Yes, Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a Venezuelan passport. Venezuela is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the usual choice is the Vietnam visa for Venezuelan 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 Venezuelans now live in Colombia, Spain, the United States or elsewhere, and many hold a second passport. This page explains which passport to use (a Portuguese one does not help), what to do if your passport was only extended, how to pay, timing, flights and the embassies on both sides.
Vietnam visa for Venezuelan citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed on a Venezuelan passport: yes.
- Spanish or Italian passport: up to 45 days visa-free. Portuguese passport: e-visa needed too.
- Best option otherwise: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Passport: the printed expiry date should be at least 6 months after arrival.
- Payment: use an international card or a US dollar account, not a bolívar card.
- Embassies: Vietnam in Caracas (also covering Colombia), Venezuela in Hanoi.
How many Venezuelan visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 1,407 arrivals from Venezuela in 2019. The number fell to 64 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and recovered to 455 in 2022. In January 2023, 117 Venezuelans arrived.
Vietnam visa for Venezuelan citizens: which passport to use
| Passport or option | Visa needed? | Best choice |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish or Italian passport | No, up to 45 days | Travel on it for short trips |
| Portuguese passport | Yes | E-visa, because Portugal is not on the exemption list |
| Colombian or American passport | Yes | E-visa |
| Venezuelan passport | Yes | E-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 / US$50 |
| Phu Quoc island | No, up to 30 days | Direct flights to Phu Quoc only |
The Portuguese point surprises many families of Portuguese origin: Spain and Italy are visa-free, but Portugal is not. Whichever passport you choose, use the same one for check-in, entry and exit.
Extended passports and living abroad
- Extended passports: the e-visa form asks for the expiry date printed on your data page. If your passport has only been extended by a sticker or a government decree, renew it or travel on another passport, because airlines and border officers may not accept the extension.
- Living abroad: you can apply from any country. Enter your current address and phone number, for example in Bogotá or Madrid; the e-visa is still issued on your Venezuelan passport.
- Residence permits: a residence card from Colombia, Spain or another country does not replace a Vietnamese visa.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Venezuelan citizen
- Check your passport. The printed expiry date should be at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Enter both surnames exactly as in the passport. If the form will not take accents or ñ, copy the spelling 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.
- Pay with an international card. Bolívar cards usually cannot pay in US dollars online, so use a card from a US dollar account, a card issued abroad, or apply through our service.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn and choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry.
When to apply: time difference, holidays and flights
Vietnam is 11 hours ahead of Caracas all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so if you apply at 9 pm on a Thursday in Caracas, it is already 8 am on Friday in Hanoi, and Friday counts as your first working day. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Carnival and Tet in 2027: Carnival falls on 8 and 9 February 2027, just after Tet starts on 6 February. Processing slows or pauses around Tet; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. So apply in January.
- Semana Santa and December: other busy periods. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most routes connect in Bogotá, Panama City, Madrid or Istanbul, so check each transit country’s rules for Venezuelan passports too.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Venezuelan 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 full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
Embassies on both sides
Embassy of Vietnam in Caracas. It covers both Venezuela and Colombia and handles paper visas and consular matters. However, you do not need it for an e-visa.
Embassy of Venezuela in Hanoi. Contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help during your trip.
Worked examples
- Couple from Caracas, 2 weeks in Vietnam in December: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), paid from a US dollar account.
- Venezuelan living in Bogotá, 3 weeks in Vietnam and Thailand: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50), with the Bogotá address on the form.
- Venezuelan-Portuguese family from Valencia: e-visas for everyone, because the Portuguese passports also need one.
- Venezuelan-Spanish dual citizen in Madrid, 10-day trip: no visa needed on the Spanish passport.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Venezuelan citizens
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Venezuelan passport. Venezuela is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
Does my Portuguese passport let me enter Vietnam without a visa?
No. Portugal is not on the exemption list, so you need an e-visa on that passport too.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Venezuela?
Yes, in Caracas. You do not need to visit it for an e-visa.
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 and visa on arrival.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; Viet Nam News (August 2026). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
