Vietnam visa for Taiwanese citizens 2026: 90 days E-visa & Fees

Vietnam visa for Taiwanese citizens is required in most standard travel cases, as Taiwan is not currently on Vietnam’s regular visa exemption list.

The Vietnam e-visa is the most practical route for tourism and short business visits, allowing up to 90 days of stay with a fully online application process, no embassy visit required. For cases involving sponsorship, longer stays, or employment purposes, the Approval Letter or a different visa category may be more appropriate.

Key requirements include a passport valid for at least 6 months, a white-background portrait photo, a clear passport biographical page scan, and accurate personal details that match the passport exactly.

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Vietnam visa for Taiwanese citizens: Requirements and process

Vietnamese immigration rules require most foreign nationals, including Taiwanese citizens, to hold a valid visa or an equivalent immigration document before entering the country. The Vietnam Immigration Department administers these requirements, and Taiwan falls under the general visa-required category.

The primary visa options available to Taiwanese applicants are:

• Vietnam e-visa: Fully online, no embassy visit needed
• Approval Letter for airport visa issuance: Visa stamp collected at Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, or another approved checkpoint
• Embassy or consulate visa: For applicants who prefer in-person processing or whose case requires it

The following entry requirements apply across most standard visa applications:

A critical point our advisory team raises with every client: The port of entry declared on your visa must match the airport or land border crossing you actually use. Entering via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City when your approved visa lists Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi is not a formality, it can result in denied boarding or refused entry. This is one of the most preventable errors we encounter.

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Visa exemption policy for Taiwanese passport holders

At present, Taiwanese citizens do not enjoy general visa-free entry to Vietnam under standard bilateral or unilateral exemption arrangements. Vietnam’s visa exemption framework covers specific nationalities under particular agreements, and Taiwan is not currently among them for regular travel ^[1].

There are, however, limited circumstances where a Taiwanese national can enter Vietnam without a standard tourist visa:

• Holding a valid Temporary Residence Card (TRC) issued by Vietnamese immigration authorities
• Holding a valid 5-year Visa Exemption Certificate, available to those who meet specific eligibility criteria typically individuals of Vietnamese origin or with close family ties to Vietnamese citizens
• Holding another recognized entry or residence document that carries equivalent legal standing under Vietnamese immigration law

The 5-year Visa Exemption Certificate is a distinct legal document, not a tourist visa. It permits multiple entries and exits within its validity period without requiring a separate visa for each trip. Eligibility, required documentation, and the application procedure are specific and should be assessed carefully before pursuing this route.

If you believe you may qualify for the 5-year certificate or a Temporary Residence Card, these options should be explored before defaulting to a standard visa application. Based on our daily casework, many eligible applicants are unaware of these pathways until they are pointed in the right direction.

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When Taiwanese citizens need a visa for longer stays

The Vietnam e-visa supports stays of up to 90 days per grant, with both single-entry and multiple-entry options. For tourism, short business trips, or brief family visits, this generally covers the intended travel period without issue.

A different visa category or a longer-term immigration status becomes necessary when:

• The stay exceeds 90 days in ways that e-visa renewals or re-entries cannot cleanly accommodate
• The purpose involves employment, which requires a separate work permit and a work visa category
• The applicant is a dependent of a foreign national who is working or residing in Vietnam under a recognized legal arrangement
• Entry is sponsored by a Vietnamese company for business purposes requiring a formal approval structure
• A Temporary Residence Card is the appropriate status for the applicant’s situation, whether linked to investment, employment, or family relationship

From our direct casework with Taiwanese clients over the years, one pattern is consistent: Travelers who enter on a tourism e-visa when their actual purpose requires a different status often face unnecessary complications if they later need to transition to a longer-term arrangement. Declaring the correct purpose from the beginning protects the traveler’s entire immigration record in Vietnam.

Temporary residence registration is a separate obligation that short-stay visitors frequently overlook. Vietnamese law requires foreign nationals to register their temporary residence with local authorities within a set timeframe after arriving at their place of stay. Hotels manage this automatically for their guests. Travelers staying in private homes, rented apartments, or with relatives must complete this registration separately and on time.

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Documents required for Vietnam e-visa application

The Vietnam e-visa is the most commonly used entry route for Taiwanese citizens with straightforward tourism or short business purposes. The online application is submitted through the Vietnam Immigration Department’s official system.

