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Vietnam eVisa required for all Canadian citizens. No visa exemption, no visa on arrival in 2026. USD 25 single entry (~CAD 34) • USD 50 multiple (~CAD 68). 30-day and 90-day same price — always choose 90 days.
Documents: valid Canadian passport (6+ months) • JPEG portrait photo • JPEG passport scan • full MRZ name incl. middle names • Vietnam arrival date • entry port SGN/HAN/DAD (never ICN or NRT).
ET cutoffs: 1-Day midnight • 1-Hour 07:00 ET (04:00 PT). Already applied: Speed Up from USD 65. Apply — from USD 90
VietnamVisaEasy • Updated August 5, 2026 • Processing experience since 2010 • Written for Canadian travelers. CAD prices approximate (Aug 2026 rate ~1 USD = 1.37 CAD). Pre-Arrival Form also mandatory at prearrival.immigration.gov.vn within 72 hours before Vietnam landing.
Complete Requirements Checklist for Canadian Applicants
| Requirement | Specification | Most common Canadian mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian passport | Valid for at least 6 months beyond Vietnam arrival date. Minimum 2 blank pages. | Passport expiry too close — not 6 months from arrival |
| Portrait photo | JPEG only (not HEIC). White background, no glasses, neutral expression, face 70%+ of frame, under 2MB. iPhone: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. | HEIC from iPhone — #1 cause of Amendment Required |
| Passport bio page scan | JPEG, full page including both MRZ lines at bottom visible, all text legible, under 2MB. Use Adobe Scan or CamScanner for flat result without glare. | HEIC format, cropped MRZ, flash glare on laminate |
| Full legal name | All given names exactly from passport MRZ second line — including every middle name. No abbreviations, no initials. | Omitting middle name(s) from MRZ |
| Entry date | Vietnam arrival date in DD/MM/YYYY from "Arrives" column of Vietnam-landing flight segment. YYZ/YVR Thursday departure typically arrives Saturday VNT — entry date = Saturday. | Using Canadian departure date instead of Vietnam arrival date |
| Entry port | IATA code of Vietnamese airport where flight lands. SGN (HCMC) • HAN (Hanoi) • DAD (Da Nang) • PQC (Phu Quoc) • CXR (Nha Trang). Never ICN (Seoul), NRT (Tokyo), or CDG (Paris). | ICN or NRT entered (transit hub, not Vietnamese airport) |
| Validity selection | 30-day or 90-day — same price. Always choose 90 days. | Choosing 30 days — no benefit, less flexibility |
| Payment | USD 25 single entry (~CAD 34) or USD 50 multiple entry (~CAD 68). International Visa or Mastercard on evisa.gov.vn. Canadian bank cards accepted. | Applying during server peak hours — payment charged but no Reference Code generated |
ICN and NRT Entry Port Error: Critical for YYZ and YVR Travelers
Most Canadian flights to Vietnam from Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR) transit Seoul Incheon (ICN) via Korean Air or Tokyo Narita (NRT). Montreal (YUL) routes may transit Paris (CDG) or Frankfurt (FRA). The entry port field on the eVisa must show the Vietnamese airport — not the transit hub. The evisa.gov.vn portal accepts ICN and NRT without flagging them, but immigration review catches the mismatch and triggers Amendment Required with no email notification.
| Canadian route | Wrong port | Correct port | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYZ / YVR via Seoul (ICN, Korean Air) → HCMC | ICN | SGN | Ho Chi Minh City |
| YYZ / YVR via Seoul (ICN) → Hanoi | ICN | HAN | Hanoi |
| YVR via Tokyo (NRT, Air Canada/JAL) → HCMC | NRT | SGN | Ho Chi Minh City |
| YUL via Paris (CDG) or Frankfurt (FRA) → Hanoi/HCMC | CDG / FRA | HAN / SGN | Hanoi or HCMC |
| Any CA city via any transit → Da Nang | transit code | DAD | Da Nang |
Rule: open booking confirmation → find Vietnam-landing flight segment → read "Arrives" IATA code → that is the entry port. VietnamVisaEasy verifies entry port before every agency submission.
