Independent visa-handling service. Vietnam Visa by BDA is not affiliated with the Vietnamese government.

Yes, you need a visa. Greece is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list, so Greek passport holders need a visa for any visit, of any length. The simplest and cheapest route is the eVisa: valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and accepted at all 83 entry points. Greece is a smaller European source market for Vietnam, generating an estimated low tens of thousands of arrivals a year, part of Europe's strong roughly 39% year-on-year growth into Vietnam during its record 2025 (21+ million international arrivals).

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Do Greek Citizens Need a Visa for Vietnam?

Yes. Vietnam does not waive visas for Greek passport holders, so you need a visa for any purpose: tourism, family visits, conferences, or short-term business. There is no general visa-free window, and leaving the airport's international transit area counts as entering Vietnam. For almost every traveler, the eVisa is the route we recommend, and it is cheaper, safer, and accepted at more borders than legacy visa-on-arrival.

Why the eVisa Is the Right Choice

The Vietnam eVisa is an electronic visa issued by Vietnam's Immigration Department and emailed to you as a PDF. No embassy visit, no visa-on-arrival queue. For Greek citizens it offers:

  • Up to 90 days validity (1-month or 3-month options).
  • Single or multiple entry: pick multiple if you might take a side trip to a neighbouring country and re-enter.
  • Acceptance at all 83 designated entry points: 17 airports, 27 land borders, and 39 seaports.
  • One document for tourism and short business: there are no separate short-stay categories.

You can apply yourself at the official portal, evisa.gov.vn, or let us handle the whole application for a small service fee. Either way the government fee is the same; what we add is a review of every detail before submission, error correction, faster processing options, and English-language support if anything looks off.

Requirements for Greek Applicants

  • A Greek passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned exit, with at least two blank pages.
  • A clear scan of your passport bio page, all four corners visible, no glare.
  • A passport-style portrait photo: 4x6 cm, plain white background, taken in the last 6 months, no glasses, neutral expression.
  • Your travel dates and intended entry point (airport, land border, or seaport).
  • An email address and a Visa or Mastercard for the government and service fees.

Cost: What Greek Citizens Pay

OptionValidityOur fee (per applicant)
1 Month Single Entry30 days from arrival$54
1 Month Multiple Entry30 days from arrival$84
3 Month Single Entry90 days from arrival$94
3 Month Multiple Entry90 days from arrival$104

All prices include the Vietnam Immigration Department's stamp fee, with no hidden add-ons. The official government fee is USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry) and is non-refundable even if an application is rejected, which is exactly why our pre-submission review matters. Your card is charged in USD, so your bank applies its own exchange rate to euros. See the full fee breakdown and currency estimator →

Processing Times

  • Normal: 5 to 10 business days.
  • Urgent: 2 business days (+$45 per applicant).
  • Super Urgent: 1 business day (+$85 per applicant).

Times start when our team submits your application to Immigration, usually within 2 business hours of payment during office hours (08:00 to 21:00 GMT+7). Apply at least 2 to 3 weeks ahead where you can, and add a buffer around Vietnamese public holidays such as Tet, when the Immigration Department is closed and even urgent processing pauses.

Single vs Multiple Entry

Single entry is enough for a one-way visit, even with domestic flights inside Vietnam (Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc all count as one entry). Multiple entry is the right choice if you plan to leave and re-enter, for example a regional itinerary through Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand, or a cruise that calls at several Vietnamese ports. Both options carry the same 90-day maximum, so if there is any chance you will leave and return, choose multiple entry.

⚠️ Do not overstay. Under the December 2025 fine schedule, overstays draw tiered penalties rising to as much as VND 40 million for the most serious cases, plus possible deportation and a future entry ban. On arrival, check that the exit date stamped in your passport matches your permitted stay, and leave on or before that date.

Photo & Passport Requirements

  • Portrait photo, 4x6 cm, color, JPG or JPEG, taken within the last 6 months.
  • Plain white background, no shadows, filters, glasses, or head coverings (unless religious).
  • Full face to camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
  • A clear scan of your passport bio page with all four corners visible and no glare.
  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your planned exit, with two blank pages.

A non-compliant photo or bio-page scan is the single most common cause of a stuck or rejected application. Our team checks yours against the requirements before anything is filed.

How to Apply, Step by Step

  1. Open our application form.
  2. Pick your visa type, processing speed, and number of applicants (up to 10 in one order).
  3. Enter trip details: nationality (Greece), entry point, arrival date, and contact email.
  4. Add each applicant's information exactly as printed on the passport.
  5. Review, pay, and submit. We review within 2 business hours and file with Immigration after any corrections.
  6. Receive your eVisa PDF by email. Print it in color and bring it with your passport.

See the full walkthrough on our How to Apply page.

Where Greek Citizens Typically Arrive

All of the following accept the eVisa:

  • Athens (ATH) one-stop via Gulf hubs: Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates) or Abu Dhabi — into Hanoi (HAN) or Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
  • One-stop via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) into HAN/SGN/DAD
  • Connections via European hubs (Frankfurt FRA, Paris CDG) onto Vietnam Airlines or partners

Common Questions From Greek Applicants

Do Greek citizens need a visa for Vietnam in 2026?

Yes. Greece is not visa-exempt for Vietnam, so Greek passport holders must get an eVisa before arrival. The application is completed entirely online.

What are the eVisa fees and validity for Greek travellers?

The government fee is USD 25 for a single-entry eVisa and USD 50 for multiple entry, both valid for up to 90 days.

Which airports can I use to enter Vietnam with an eVisa?

The eVisa is accepted at 83 ports of entry, including the main airports in Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Da Nang (DAD).

My eVisa was denied. What now?

Because we review every application before submitting, we catch most issues up front, such as a passport expiring within 6 months. If we spot a problem — or we anticipate that Vietnam Immigration would deny your application — we refund you in full before submitting and suggest alternatives. See our Terms and Conditions.

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