Yes, a visa is required to travel from Ireland to Vietnam.
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Do I need a visa for Vietnam from Ireland?
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Yes, Irish travellers need a visa for Vietnam. The tourist e-Visa, applied for online before departure, is the simplest route.
Irish nationals planning to explore Vietnam — Hanoi, Ha Long Bay or Ho Chi Minh City — must obtain a visa before travelling. The official e-Visa is applied for entirely online through Vietnam's national immigration portal. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Irish citizens are not visa-exempt for Vietnam, so a tourist e-Visa is required. You apply online at evisa.gov.vn before departure. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
How and where to apply
Apply through the official portal evisa.gov.vn: complete the form, upload a passport photo and the photo page of your passport, then pay online. On approval you download the e-Visa to print. Choose your entry point (airport, land or sea border) during the application.
Documents and fees
You will need an Irish passport valid for at least 6 months, a passport photo and a scan of the passport photo page, plus your address of stay in Vietnam. The fee and validity period are set by the official portal: check them when you apply, as they can change over time.
Processing and tips
Submit your application several working days before departure to absorb any processing delay. Print the e-Visa and present it to immigration at the entry point you selected. Make sure your name and passport number match your passport exactly.
Common mistakes
Refusals often stem from a passport valid for under 6 months, an application on an unofficial third-party site, or a data-entry error (name, date of birth, passport number). Arriving at an entry point different from the one listed on the e-Visa is another common mistake.
Official sources
- Vietnam National e-Visa Portal (Immigration Department)
- Vietnam Immigration Department
- Department of Foreign Affairs — Travel Advice (Ireland)
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Vietnam from Ireland?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
How long can you stay in Vietnam?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for Vietnam?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Vietnam offers among others: Work Permit (LD), Student visa (DH), Overseas Vietnamese 5-year TRC (Việt Kiều), Family visa (TT), Investor visa, Medical treatment visa.
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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