Vietnam Visa for Malaysia citizens

All the information you need to know about applying for Vietnam visa for Malaysia citizens. The passports need to meet the following requirements:

  • The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date.
  • The passport with 2 blank pages.

Visa requirements

Type of visa Requirements Maximum stay
Tourist visa Not required (30 days) N/A
E-visa Eligible 90 days

How to apply for Vietnam Visa in Malaysia?

If you want to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days, you need a Vietnam visa. Malaysian passport holders can apply for a visa to Vietnam using one of the three methods below.

Steps to apply for Vietnam e-Visa:

  1. Fill in an online visa application form;
  2. Pay the cost and wait for 4-6 working days;
  3. Download and print the Vietnam e-Visa.

Vietnam eVisa Requirement documents include:

  • Your portrait scan photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
  • Your passport scan photo information page (full and clear). Sample: click view

=> Guidelines and size for Vietnam visa photo.
=> Check Vietnam e-Visa fee

Steps to apply for Vietnam visa on arrival:

  1. Fill in online visa application form;
  2. Pay the cost and wait for 4-6 working days;
  3. Download and print the approval letter and get visa stamp upon arrival at Vietnam airport.

Required documents include (bring):

  • 01 portrait photo taken in the last 6 months (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). Sample: click view
  • Passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages);
  • A printed copy of enclosed Letter of Approval;
  • An entry/exit form (download here) filled with your information;
  • Stamping fee in cash;

Note: You are required to show passport and visa approval letter when checking in for a flight to Vietnam.

Visa on arrival fee

Type of visa Fee (USD/pax) Processing time
Visa on arrival Contact Us 7 – 10 working days

Note: This fee only includes consultant for visa approval letter and does not include stamping fee payable at Embassy of Vietnam or airport for visa stamping.

Apply for a Visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in 1 of 4 ways:

  1. Apply in person at the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia;
  2. Apply by post;
  3. Apply online, collect visa in person;
  4. Apply online, receive loose-leaf visa by post;

Required documents include:

  • Visa application form with the application’s photo;
  • Passport (at least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages);
  • Get an approval letter issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam;
  • Pay visa stamping fee.

Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in Malaysia information

  • Address: No.4, Persiaran Stonor 50450, Kualar Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Phone: +60 3-2148 4036
  • Fax: +60 3-2148 4534
  • Consular: 2148 4036; Hotline for Vietnamese citizens: +6011 3668 ​2866; +6011 2374 0453​
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Opening hours: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (Monday – Friday)