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Direct Answer
Worth stating plainly upfront: the Vietnam e-visa is issued exclusively by Vietnam's Immigration Department through evisa.gov.vn. No private agency, including us, is "authorized by" the Vietnamese government or issues the visa itself — we process applications and can provide document review and priority handling for a service fee. Canada is not visa-exempt, so an e-visa is required for any trip length.
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Who Actually Issues This Visa
Worth being direct about this before anything else: the Vietnam e-visa is a government document, issued solely by Vietnam's Immigration Department. It's applied for directly at evisa.gov.vn, the official government portal. Any claim from a private agency describing itself as "authorized by" or "officially approved" for issuing the visa is not accurate — no travel agency, including us, has that status. What an agency genuinely offers is assistance with the application: document review, support, and priority processing tiers layered on top of the identical government process.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Canada is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list — a visa is required for any trip length
- Canadian passport valid 6+ months from your entry date, with 2+ blank pages
- A digital photo meeting the standard requirements
- A clear scan of your passport's data page
Applying Directly (the Official Route)
- Go to evisa.gov.vn — verify the address bar carefully before entering anything
- Complete the application with your passport details, matching your document exactly
- Upload your photo and passport scan
- Pay the government fee ($25 single-entry / $50 multiple-entry, non-refundable if the application is refused — a neutral government policy, not an agency's choice)
- Check status at evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search using your registration code
- Download and print your approved e-visa PDF once issued
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What We Genuinely Add
- Document review before submission, catching the errors that most often cause delay
- Priority processing tiers the government site doesn't offer directly, for travelers with less lead time
- Support if something needs checking or correcting mid-process
- Escalation on an existing application, using your registration code — no need to reapply
None of this changes what the visa itself is, or who issues it — it's the identical government document either way.
Current Facts, Worth Getting Right
- Entry points: 83 nationwide (17 airports, 27 land border gates, 39 sea ports) as of a December 2025 expansion — content citing 42 or fewer predates this update
- Validity: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry — not limited to 30 days
- Standard processing: 3–5 Vietnamese working days
Real Pricing
Processing Time | Fee |
|---|---|
Standard (4–6 days) | $50 |
3 days | $90 |
30–60 minutes (fastest) | $215 |
Full 9-tier list on our urgent Vietnam visa service page.
If You Need the Government's Direct Contact
For Canadian-specific queries, the Embassy of Vietnam in Ottawa can be reached directly: 55 MacKay Street, Ottawa, ON K1M 2B2 — +1 613-236-0772. For the e-visa portal itself: foreigners@xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn.
What No Agency Can Honestly Guarantee
No service, including us, can guarantee approval — that decision belongs to Vietnamese immigration alone, and no agency is authorized to override or expedite it beyond the priority-queue mechanism described above. What we can honestly commit to: if we miss the timeframe you paid for, the processing fee comes back in full.
Why Canadians Choose VietnamVisaEasy
We're upfront that we're a private agency, not a government body — you'll get the same honesty about what we can and can't do. Document review before submission, support genuinely available around the clock, transparent pricing, and a public review record you're welcome to verify yourself — 4.9 out of 5 across 150+ Trustpilot reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes — Canada is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list. A visa is required for any trip length.
Is VietnamVisaEasy.com an official government website or authorized by Vietnamese immigration?
No. We are a private travel agency, not the Vietnamese government and not an entity officially authorized by it. The only official issuer of the e-visa is Vietnam's Immigration Department, through evisa.gov.vn.
How many entry points does the e-visa cover?
83 nationwide as of a December 2025 government expansion — 17 airports, 27 land border gates, 39 sea ports. Content citing 42 or fewer is outdated.
How long is the e-visa valid for Canadians?
Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, depending on what's selected when applying — not limited to 30 days.
Is approval guaranteed with urgent processing?
No — no agency can guarantee approval, since Vietnamese immigration makes the final decision. A refund can apply to a missed processing timeframe, not the decision itself.
Related Guides
- 👉 evisa.gov.vn and VietnamVisaEasy.com: what each actually is
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- 👉 Speed up an existing Vietnam visa for Canadians
- 👉 Urgent Vietnam visa service: full pricing and options
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VietnamVisaEasy.com is a private travel agency, not affiliated with the Vietnamese government. We charge a fee to assist with visa applications. If you don't need assistance, you can apply directly on the official government website, evisa.gov.vn. For questions, visit our contact page.