Cost and Processing Options
| Tier | Speed Up * | New app (USD) | ~CAD | ET cutoff | PT cutoff | VNT cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day | USD 65 | USD 90 | ~CAD 123 | midnight | 21:00 | 11:00 |
| 2-Day | USD 80 | USD 105 | ~CAD 144 | midnight | 21:00 | 11:00 |
| 1-Day ★ | USD 85 | USD 110 | ~CAD 151 | midnight | 21:00 | 11:00 |
| 5-Hour | USD 100 | USD 125 | ~CAD 171 | 02:00 | 23:00 | 13:00 |
| 2.5-Hour | USD 130 | USD 155 | ~CAD 212 | 04:00 | 01:00 | 15:00 |
| 1-Hour | USD 160 | USD 185 | ~CAD 253 | 07:00 | 04:00 | 18:00 |
| Weekend | USD 210 | USD 230 | ~CAD 315 | 04:00 Sat/Sun | 01:00 Sat/Sun | 15:00 Sat/Sun |
| Boarding Letter | WhatsApp 24/7 | 24/7 | 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. ★ 1-Day most popular for Canadians. ET = Eastern (Toronto/Montreal). PT = Pacific (Vancouver). MT = Mountain (Calgary/Edmonton, ET−2h). CT = Central (Winnipeg, ET−1h). Saskatchewan: CT year-round (no daylight saving). Multiple entry: add USD 25 (~CAD 34).
CAD prices approximate (Aug 2026 rate ~1 USD = 1.37 CAD). Government fee on evisa.gov.vn: USD 25 single / USD 50 multiple. Agency prices include government fee — one total payment.
| Apply now — from USD 90 (~CAD 123) | WhatsApp Speed Up — 24/7 |
The Friday Night Trap for Canadian Travelers
Vietnam processes eVisas Monday to Friday 8:00–18:00 VNT — the previous night in Canada. This creates the most common timing error for Canadian travelers: submitting a 1-Day tier on Friday night for a Saturday departure.
| What goes wrong | 1-Day submitted Friday 23:00 ET → arrives VNT Saturday morning → immigration closed on weekends → not processed → available earliest Monday VNT → too late for Saturday flight. |
| Correct paths for Saturday departure | Option 1: Weekend batch — USD 230 before 04:00 ET Saturday • Option 2: 1-Hour before 07:00 ET Saturday • Option 3: After 07:00 ET — Boarding Letter via WhatsApp |
Key rule for weekdays: 1-Day tier for Thursday YYZ flight → submit before midnight ET Wednesday night. Vietnamese immigration processes it Thursday VNT business hours → result by Thursday evening ET.
The Pre-Arrival Form: Mandatory for All Canadians
The Vietnam Pre-Arrival Declaration Form is a separate mandatory requirement introduced in 2026. It is required for all foreign arrivals at SGN (HCMC), HAN (Hanoi), DAD (Da Nang), PQC (Phu Quoc), and CXR (Nha Trang) regardless of visa status.
| Website | prearrival.immigration.gov.vn — free, official government portal |
| When to complete | Within 72 hours before Vietnam arrival — not before Canadian departure. YYZ/YVR flights via ICN are typically 18–22 hours total — complete during the Seoul layover or in the lounge before departing Canada. |
| Output | QR code for immigration counter. Save screenshot offline before boarding — airport Wi-Fi unreliable. |
| Replaces eVisa? | No. Both the approved eVisa PDF and the Pre-Arrival Form QR code are required at immigration. Two separate documents. |
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?Related guides
| 1 | Vietnam visa for Canadian citizens 2026 | Full nationality guide — requirements, YYZ/YVR routing, ICN port |
| 2 | Vietnam visa Canada: urgency guide | Friday night trap, ET/CT/PT cutoffs, Saturday flight options |
| 3 | Vietnam eVisa Amendment Required | ICN/HEIC errors — free fix, clock reset explained |
| 4 | Vietnam eVisa photo requirements | HEIC iPhone fix — most common CA Amendment Required cause |
| 5 | How long does Vietnam visa take? | Standard 3–5 days vs urgent — ET/PT timezone guide |
VietnamVisaEasy is a private licensed travel agency that has processed Vietnam eVisa applications for Canadian travelers departing 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). 90-day same price as 30-day. Entry port SGN/HAN not ICN. 1-Hour before 07:00 ET / 04:00 PT. Pre-Arrival Form mandatory. Do not reapply. YYZ Thursday departure = Saturday Vietnam arrival • JPEG not HEIC • All middle names from MRZ • Saskatchewan: CT year-round • Speed Up from USD 65 |
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