Vietnam visa for Taiwanese citizens is required in most normal travel cases, because Taiwanese passport holders are not currently on Vietnam’s regular visa exemption list.
The most practical options are the Vietnam e-visa and the Approval Letter route for embassy or airport visa issuance, depending on the travel purpose and sponsorship structure. Your passport should usually be valid for at least 6 months, and the right paperwork matters more than many applicants expect. Based on our daily advisory work, choosing the correct visa pathway from the start is the easiest way to avoid delays, re-filing, or boarding problems.
Do Taiwanese citizens get visa-free entry to Vietnam?
At present, Taiwanese citizens do not enjoy regular visa-free entry to Vietnam in standard travel cases.
In practical terms, this means a Taiwanese passport holder who wants to enter Vietnam for tourism, business, family visit, or other lawful purposes normally needs to obtain a valid visa in advance, unless they hold another valid immigration document with equivalent legal value, such as:
Main ways to apply for a Vietnam visa for Taiwanese citizens
Taiwanese citizens usually consider two main routes when applying for a Vietnam visa:
Vietnam e-visa
The Vietnam e-visa is the most convenient option for many ordinary travelers.
This is an electronic visa issued online by the Vietnam Immigration Department. You do not need to visit a Vietnamese diplomatic office to submit the application in person. As long as you are outside Vietnam, hold a valid passport, and are not in a prohibited entry category, you may apply online.
In many straightforward tourism and short business cases, this is the first option we suggest reviewing.
Typical advantages of the e-visa route:
Fully online application process
Convenient for travelers applying from Taiwan or another country
Suitable for many tourism and short-term entry purposes
Clear digital result that can be printed before departure
Approval Letter for visa pickup at the embassy or airport checkpoint
For this option, the Taiwanese applicant normally needs a sponsoring company, organization, or individual in Vietnam to support the entry application. Once the approval is issued, the traveler may proceed to receive the visa at a Vietnamese embassy/consulate or at an international airport checkpoint, depending on the approved case.
This route is often used when the e-visa is not the most suitable solution or when the traveler enters under a sponsored legal purpose.
Compared with the e-visa, the Approval Letter route usually involves more paperwork and a clearer sponsorship structure.
Required documents for Vietnamese visa application
The required documents depend on which visa route you choose.
Documents for a Vietnam e-visa
For a standard Vietnam e-visa application, Taiwanese citizens usually need:
A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry
A portrait photo on a white background
A clear passport biographical page image
Accurate personal and trip information matching the passport exactly
In practice, even a small mismatch in passport number, full name order, or date of birth can cause rejection or travel disruption. This is one of the most common mistakes we see.
Documents for an Approval Letter
If you apply through the Approval Letter route, the file is broader.
General applicant-side documents often include:
A scanned passport valid for at least 6 months
The relevant entry application form, depending on the case
If a Vietnamese company sponsors the Taiwanese applicant, the sponsor may need documents such as:
Business Registration Certificate or Investment Registration Certificate
Tax registration information
Specimen seal and signature registration form filed with the immigration authority
Valid digital signature token for online filing
Letter of introduction or authorization
Identification documents of the person submitting the file
If the case is based on family sponsorship, the document set depends on who the sponsor is.
If the sponsor is a foreign national residing in Vietnam, the case usually requires:
The legal entity documents of the sponsoring organization, where applicable
Proof of family relationship, such as birth certificate or marriage certificate
If the sponsor is a Vietnamese citizen, the case may require:
Proof of family relationship
The sponsor’s passport or Vietnamese ID card
The correct sponsorship application form for relatives
Residence confirmation, household registration, or equivalent local residence evidence
A critical detail most applicants overlook is that the relationship documents may need to be translated, legalized, or aligned with the immigration authority’s filing format depending on the specific case.
How to apply for a Vietnam e-visa for Taiwanese citizens
For Taiwanese citizens who choose the e-visa route, the process is usually straightforward when the case is simple.
Step 1: Access the official e-visa portal
The applicant enters the official Vietnam electronic visa system and starts a new application.
Step 2: Fill in the application carefully
You must enter all personal information exactly as shown on the passport. Then upload:
Portrait photo
Passport biographical page
After submitting the online form, the system issues an application code or registration code for follow-up.
Step 3: Pay the government e-visa fee
The applicant pays the e-visa fee through the official payment gateway connected to the immigration system.
Step 4: Check the result and print the e-visa
Once approved, the applicant uses the registration code to check the result online and print the granted e-visa for travel.
In our experience, many e-visa delays come from incorrect photo format, unclear passport scan, wrong port of entry selection, or inconsistent personal details. These are avoidable errors if the file is reviewed carefully before submission.
How to apply for an Approval Letter for Taiwanese citizens
If the case needs sponsorship, the procedure is different.
Step 1: Create or use the sponsor’s online immigration account
The sponsoring company or organization in Vietnam logs into the immigration portal or registers an account if it has not used the system before.
