Last updated October 21, 2026 A Vietnam visa for Canadian citizens is something to sort out before you fly: Canada isn’t on Vietnam’s exemption list, and airlines in Canada won’t let you board without one. For most trips the e-visa is the easiest route, since you apply online and the PDF lands in your inbox... read more »
Planning a trip from Canada to Vietnam is exciting, but figuring out the entry requirements can quickly become confusing. If you have searched for a “Vietnam ETA for Canadians,” you may be wondering whether Canadian citizens need an ETA, an eVisa, or another type of visa before travelling. The terminology can be misleading, especially because... read more »
When a Vietnam trip begins taking shape, Canadian travelers often have flights, hotels, travel dates and itineraries competing for attention at the same time. The visa may look like just another item on that list, but timing it properly requires a little more thought. The date you submit an application, the number of working days... read more »
You have your Canadian passport ready, a few flight options to Vietnam open on your screen, and perhaps a rough plan involving Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An or Ho Chi Minh City. Then comes the part that can feel less exciting than planning hotels and sightseeing: the visa. If this is your first trip to... read more »
If you are planning a trip from Canada to Vietnam, arranging flights and hotels online is usually the easy part. The visa is where many travellers start wondering whether the process will suddenly become more complicated. Can Canadians get a Vietnam visa digitally, or will you eventually have to visit a Vietnamese Embassy, submit physical... read more »
For Canadians looking for an urgent way to obtain the documents needed to travel to Vietnam, the term “pre-approved visa letter” can sound reassuringly straightforward. It may appear to be a document that solves the visa problem immediately, particularly when there is little time left to deal with an ordinary application. In practice, however, Canadian... read more »
Your flight to Vietnam is approaching, but you still do not have a visa. Can you simply fly from Canada, arrive at an airport in Vietnam, and receive a visa after landing? This question causes considerable confusion because travelers can still find older information online about “Vietnam visa on arrival.” The important point is that... read more »
If you are planning to spend several weeks exploring Vietnam, a short visa window can make the trip unnecessarily restrictive. A longer e-visa gives Canadian travellers more flexibility to move through the country at a comfortable pace, spend additional time in different regions, or combine Vietnam with other destinations in Southeast Asia. Vietnam’s current electronic... read more »
As trade and investment between Canada and Vietnam continue to grow, more Canadian entrepreneurs, business owners, consultants, and corporate professionals are travelling to Vietnam for meetings, market research, factory visits, and partnership discussions. Before booking your flight, however, it’s important to understand which visa best suits your business activities. While many travelers hear about the... read more »
When your flight to Vietnam is only a few hours away, “urgent” takes on a very different meaning. Waiting until later today may no longer be enough—you need to know whether your particular visa situation can realistically be handled within the short window remaining before departure. A Canadian traveler who has complete documents ready and... read more »
