Yes, Tajik citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a Tajik passport. The simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Tajik 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.
Many Tajiks also hold a Russian passport, which is visa-free for Vietnam for up to 45 days. Tajikistan and Russia have a dual citizenship agreement, so this applies to a large group of travelers. This page explains which passport to use, how to enter your name, how to pay, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Tajik citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Tajik passport: visa needed. Tajikistan is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Russian passport: visa-free for up to 45 days.
- Best option on a Tajik passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 2 hours ahead of Dushanbe all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers Tajikistan from Astana; Tajikistan has no embassy in Vietnam.
How many Tajik visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 255 arrivals on Tajik passports in 2019. The number fell to 5 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and rose to 95 in 2022. January 2023 alone brought 31 visitors. Tajiks who entered on a Russian passport are counted as Russian, so the real number is higher.
Vietnam visa for Tajik citizens: your options
| Passport or option | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tajik, single-entry e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 |
| Tajik, multiple-entry e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 |
| Russian passport | Visa-free | 45 days | Free |
| Any passport, Phu Quoc only | Visa-free on the island | 30 days | Free |
If you hold both passports, choose one and use it for the whole trip: for the airline check-in, Vietnamese immigration on arrival and departure, and the hotel registration. For a stay longer than 45 days, a Russian passport holder can apply for a 90-day e-visa on that passport. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Tajik citizen
- Check your passport. It must be a valid international passport with at least six months left after arrival and blank pages. The internal ID card is not accepted.
- Use the Latin spelling of your name. Copy it from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page, not your own transliteration from Cyrillic. Surnames ending in -zoda or -ov must match the passport letter for letter.
- 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.
Paying for the Vietnam visa for Tajik citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. The payment is made online in US dollars by international card. Many cards issued in Tajikistan only work locally, so ask your bank whether yours accepts international online payments. If it does not, a relative or employer abroad can pay with an 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: Navruz, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 2 hours ahead of Tajikistan all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 4 pm on a Friday in Dushanbe arrives at 6 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Navruz and Eid: the Navruz holidays in March and the two Eid holidays are popular travel times. 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: there are no direct flights. Most travelers connect in Istanbul, Dubai or Almaty on the way to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Tajikistan. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Dushanbe. Instead, Vietnam’s ambassador to Kazakhstan, based in Astana, is also accredited to Tajikistan. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Tajikistan for Vietnam. Tajikistan has no embassy in Vietnam; its ambassador to Vietnam is based abroad. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dushanbe, which will tell you which Tajik mission can help.
Worked examples
- Couple from Dushanbe, 10 days in Nha Trang: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), paid by a relative abroad with an international card.
- Tajik-Russian dual citizen from Khujand, 3 weeks in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: visa-free on the Russian passport for up to 45 days.
- Student from Kulob visiting Vietnam and Thailand in 5 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) on the Tajik passport to leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Tajik citizens
Do Tajik citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Tajik passport. With a Russian passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Tajikistan?
No. Vietnam’s ambassador in Astana covers Tajikistan. 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; The World and Vietnam Report. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