Step 2: Enter the Taiwanese applicant’s information
The sponsor fills in all required information for the foreign national according to the entry purpose and the immigration filing structure.
Step 3: Sign electronically and pay any applicable filing charges
Where required, the sponsoring entity confirms the filing using a registered digital signature and completes the online submission steps.
Step 4: Check the result
If the application is approved, the sponsor informs the Taiwanese applicant so they can print the relevant approval result and proceed with visa collection at the approved location.
This route is often legally stronger for sponsored entries, but it also leaves less room for paperwork mistakes. The sponsor’s legal profile must be in order from the beginning.
Visa costs for Taiwanese citizens depend on the visa type and issuance method [1] .
Government e-visa fee
For the e-visa route, the official government fee is generally:
25 USD for a single-entry e-visa
50 USD for a multiple-entry e-visa
These government fees are usually non-refundable if the application is refused.
Visa stamping fee for visa issuance at the checkpoint or embassy
For visa issuance under the relevant route, the standard visa fee framework commonly includes:
Single-entry visa: 25 USD
Multiple-entry visa valid up to 90 days: 50 USD
Multiple-entry visa valid over 90 days to 180 days: 95 USD
Multiple-entry visa valid over 180 days to 1 year: 135 USD
Service fees, if any, are separate from government charges and depend on the complexity of the case, urgency, and the support package selected.
A practical point: the lowest-cost route is not always the safest route. For business, dependent, or time-sensitive entries, the cost of a rejected or delayed application can be much higher than the consulting fee.
Entry procedure for Taiwanese travelers arriving in Vietnam
Once the visa has been issued, Taiwanese travelers should still prepare carefully before departure.
We usually advise clients to double-check the following before boarding:
Passport validity
Printed visa or printed approval document
Correct port of entry
Intended duration of stay
Supporting documents matching the stated travel purpose
► At immigration clearance in Vietnam, the officer may review your passport, visa, arrival information, and supporting documents. If the information on the visa does not match the passport or travel plan, the entry process can become difficult.
This is why the pre-departure review matters just as much as the application itself.
The legal process for obtaining a Vietnam visa for Taiwanese citizens can be simple in some cases and highly document-sensitive in others.
If you do everything on your own, you may spend significant time checking rules, preparing the paperwork, correcting formatting issues, following up on the application, and solving unexpected problems at the last minute.
Tan Van Lang supports clients by reducing those risks.
Our support process usually includes:
Receiving the case and reviewing the travel purpose
Advising on the most suitable visa route
Listing the required documents clearly
Checking file consistency before submission
Guiding the filing steps or assisting with the case handling
Following the status and informing the client of the result
Advising on the final entry procedure before arrival in Vietnam
Based on our practical casework, the most valuable part of visa support is often not the filing itself. It is the early identification of mistakes that could otherwise cost the traveler extra time, extra money, or even a missed trip.
We support foreigners with accurate consultation and compliant visa solutions for Vietnam.
Taiwanese clients often look for the same four things when choosing a visa service provider: clarity, responsiveness, speed, and accuracy.
That is exactly where Tan Van Lang focuses its work.
Transparent
We explain the visa type, legal basis, expected file structure, government charges, and service scope clearly, so the client understands what is being done and why.
Dedicated
Our team follows the case closely and answers practical questions throughout the process, rather than leaving the client to interpret technical immigration rules alone.
Fast in handling
We review the file quickly, point out missing items early, and help reduce unnecessary back-and-forth.
Accurate in paperwork
Vietnam visa applications are often delayed by basic inconsistencies. Our role is to help catch those issues before they become real immigration problems.
Vietnam visa for Taiwanese citizens is not a one-size-fits-all process. Some travelers can complete the e-visa route smoothly online. Others need a sponsor-backed Approval Letter and a more structured document review.
The safest approach is to choose the correct visa path from the start, prepare the file carefully, and make sure every passport and trip detail matches exactly.
If you need practical support, Tan Van Lang can review your case, advise the right visa solution, and help you move forward with a clearer and more reliable filing plan.
For direct support, please contact Tan Van Lang via 08.666.000.63 (WhatsApp) for case-specific advice and service quotation.
Tôi là Khang Hy – chuyên viên tư vấn với hơn 3 năm kinh nghiệm hỗ trợ người nước ngoài tại Việt Nam trong các thủ tục visa, thẻ tạm trú và giấy phép lao động. Tôi luôn nỗ lực mang đến dịch vụ nhanh chóng, chính xác và tận tâm.
In our experience, many e-visa delays come from incorrect photo format, unclear passport scan, wrong port of entry selection, or inconsistent personal details. These are avoidable errors if the file is reviewed carefully before submission.
In our experience, many e-visa delays come from incorrect photo format, unclear passport scan, wrong port of entry selection, or inconsistent personal details. These are avoidable errors if the file is reviewed carefully before submission.
Transparent
Dedicated
Fast in handling
Accurate in paperwork
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