Please refer to the information below regarding travel formalities applicable to Vietnam for Canadian citizens. Canadian passport holders are required to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam, including for tourism and short-term stays. Vietnam operates an official electronic visa (eVisa) system that allows Canadian nationals to apply for entry authorization prior to departure. Immigration rules and entry conditions are administered by the Vietnam Immigration Department, under the Ministry of Public Security, with official information available at https://immigration.gov.vn/ (https://immigration.gov.vn/). Applications for the Vietnamese eVisa must be submitted exclusively through the official government portal: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ (https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/).
A Canadian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended date of entry into Vietnam and must contain at least one blank page for immigration stamps. The Vietnamese eVisa allows a maximum stay of up to 90 days, with single-entry or multiple-entry options depending on the visa type selected at the time of application. Upon arrival, immigration authorities may request proof of onward or return travel, confirmation of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient financial means to cover the duration of the stay. Travelers are strongly advised to hold comprehensive travel and health insurance covering medical expenses, hospitalization, and possible repatriation.
From a health perspective, no vaccinations are mandatory for entry into Vietnam when traveling from Canada. However, several vaccinations are recommended depending on travel conditions and itinerary, including hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever, and Japanese encephalitis. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only if arriving from a country where yellow fever is endemic. Travelers must strictly comply with local laws, immigration regulations, and identity checks, as Vietnamese authorities rigorously enforce entry conditions and authorized lengths of stay.