Is Vietnam visa-free for Indians?
No. Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa before they fly to Vietnam. The Embassy of India in Hanoi says Indian nationals should have a preapproved visa. (Embassy of India, Hanoi — checked 2026-11-04) Vietnam's exemption list marks India for diplomatic and official passports only. (Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs — checked 2026-11-04) Most Indian travelers use the eVisa. The one way in without a visa is a stay limited to Phu Quoc, up to 30 days.
What the official pages say
Three government pages answer this, and they agree. We read all three on 4 November 2026.
We found no official notice of a visa-free scheme for Indian tourists. If you read that this has changed, look for the notice on a .gov.vn or .gov.in page before you book.
| Source | What it says |
|---|---|
| Embassy of India, Hanoi, page updated 29 October 2026 | Indian nationals should have a preapproved visa, from Vietnam's Embassy or Consulate General in India, or as an e-visa. |
| Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs list, article dated 30 June 2025 | India appears for diplomatic and official passports, 90 days. The ordinary passport column is blank. |
| Embassy of Vietnam, New Delhi | Travelers entering Vietnam, for any purpose, need a valid visa before traveling. |
Can Indians get a visa on arrival?
Not the kind you buy at the airport with no paperwork. The Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi calls pre-approved visas on arrival "available but considered case-by-case", and says you must book your flight and hotel before you request one. It describes the request as one you make at the Embassy. (Embassy of Vietnam, New Delhi)
Private agents sell a similar route: an approval letter from a sponsor, which you take to a counter at the airport. We do not sell it. The differences are here: eVisa or visa on arrival.
Your airline checks documents at check-in, so do not fly counting on a counter in Vietnam to solve it.
The Phu Quoc exception
Foreign passports, Indian included, can enter Phu Quoc island without a visa for up to 30 days. (Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs) The Embassy in New Delhi says this also covers a traveler who transits through an international checkpoint on the way to the island. (Embassy of Vietnam, New Delhi)
It covers the island only. If you plan to see Hanoi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City on the same trip, you need a visa from the start. Layovers are covered here: Vietnam visa for a layover.
How long the eVisa takes: two different figures
The Embassy in New Delhi writes that an eVisa is processed "within 05 – 30 working days" and advises applying 7 to 40 working days before you leave. That page carries dates from 2024 and 2025. (Embassy of Vietnam, New Delhi: e-visa) Other official pages give a shorter figure: the US State Department says 3 to 5 working days (US State Department), and the portal itself lists 3 working days for a complete, paid application.
So plan on 3 to 5 working days, and treat that as normal, not as a promise. Holidays and correction requests add time. With a flight inside a week, see the cut-offs in Indian time: Compare urgent eVisa tiers and ICT cut-offsindia/.
The government fee is US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry. It is not refunded. Your bank converts it to rupees at its own rate.
Before you apply from India
The Embassy in New Delhi names evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn as the portals and says all other websites are invalid. (Embassy of Vietnam, New Delhi: e-visa) Other sites cannot issue a visa. Private agents, InTimeVisa included, file on that portal for a fee and are not the government.
If you are going to work rather than visit, the Embassy of India advises having your job contract, work permit, residence card or the right visa in place first. (Embassy of India, Hanoi)
The full guide for Indian passports: Vietnam visa for Indians: Vietnam eVisa fees, requirements and how to apply. A one-page list to check before you pay: Indian pre-submit checklist.
- Passport expiry at least 6 months after the day you arrive
- Name exactly as on the passport, including a passport with a single name
- International and online use switched on for your card, in your bank's app
- Entry and exit ports that match your flights
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam in 2026?
Yes, on an ordinary passport. The Embassy of India in Hanoi says Indian nationals should have a preapproved visa, and we found no official notice of a change as of 4 November 2026.
Can Indians get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?
Not without arranging it first. The Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi says pre-approved visas on arrival are considered case by case, after you book your flight and hotel.
Is Phu Quoc visa-free for Indians?
Yes, for up to 30 days, if you stay on the island. Going on to the rest of Vietnam needs a visa.
How long does a Vietnam eVisa take for Indians?
Plan on 3 to 5 working days. The Embassy in New Delhi gives a longer range, 5 to 30 working days, on a page dated 2024 and 2025.
Do Indian diplomatic passports need a visa?
Vietnam's exemption list marks India for diplomatic and official passports, up to 90 days. Check the terms with your ministry or the Embassy before you travel.
Want someone to file it for you?
We check, file and track the application for one all-in price, shown before you pay. InTimeVisa is a private agent, not the Vietnamese government, and approval stays with the Immigration Department.