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πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Vietnam πŸ‡»πŸ‡³?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Vietnam or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Vietnam at a glance

Capital: Hanoi Β· Currency: Vietnamese Δ‘α»“ng (VND, β‚«) Β· Official languages: Vietnamese Β· Calling code: +84

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Vietnam: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 24 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (G); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Vietnam's sockets (A, C, F, G). Mains voltage differs (Vietnam: 220 V; Sri Lanka: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Vietnam β†’

Easier destinations near Vietnam for Sri Lankan passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡»πŸ‡³ Vietnamese passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Vietnamese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.

The Sri Lankan passport at a glance

19visa-free
2ETA
14visa on arrival
56e-Visa
107visa required

All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Vietnam β†’

Questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Vietnamese need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Vietnamese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.