Standard documents required for a Vietnam e-visa:

• Passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the planned entry date
• Digital portrait photo on a plain white background (face clearly visible, no glasses, no headwear)
• Scanned image of the passport biographical page, all details fully legible
• Accurate personal information matching the passport: full name, date of birth, passport number, nationality, and passport expiry date

The document checklist appears simple, but the rejection rate from avoidable errors is notable. From practical casework at our firm, the most frequent issues causing delays or rejections include:

• Name order entered differently from the passport (family name and given name sequence swapped)
• Passport biographical page scan that is blurry, partially cropped, or overexposed
• Portrait photo that fails the format requirements (shadows, colored backgrounds, or small face size)
• Incorrect date of birth format or numerical entry error
• Wrong port of entry selected (this cannot be amended after approval without reapplying entirely)

For Approval Letter applications where a Vietnamese company acts as sponsor, the required documents expand considerably. The sponsor’s valid business registration, tax records, registered digital signature, and legal representative documentation must all be in order before a filing can proceed.

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How to apply for a Vietnam e-visa from Taiwan

The e-visa application is designed to be completed entirely from outside Vietnam, making it practical for Taiwanese citizens applying from Taipei or any other location abroad.

Step 1: Access the official portal

Use the Vietnam Immigration Department’s official e-visa system or an authorized platform such as https://evisa.vnhub.com/ or you can use a trusted visa service provider such as Tan Van Lang via https://evisa.vnhub.com/ to handle the submission on your behalf.

Be selective about which site you use, scam websites mimicking official government portals are a well-documented problem. These sites often charge inflated fees, collect personal passport data, and provide no legitimate service in return. If a site asks for payment before you have fully reviewed what it is offering, exercise caution.

Step 2: Complete the application form carefully

Select Taiwan as your nationality. Enter every personal detail exactly as it appears on your Taiwanese passport. Upload the required portrait photo and passport biographical page scan.

Select your intended port of entry: Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Da Nang International Airport, or another approved checkpoint and make sure this matches your actual travel plan.

Step 3: Pay the official government fee

Payment is made online through the official gateway connected to the immigration system. Government e-visa fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome.

Step 4: Record the application code and track the status

After submission, the system issues a registration or tracking code. Use this to monitor your application status through the official portal at regular intervals.

Step 5: Print the approved e-visa and prepare for departure

Once approved, download and print the granted e-visa document. Carry a physical printed copy to present at the immigration desk on arrival. A digital backup is useful, but a printed copy remains the standard expectation at the checkpoint.

A practical note from our team’s daily advisory work: Travelers who discover they have selected the wrong port of entry after receiving their approved e-visa cannot simply notify the airline or the airport. The port listed on the approved e-visa is legally binding. The correct resolution is to cancel and reapply with the accurate port before your departure date, not to attempt entry at an unlisted checkpoint.

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Processing time and fees for Taiwanese applicants

E-visa processing time

Standard processing for a Vietnam e-visa is approximately 3 business days from successful submission. Processing can occasionally extend during peak travel seasons or when documents require additional review. Submitting at least 7 days before departure is a reasonable buffer that accounts for minor delays without creating pressure.

There is no officially guaranteed expedited e-visa processing through government channels. If your travel date is approaching quickly, plan your submission timeline accordingly.

Vietnam e-visa fees for Taiwanese citizens ^[2]

Visa stamping fees under the Approval Letter route

Government visa fees are non-refundable upon rejection. Service or advisory fees, where applicable, are separate and depend on case complexity and urgency.

Frequently asked questions

Why Tan Van Lang is the right partner for Taiwanese clients

Correct visa path from the beginning

Many complications we handle were not caused by difficult cases. They resulted from starting on the wrong visa route, a tourist e-visa when a business entry was required, or a single-entry option chosen for a multi-leg trip. Getting this right at the start is the most cost-effective move.

Document accuracy before submission

The e-visa system and the Approval Letter process are both sensitive to inconsistencies in personal details, photo specifications, port declarations, and supporting documentation. Our team reviews the file systematically before any submission reaches the immigration authority.

Practical guidance through to arrival

After submission, clients receive updates on case status and clear advice on what to prepare before arriving in Vietnam including temporary residence registration obligations, documents to carry at the immigration checkpoint, and the precise conditions of the approved visa.

If you are a Taiwanese citizen planning to enter Vietnam for any purpose, contact Tan Van Lang directly for a case review and a clear recommendation on the most appropriate visa route for your situation.

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