1. Who May Face Difficulty Getting a Visa to Vietnam?
Based on years of experience assisting customers with visa applications for restricted nationalities, we’ve observed that although Vietnam is known for its political stability, strict security, and open-door policy welcoming global citizens for tourism, work, and study — there are still entry restrictions in place.
In recent years, Vietnam has adopted stricter immigration policies for certain groups of travelers, particularly those from:
Based on years of experience assisting customers with visa applications for restricted nationalities, we’ve observed that although Vietnam is known for its political stability, strict security, and open-door policy welcoming global citizens for tourism, work, and study — there are still entry restrictions in place.
In recent years, Vietnam has adopted stricter immigration policies for certain groups of travelers, particularly those from:
- African nations
- Countries with high numbers of Islamic followers
- Countries involved in frequent international conflicts or instability
Travelers from these regions may fall into what is commonly referred to as "restricted nationalities" - meaning it is either very difficult or impossible to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam through standard procedures.
While Vietnam remains a friendly and welcoming country, not all nationalities are treated equally when it comes to visa access.
While Vietnam remains a friendly and welcoming country, not all nationalities are treated equally when it comes to visa access.
2. List of Nationalities Considered Difficult for Vietnam Visa Approval
Although Vietnam is recognized as a secure and peaceful country, and an increasingly popular tourist destination, not all travelers find the visa process easy. Citizens from certain countries face significantly more scrutiny and longer processing times - and in some cases, visa applications are outright denied.
Below is the list of countries whose citizens are considered "hard to get Vietnam visas". (Listed alphabetically for easier reference):
Although Vietnam is recognized as a secure and peaceful country, and an increasingly popular tourist destination, not all travelers find the visa process easy. Citizens from certain countries face significantly more scrutiny and longer processing times - and in some cases, visa applications are outright denied.
Below is the list of countries whose citizens are considered "hard to get Vietnam visas". (Listed alphabetically for easier reference):
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lesotho, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Maldives, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
If your nationality appears on this list, we strongly recommend you contact our visa consultants before booking your trip. We offer customized visa assistance for high-risk nationalities, and we may be able to help you obtain approval through special or business visa channels.
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