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All Canadian citizens require a Vietnam eVisa. No exemption, no visa on arrival 2026. USD 25 single (~CAD 34) • USD 50 multiple (~CAD 68). 30-day and 90-day same price — always choose 90 days.
Entry port: SGN / HAN / DAD — never ICN (Seoul) or NRT (Tokyo). This is the #1 Canadian error. Entry date = Vietnam arrival date, not Canadian departure date. YYZ Thursday departure = Vietnam Saturday arrival.
ET cutoffs: 1-Hour 07:00 • 1-Day midnight. PT subtract 3h. Saskatchewan: CT year-round. Pre-Arrival Form mandatory 72h before landing. Apply — from USD 90 (~CAD 123)
VietnamVisaEasy • Updated August 5, 2026 • Processing experience since 2010 • Written for Canadian travelers departing from YYZ, YVR, YYC, YUL, YEG, YOW. CAD prices approximate (Aug 2026 rate ~1 USD = 1.37 CAD).
Do Canadians Need a Visa for Vietnam?
Yes. All Canadian passport holders require a valid approved Vietnam eVisa for every visit — tourism, business, family. There is no bilateral visa exemption between Canada and Vietnam. The eVisa must be approved as a PDF before check-in at any Canadian departure airport. Showing up without an approved eVisa means denied boarding.
| eVisa required? | Yes — every visit, every purpose |
| Visa-free entry for Canadians? | No. No exemption in 2026. |
| Visa on arrival? | No. Not available in 2026. eVisa only. |
| Validity options | 30 days or 90 days — same price. Always choose 90 days. |
| Entry types | Single entry (USD 25) or multiple entry (USD 50) |
| Children | Separate eVisa required per child passport. Full fee each. |
The ICN Entry Port Error: Why It Happens and How to Avoid It
Most Canadian flights to Vietnam from YYZ and YVR transit Seoul Incheon (ICN) via Korean Air. The evisa.gov.vn portal accepts ICN without flagging it as wrong. Immigration review later catches the mismatch and triggers Amendment Required silently — no email, no notification. Processing stops completely. This is the single most common error from Canadian applicants.
| Canadian departure → Vietnam | Wrong | Correct | Vietnam city |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYZ or YVR via Seoul (ICN) → HCMC | ICN | SGN | Ho Chi Minh City |
| YYZ or YVR via Seoul (ICN) → Hanoi | ICN | HAN | Hanoi |
| YVR via Tokyo (NRT) → HCMC or Hanoi | NRT | SGN / HAN | HCMC or Hanoi |
| YUL via Paris (CDG) or Frankfurt (FRA) → Hanoi | CDG / FRA | HAN / SGN | Hanoi or HCMC |
How to find the correct port: open booking confirmation → find Vietnam-landing flight segment → read "Arrives" IATA code. That is the entry port. VietnamVisaEasy checks this for every agency submission.
Entry Date: The YYZ Thursday Departure Problem
The entry date on the eVisa must be the Vietnam arrival date — not the Canadian departure date. These are often different days because of the International Date Line and long transit times through Seoul or Tokyo.
| Departure | Wrong date | Correct date | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYZ Thursday 22:00 ET → ICN → SGN | Thursday | Saturday | Arrives Saturday morning VNT after 14h transit |
| YVR Friday 17:00 PT → ICN → HAN | Friday | Sunday | Crosses Date Line → arrives Sunday VNT |
| YUL Saturday → CDG → SGN | Saturday | Monday | CDG layover overnight → HCMC Monday VNT |
Rule: open booking confirmation → Vietnam-landing segment → read "Arrives: [date] [IATA code]" → that date and code fill the entry date and entry port fields on the eVisa. Never use the departure date column.
