Direct Answer
Canadians need a visa for Vietnam — no exemption. Contrary to a claim you may have read, Visa on Arrival was NOT discontinued in 2022; it remains active alongside the e-visa. Of 173,391 Canadian visitors in 2025, about 85% used the e-visa and about 2% used VOA — the e-visa is simply the more popular, fully-online route for most trips.
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Correcting a Claim You May Have Read: "VOA Was Discontinued"
Some travel guides state that Vietnam's Visa on Arrival program "was discontinued in 2022." This is incorrect. VOA remains an active, legitimate entry option for air travelers — a pre-approval letter obtained in advance, followed by a counter step and cash stamping fee on landing. It's a genuinely different process from the e-visa, not a discontinued one.
What likely happened: VOA has become much less commonly used relative to the e-visa in recent years (see the real numbers below), which may have led some source to mistakenly describe it as discontinued rather than simply less popular. See our full e-visa vs. VOA comparison for the accurate mechanics of both.
What Canadians Actually Do — the Real Numbers
| Method | Share of Canadian Travelers (2025) |
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| e-Visa | ~85% |
| Visa on Arrival | ~2% (~3,468 travelers) |
Of 173,391 Canadian visitors to Vietnam in 2025, the clear majority used the e-visa — worth knowing if you've seen VOA presented as the standard or default option elsewhere.
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The e-Visa: What It Involves
- 100% online — no embassy visit required
- Valid for 30 or 90 days, your choice, at the same price
- Single or multiple-entry available (multiple-entry adds $25)
- Accepted at 83 designated entry points nationwide (as of a December 2025 government update)
- Standard processing: 3–5 working days
If Your Spouse Is Vietnamese
A Canadian married to a Vietnamese citizen still needs a standard visa for entry — marriage doesn't create an automatic exemption. That said, if your spouse holds a valid Vietnamese passport, a separate 5-year visa exemption certificate may be worth exploring for frequent or long-term travel, which is a genuinely different product from a standard tourist e-visa and worth discussing directly with support if this applies to you.
Required Documents
| Passport | Valid 6+ months from your entry date, 2+ blank pages |
| Digital photo | See our full photo requirements guide |
| Passport scan | Clear photo of the full bio-data page |
| Travel details | Entry date, exit date, entry port |
Real Pricing
| Processing Time | Fee (government fee included) |
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| Standard (4–6 days) | $50 |
| 3 days | $90 |
| 1 day | $110 |
| 30–60 minutes (fastest) | $215 |
Full 9-tier list on our urgent Vietnam visa service page.
A Note on Visa Information Accuracy Generally
This isn't the only inaccurate claim worth double-checking — visa policy details change genuinely often, and outdated or simply wrong information circulates widely across travel sites. Whatever specific detail you're relying on, it's worth confirming against a current, specific source close to your travel date, rather than any single article, including this one.
Our Refund Guarantee
100% refund on the processing fee if we don't deliver your approved e-visa within the timeframe you paid for.
No agency can guarantee Vietnamese immigration's exact decision time — but this refund backs the processing commitment itself.
Why Canadians Choose VietnamVisaEasy
| ✓ | Accurate information, including correcting claims found elsewhere |
| ✓ | 24/7 support via WhatsApp and email |
| ✓ | Transparent, all-inclusive pricing |
| ✓ | Refund if the committed timeframe isn't met, as described above |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Was Visa on Arrival for Vietnam discontinued in 2022?
No — this claim circulates on some sites but is incorrect. VOA remains an active, legitimate entry option for air travelers, alongside the e-visa.
Which do most Canadians actually use — e-visa or VOA?
The large majority use the e-visa. Of 173,391 Canadian visitors in 2025, about 85% applied online for an e-visa, while only about 2% (roughly 3,468 travelers) used Visa on Arrival.
Do Canadians need a visa for Vietnam at all?
Yes — Canada is not on Vietnam's visa-exemption list. A visa is required for any trip length.
If my spouse is Vietnamese, do I still need a visa as a Canadian?
Yes, a standard visa is still required for entry — though if your spouse holds a valid Vietnamese passport, a separate 5-year visa exemption certificate may be worth exploring for longer-term or repeated travel.
How much does the e-visa cost for Canadians?
Standard processing is $50 total, government fee included. Urgent tiers range from $90 up to $215 for the fastest, 30–60 minutes.
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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.