Yes, citizens of Trinidad and Tobago need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a Trinidad and Tobago passport. The simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinbagonians also hold a British passport, which is visa-free for Vietnam for up to 45 days; US and Canadian passports are not. The two countries only set up diplomatic relations in February 2023, so neither has an embassy in the other yet. This page covers which passport to use, how to apply, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Trinidad and Tobago citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Trinidad and Tobago passport: visa needed. The country is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- British passport: visa-free for up to 45 days. US or Canadian passport: e-visa needed.
- Best option on a Trinidad and Tobago passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Port of Spain all year.
- Embassies: none in either capital; apply online.
How many visitors from Trinidad and Tobago go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 382 arrivals on Trinidad and Tobago passports in 2019. Only 2 arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 79 came in 2022. January 2023 alone brought another 23 visitors.
Vietnam visa for Trinidad and Tobago citizens: your options
| Passport or option | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago, e-visa | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| British passport | Visa-free | 45 days | Free |
| US or Canadian passport | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 |
| Any passport, Phu Quoc only | Visa-free on the island | 30 days | Free |
If you hold two 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. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa from Trinidad and Tobago
- 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 Trinidad and Tobago 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. Some local cards have low limits for payments in US dollars, so check yours with the bank first. 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: Carnival, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Trinidad and Tobago all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 10 am on a Friday in Port of Spain arrives at 9 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Carnival and Tet together: in 2027, Carnival falls on 8 and 9 February, just after Tet starts on 6 February. Processing slows or pauses around Tet; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. For a trip after Carnival, apply in January.
- Christmas: December is busy. Apply at least 3 weeks before you fly.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. A connection in the United States requires a valid US visa, even if you stay in the airport. Many travelers route through London or another European hub instead.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for Trinidad and Tobago. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Port of Spain. If you need a paper visa, contact the Vietnamese embassy in the country where you live. You do not need any embassy for an e-visa.
Trinidad and Tobago for Vietnam. There is no embassy or consulate of Trinidad and Tobago in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs in Port of Spain. British passport holders can also ask the British Embassy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from Port of Spain, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Hoi An in March: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), flying through London.
- Engineer from San Fernando on a 1-month project in Vung Tau: a single-entry e-visa, with the company’s details on the form.
- Trinbagonian-British teacher from Scarborough, Tobago, 3 weeks in Vietnam: visa-free on the British passport for up to 45 days.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Trinidad and Tobago citizens
Do citizens of Trinidad and Tobago need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Trinidad and Tobago passport. With a British passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Trinidad and Tobago?
No. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online; no embassy visit is needed.
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; Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago (February 2023). Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