Cost and Processing Tiers
| Tier | Speed Up * | New app | ~CAD | ET cutoff | PT cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day | USD 65 | USD 90 | ~CAD 123 | midnight | 21:00 |
| 1-Day | USD 85 | USD 110 | ~CAD 151 | midnight | 21:00 |
| 5-Hour | USD 100 | USD 125 | ~CAD 171 | 02:00 | 23:00 |
| 2.5-Hour | USD 130 | USD 155 | ~CAD 212 | 04:00 | 01:00 |
| 1-Hour | USD 160 | USD 185 | ~CAD 253 | 07:00 | 04:00 |
| Weekend | USD 210 | USD 230 | ~CAD 315 | 04:00 Sat/Sun | 01:00 Sat/Sun |
| Boarding Letter | WhatsApp 24/7 — ~30 min | — | 24/7 | 24/7 | |
* Speed Up: already submitted on evisa.gov.vn, USD 25 govt fee paid, deducted from price. Do not reapply — 24–48h duplication hold. ET = Eastern (Toronto/Montreal). PT = Pacific (Vancouver). MT = Mountain (Calgary, ET−2h). CT = Central (Winnipeg, ET−1h). Saskatchewan stays CT year-round — no daylight saving. Multiple entry: add USD 25 (~CAD 34).
Government fee on evisa.gov.vn: USD 25 single / USD 50 multiple. Agency price includes government fee — one total payment. CAD prices approximate (Aug 2026 ~1 USD = 1.37 CAD).
| Apply now — from USD 90 (~CAD 123) | WhatsApp Speed Up — 24/7 |
Complete Requirements Checklist
| Requirement | Specification | Common Canadian mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Valid 6+ months beyond Vietnam arrival. 2 blank pages minimum. | Expiry <6 months from arrival date |
| Portrait photo | JPEG only (not HEIC). White bg, no glasses, face 70%+, under 2MB. iPhone: Settings→Camera→Formats→Most Compatible. | HEIC from iPhone — #1 cause of Amendment Required |
| Passport scan | JPEG, full bio page, MRZ lines visible at bottom, legible, under 2MB. | HEIC format or cropped MRZ |
| Full legal name | All given names exactly from passport MRZ line 2, including every middle name. | Middle name omitted from MRZ |
| Entry date | Vietnam arrival date in DD/MM/YYYY from booking confirmation "Arrives" column. | Canadian departure date used instead |
| Entry port | Vietnamese airport where flight lands: SGN, HAN, DAD, PQC, CXR. Never ICN, NRT, CDG. | ICN (Seoul) entered — most common CA error |
Pre-Arrival Form: Separate Mandatory Requirement
The Vietnam Pre-Arrival Declaration Form is mandatory for all foreign arrivals and is separate from the eVisa. Both documents are required at immigration.
| Website | prearrival.immigration.gov.vn — free, official |
| Window | Within 72 hours before Vietnam arrival. Complete during Seoul ICN layover if needed. |
| Output | QR code. Save screenshot offline before boarding — airport Wi-Fi unreliable at SGN/HAN immigration. |
| Replaces eVisa? | No. Both required: eVisa PDF + Pre-Arrival QR code. |
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadians need a visa for Vietnam?Related guides
| 1 | Vietnam visa requirements for Canadian citizens | Full 3-column requirements table with common mistakes |
| 2 | Vietnam visa Canada: urgency guide | Friday night trap, all ET/CT/PT cutoffs, Saturday options |
| 3 | Vietnam eVisa Amendment Required | ICN/HEIC — free Path B fix, clock reset |
| 4 | Vietnam visa extension for Canadians | Visa run from HCMC/Hanoi — Bangkok, Singapore, Phnom Penh |
| 5 | How long does Vietnam visa take? | ET/PT timezone guide, Tet delays, 5 reasons processing slows |
VietnamVisaEasy is a private licensed travel agency that has processed Vietnam eVisa applications for Canadian travelers from Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Calgary (YYC), Montreal (YUL), Edmonton (YEG), and Ottawa (YOW) since 2010. Last updated August 5, 2026.
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eVisa required. USD 25 single (~CAD 34). Entry port SGN/HAN not ICN. 1-Hour before 07:00 ET / 04:00 PT. Pre-Arrival Form mandatory 72h before landing. Do not reapply if stalled. YYZ Thursday = Vietnam Saturday • JPEG not HEIC • Middle names from MRZ • Saskatchewan CT year-round • Speed Up from USD 65 |
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