Do Ethiopian Citizens Need a Visa to Vietnam?
Yes. All Ethiopian citizens are REQUIRED to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for tourism or business purpose, for a few days or up to a few months stay, no matter where they are at the time of application or where they are departing for Vietnam.
Type of visa
Visa Requirement
Tourist visa
Required
Business visa
Required
To visit Vietnam, travelers with Ethiopia passports should also meet the entry requirements:
- Ethiopia passport should be valid for at least 6 months following arrival date in Vietnam;
- Ethiopia passport has at least 2 blank pages.
How to Apply for Vietnam Visa for Ethiopian Citizens?
Ethiopian citizens and passport holders can choose one of the following two methods to apply for a Vietnam visa:
1. Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy
There is no embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Ethiopia up to now.
Contact the local Vietnam embassy/consulate in nearby countries (if you are not residing in Ethiopia currently) to get visa stamp on your passport before departure to Vietnam.
2. Apply Vietnam Visa Online (Recommended)
The easiest way to get a visa for Vietnam for Ethiopia citizens who are traveling to Vietnam by air is to apply online for Visa on Arrival (VOA).
With VOA, you apply online via website: www.vietnam-visa.com by:
How much is a Vietnam visa on arrival for Ethiopian citizens?
The Vietnam visa on arrival fees for holders of Ethiopia passport is US$25 or US$50 for actual visa stamping at Vietnam airport PLUS the visa approval letter fee which is from US$17.25, depending on your type of visa, how fast you want to get your letter and number of people in your application.
Please check the table below for the exact amount you need to pay for your visa on arrival cost for Vietnam.
| Type of visa | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3+ pax | Stamping fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month single entry | $21 | $18.25 | $17.25 | $25 |
| 3 months single entry | $34 | $30.25 | $28.25 | $25 |
| 1 month multiple entry | $26 | $23.25 | $22.25 | $50 |
| 3 months multiple entry | $55 | $52.25 | $46.75 | $50 |
Service Fee is quoted in US $/pax
- US $10/pax for 1 working day processing;
- US $25/pax for 4 working hours processing;
- US $50/pax for 2 working hours processing.