Vietnam Visa for Taiwanese Citizens: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply

From Taipei's night markets to the coffee-scented streets of Hanoi, Vietnam is a short, sweet flight away, and sorting a Vietnam visa for Taiwanese citizens is now a straightforward online task rather than an embassy errand.

We help travelers across Asia get into Vietnam every day, and Taiwanese passport holders usually want to know the same things: do I need a visa, how long can I stay, what does it cost, and how do I avoid the mistakes that cause delays? Here's the full picture in plain terms.

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Taiwanese passport holders generally do need a visa to visit Vietnam, as Taiwan has not typically been on Vietnam's short visa-exemption list. Entry policies are reviewed periodically, so it's always worth a moment to confirm current rules, but the safe, practical assumption is that you'll want a visa arranged before you fly.

The reassuring part is how easy this has become. There's no need to mail your passport or queue at an office; the e-visa is an online application with the approval delivered to your inbox. For almost every Taiwanese tourist or family visitor, that's the route to take.

Vietnam visa options for Taiwanese travelers

Three practical routes exist, depending on your itinerary:

• E-visa (online) — The clear favorite. You apply electronically before travel, currently for stays of up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.
• Visa on arrival (VOA) — A pre-approval-letter system used mainly by those flying into Vietnam's major international airports, with a stamping fee paid in cash on arrival.
• Embassy or office visa — The traditional sticker visa via Vietnamese representative channels. Slower and more paperwork, but sometimes needed for work or long-stay purposes.

For tourism and visiting family, the e-visa wins almost every time. If you'd like a second opinion, a quick consultation with us will help.

Documents and requirements

The e-visa asks for very little. Taiwanese applicants generally need:

• A passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival, with two or more blank pages.
• A clear scan of the passport bio-data page (your photo page).
• A recent passport-style photo, plain background, no glasses, neutral expression.
• Your intended arrival and departure dates and your port of entry, such as Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City or Noi Bai in Hanoi.
• An address in Vietnam — your first hotel works fine.

The most common reason an application stalls is a poor photo: blurry, cropped, or with a busy background. A crisp, well-lit headshot takes seconds and spares you a resubmission.

What it costs and how long it takes

Vietnam charges a fixed government fee for the e-visa, and that figure can change, so confirm current rules and pricing before you pay. A trustworthy service adds a handling fee for reviewing your documents, submitting them correctly, and resolving any issues, genuinely useful when the official portal is being uncooperative.

On timing, standard processing is commonly estimated at around three business days, but please treat that as an estimate, not a promise. Peak seasons and incomplete forms can stretch it. We advise Taiwanese travelers to apply a week or two before departure. If time is short, our expedited service is built for exactly that.

How to apply, step by step

From need to ready-to-fly:

• Step 1: Choose your visa type, single or multiple entry, and your stay length.
• Step 2: Gather your passport scan, photo, and travel dates.
• Step 3: Complete the application carefully, ensuring your name and passport number match your passport exactly.
• Step 4: Pay the fee and submit.
• Step 5: Receive your approved e-visa by email, print it, and save a copy on your phone.

Carry the printout. We've seen travelers rely on a phone alone, then meet airport Wi-Fi that won't load. A paper backup is the cheapest peace of mind there is.

Tips for a smooth arrival in Vietnam

To ease your first hours: complete the Digital Arrival Card if your entry point requires it, keep small dollar or dong notes for any on-the-spot fees, and have your hotel address ready to show. Hand over your passport with your printed e-visa at immigration and you'll usually be through in minutes.

If you're looping through the region, each return to Vietnam uses an entry on your visa, so a multiple-entry e-visa is worth the modest extra cost.

Ready to get your Vietnam visa sorted with no stress? Start your application with us today and we'll handle the tricky bits while you plan the trip.

📌Start here: The complete Vietnam e-visa guide

Frequently asked questions

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Taiwanese passport holders generally do need a visa to visit Vietnam, as Taiwan has not typically been on Vietnam's short visa-exemption list. Entry policies are reviewed periodically, so it's always worth a moment to confirm current rules, but the safe, practical assumption is that you'll want a visa arranged...

General information to help you plan, not legal advice; visa and travel rules change. Contact us for your specific situation.