Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to enter Vietnam. Here is exactly what is required, how long it takes, what it costs, and how to apply online without the queues.
Yes, you need a visa. Hong Kong is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list, so Hong Kong 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. Hong Kong is a well-connected regional market with frequent direct flights to Vietnam, and Hong Kong passport holders are not visa-exempt. Arrivals continue to grow alongside strong air links between the two destinations.
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Yes. Vietnam does not waive visas for Hong Kong 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.
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 Hong Kong citizens it offers:
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.
| Option | Validity | Our fee (per applicant) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry | 30 days from arrival | $54 |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry | 30 days from arrival | $84 |
| 3 Month Single Entry | 90 days from arrival | $94 |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry | 90 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 Hong Kong dollars. See the full fee breakdown and currency estimator →
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 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.
⚠️ HKSAR vs BNO passports. The standard eVisa is issued to HKSAR passport holders. British National (Overseas) passports have seen eVisa rejections and border issues, so BNO-only travelers should obtain a visa through a Vietnamese embassy or consulate. If you hold both, apply and travel on your HKSAR passport.
⚠️ 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.
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.
See the full walkthrough on our How to Apply page.
All of the following accept the eVisa:
Yes. Hong Kong is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list. HKSAR passport holders should apply for the online eVisa, which allows stays of up to 90 days and is issued as single or multiple entry.
It is not recommended. British National (Overseas) passport holders have reported eVisa rejections and problems at the border. If you only hold a BNO passport, obtain a visa through a Vietnamese embassy or consulate instead. If you also hold an HKSAR passport, use that for the eVisa.
Your HKSAR passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry, with a blank page for the stamp, and you need a clear bio-page scan and a compliant portrait photo.
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.