese tourists, business travelers and students all need a visa. You can confirm the latest list in our guide to who is exempted from Vietnam visa.
The only exception is Phu Quoc island. Any foreign visitor can stay there for up to 30 days without a visa when flying in directly from abroad, or when transiting through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City without leaving the airport.
How many Taiwanese travelers visit Vietnam?
Taiwan is one of Vietnam’s largest sources of visitors who need a visa. The Ministry of Public Security counted 940,776 arrivals from Taiwan in 2019. Numbers fell during the border closures and reached 143,662 in 2022, followed by 91,644 in January 2023 alone, around Lunar New Year.
Vietnam visa options for Taiwan passport holders
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Holidays and short business trips |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Visa through VECO Taipei | Depends on type | Set by the office | Special cases and sponsored long stays |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
For most trips, the e-visa is the clear winner. Read the full Vietnam e-visa guide for every step.
How to apply step by step
- Check your passport. It should be valid for at least six months after you arrive and have blank pages.
- Prepare a portrait and a passport scan. Use a 4×6 cm photo on a white background, and photograph the whole data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Copy your name exactly as in the passport, in the same romanised spelling and order.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through a service. Our application form is also available in traditional Chinese.
- Pay by international card, then keep your registration code to check the result.
- Print the e-visa and check every detail before you fly.
Business trips: Vietnam visa for Taiwan travelers
Many travelers from Taiwan visit factories, suppliers and partners in Vietnam. For meetings, trade fairs and short visits, choose the business purpose on the e-visa form. However, if you will actually work in Vietnam, for example as a manager or engineer on long assignment, you need a work permit and a work visa sponsored by the Vietnamese employer. An e-visa is not a substitute for that.
Timing around Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year in Taiwan and Tet in Vietnam fall in the same weeks. During Tet, the Vietnam Immigration Department stops processing for about a week. For example, e-visas were not processed from 14 to 22 February 2026. Tet 2027 starts on 6 February, so apply well before the end of January if you travel around then. Our guide to the Vietnam visa processing time shows how working days are counted.
Vietnam visa for Taiwan passports: cost
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for all nationalities. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the exact total for a Taiwan passport appears before payment. Compare every route in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
Where to get consular help in Taiwan
Vietnam and Taiwan do not have formal diplomatic relations, so there is no Vietnamese embassy in Taiwan. Instead, the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (VECO) acts as Vietnam’s representative office and handles consular matters. Check its official website for the current address, opening hours and visa services before you visit.
Taiwan’s offices in Vietnam
Taiwan has no embassy in Vietnam either. Instead, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Hanoi and its office in Ho Chi Minh City help Taiwanese travelers with lost passports and emergencies. Keep a copy of your passport and e-visa on your phone, because if your passport is lost you need both a replacement document and new permission to leave Vietnam.
Worked examples
- A couple from Taipei, 5 nights in Ho Chi Minh City: two single-entry e-visas, 2 × US$25 = US$50 in government fees, applied for two weeks before departure.
- A buyer from Taichung visiting suppliers in Binh Duong four times a year: one 90-day multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) per quarter covers all trips within its dates, choosing the business purpose.
- A family from Kaohsiung flying straight to Phu Quoc for a week: no visa needed, as long as they stay on the island.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Taiwan passport holders
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Taiwan?
No. The Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei handles consular work instead.
Can Taiwan passport holders get a visa on arrival?
Only with a pre-arranged approval letter and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days with an e-visa. Choose dates that cover your whole trip, because a tourist e-visa generally cannot be extended inside Vietnam.
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.
Sources: Vietnam National E-Visa Portal (evisa.gov.vn); Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP and 229/NQ-CP on visa exemption; Vietnam Immigration Department notice on Tet 2026 processing. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
