Yes, Turkish citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Ordinary passports of Türkiye are not on Vietnam’s visa-free list, so every traveler, children included, needs a visa before boarding. The easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Turkish 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.
This guide adds what other pages leave out: how to type Turkish letters such as ş, ğ and ı on the form, how to time your application around Bayram holidays and Tet, the options for Turkish citizens with a second European passport, and where the embassies are on both sides.
Vietnam visa for Turkish citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes, for ordinary Turkish passports.
- Best option: 90-day e-visa, US$25 single / US$50 multiple entry.
- Dual citizens: a German or other listed EU passport can give 45 days visa-free.
- Vietnamese embassy in Türkiye: Ankara. Turkish embassy in Vietnam: Hanoi.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Türkiye all year.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Vietnam’s unilateral exemption covers 24 countries, mostly in Europe plus Japan and South Korea, and bilateral agreements cover several ASEAN neighbours, Chile and Panama. Türkiye is in neither group. Therefore, Turkish tourists, business travelers and students need a visa for the mainland. Holders of diplomatic or official passports follow separate rules, so they should check with the embassy. See the full list in our guide to who is exempted from Vietnam visa.
The exception is Phu Quoc island, where any foreign visitor can stay up to 30 days without a visa when arriving directly from abroad or transiting through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City without leaving the airport.
How many Turkish visitors go to Vietnam?
According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, 19,313 Turkish citizens entered Vietnam in 2019. Unlike most countries, arrivals from Türkiye never fell to almost zero: 3,379 still came in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were largely closed. By 2022 the number had recovered to 8,959.
Vietnam visa for Turkish citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Holidays, honeymoons and business trips |
| Second passport from a listed EU country | Up to 45 days | Free | Turkish-German and other dual citizens |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Embassy visa, Ankara | Depends on type | Set by the embassy | Special cases and sponsored long stays |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Vietnam visa for Turkish citizens with a European passport
Many Turkish citizens also hold a German, Dutch, French or other European passport. If your second passport is from one of the 24 countries on Vietnam’s list, such as Germany, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Sweden or Switzerland, you can enter visa-free for up to 45 days on it. However, travel on that passport from check-in to exit. Austrian and Greek passports are not on the list, so their holders still need a visa.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Turkish citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Type your name carefully. If the form does not accept letters such as ç, ş, ğ, ı, İ, ö or ü, use the spelling in the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page (the MRZ). For example, ŞAHİN appears there as SAHIN. Use the same spelling in every field.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background with no glasses. A Turkish biometric photo is a different size, so take a new one. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Scan the whole data page, with all four corners and the MRZ visible.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through a service if you want your form checked.
- Pay and print. Keep the registration code, then print and check the e-visa.
Paying with a Turkish bank card
The e-visa fee is charged in US dollars. Before you pay, make sure your card is open for international online payments; some Turkish cards have this switched off until you enable it in the bank’s app. Your bank will also convert lira to dollars at its own rate and may add a fee.
When to apply: Bayram holidays and Tet
Turkish travel peaks around the Ramazan and Kurban Bayram holidays, whose dates move every year, as well as in the summer. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s Tet holiday pauses processing for about a week; in 2026, e-visas were not processed from 14 to 22 February, and Tet 2027 starts on 6 February. Since Vietnam is 4 hours ahead, a form paid on a Friday afternoon in Istanbul arrives after the office day has ended in Vietnam. Apply at least two weeks ahead, and see how the days are counted in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
Flights from Türkiye
Istanbul is a major hub for flights to Asia, and Turkish Airlines connects Istanbul with Vietnam. Schedules change, so check the current timetable when you book. Your e-visa then works at 17 Vietnamese airports and many land and sea gates; see the full list of Vietnam e-visa ports of entry.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Turkish citizens cost?
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the exact total for a Turkish passport appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
Embassies on both sides
- Embassy of Vietnam, Ankara: 414 Sokak No: 14, Birlik Mahallesi, 06610 Çankaya, Ankara.
- Vietnam trade office, Istanbul: handles trade matters only. For visas, contact the embassy in Ankara.
- Embassy of Türkiye, Hanoi: contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help in Vietnam.
Business trips
For meetings, trade fairs and short visits to suppliers, choose the business purpose on the e-visa form. However, if you will work in Vietnam, for example as an engineer on a project, you need a work permit and a work visa sponsored by the Vietnamese employer.
Worked examples
- A honeymoon couple from Istanbul, 10 days in Hanoi, Ha Long and Phu Quoc: two single-entry e-visas, 2 × US$25 = US$50. Their Phu Quoc leg is a domestic flight, so the e-visa covers it.
- A Turkish-German traveler, 3 weeks in Vietnam: no visa needed on the German passport, as long as the whole trip is flown on it.
- A textile buyer from Izmir visiting factories four times a year: a 90-day multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) per quarter, with the business purpose selected.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Turkish citizens
Can Turkish citizens 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.
Can I apply at the trade office in Istanbul?
No. The trade office does not issue visas. Apply online for an e-visa, or contact the embassy in Ankara.
How long can Turkish citizens stay?
Up to 90 days with an e-visa. 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); Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrivals by nationality, 2019 to January 2023; Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP and 229/NQ-CP on visa exemption. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
