eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 8–10 business days
- Total cost
- ₼92 (US$54)
Do Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Vietnam, and the e-visa is the simplest way to get one.
eVisa
Business trip E-visa
Entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 8–10 business days
- Total cost
- ₼92 (US$54)
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Vietnam Visa for Azerbaijani Citizens: e-Visa Guide
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply up to 365 days before arrival
- Decision in 8–10 business days
- Verified
Plusvisa is a private visa application service, not a government agency or embassy. Official government source: National Portal on Immigration (Vietnam e-Visa System), evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn.
Table of contents
Passport validity
Valid 6+ months on arrival
Checked before boarding and again at the border.
Visa-free entry
Not available
Azerbaijan is not on Vietnam's visa-exempt list for ordinary passports.
Diplomatic passports
30 days visa-free
Under the 2010 Vietnam-Azerbaijan exemption agreement.
Three routes into Vietnam
Most travellers
e-Visa
Apply online on the official government portal before you fly. It covers tourism and business trips and is accepted at every listed airport, land and sea entry point.
Diplomats and officials
Visa exemption
Under a 2010 agreement, Azerbaijani diplomatic and official (service) passport holders, and accompanying minor family members named in the passport, can enter without a visa for up to 30 days.
Longer stays, other purposes
Embassy visa
Work, study or other stays the e-visa does not cover need a visa from a Vietnamese embassy or consulate. There is none in Azerbaijan; the nearest are in Turkey and Kuwait.
Which Azerbaijani passport are you holding?
Azerbaijan issues more than one type of passport, and Vietnam treats them differently.
Ordinary passport
e-Visa eligibleApply for the e-visa online before you travel. This covers almost all Azerbaijani tourists and business travellers.
Diplomatic or official (service) passport
Visa-free for 30 daysEnter without a visa for up to 30 days under the 2010 Vietnam-Azerbaijan exemption agreement. Register with the host country's foreign ministry if you are posted there.
Vietnam e-Visa types and cost for Azerbaijani citizens, in Azerbaijani Manats
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 90 days Single entry | 8–10 business days | US$25 ≈ ₼43 | ≈ ₼92 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 90 days Multiple entry | 8–10 business days | US$50 ≈ ₼86 | ≈ ₼152 |
Business trip E-visa eVisa | 90 days Single entry | 8–10 business days | US$25 ≈ ₼43 | ≈ ₼92 |
Business trip E-visa eVisa | 90 days Multiple entry | 8–10 business days | US$50 ≈ ₼86 | ≈ ₼152 |
* The government fee is the government's own charge, never refundable. All-in adds Plusvisa's service fee, per traveller; it is refunded if we cause a refusal.
The 90-day rule, and what it does not mean
Most Azerbaijani travellers use the e-visa, which can be issued for a stay of up to 90 days depending on what you request when applying. Diplomatic and official passport holders instead get a fixed 30-day exemption under a separate agreement.
Tourist E-visa: 90 days per visit.
Arrive 1 March
63 of 90 days
1 Mar – 2 May: 63 of the 90 days this visa allows in one visit.
e-Visa length: Choose single or multiple entry and a stay of up to 90 days when you apply. Your passport must stay valid for the whole visit, and your entry and exit dates are fixed once approved.
Diplomatic or official passport: The 30-day exemption is fixed by treaty. It is not a minimum: you must leave, or hold a different valid visa, before day 30.
What the limit does not mean: The number of days approved is a maximum stay, not a guarantee you can renew it from inside Vietnam. Overstaying can bring fines or affect a future application.
Extensions: E-visa and visa-free stays generally cannot be extended from inside Vietnam. Contact the Immigration Department before your visa expires if you need more time.
Your document checklist
Four things to have ready before you start your application, as an Azerbaijani applicant.
Passport data page scan
Clear colour scan of your ordinary Azerbaijani passport's data page. It must be valid 6+ months from your entry date and have at least one blank visa page.
Digital portrait photo
Straight-on portrait on a plain background, no glasses, uploaded as its own file. A standard 4x6cm passport-style photo works if the scan is clear and recent.
International payment card
The e-visa fee is charged in US dollars on the portal. Use a Visa or Mastercard enabled for international payments; some AZN-only local cards may be declined.
Only for some visa types
Invitation or business letter
Only if Business trips only. Not required to submit the e-visa, but useful to carry in case an immigration officer asks about the purpose of a business trip.
When should you apply?
Processing takes 8–10 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.
Processing
Standard8–10 business days
Pick your arrival date
- 1
Apply online
—
Form and uploads, about 30 min
- 2
Pay the fee
—
By card, on the portal
- 3
Processing
8–10 business days
Official estimate
- 4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
- 5
Arrive in Vietnam
—
Show the approval at the border
Dates are fixed once approved, so apply once flights are booked. Azerbaijan has no Vietnamese embassy, so allow extra time if you need a different visa.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Are you travelling for tourism, visiting family, or short business meetings?
Will your passport stay valid for at least 6 months after you enter Vietnam?
Will you enter and exit through one of Vietnam's listed e-visa airports, land crossings or seaports?
Do you hold an ordinary Azerbaijani passport, not a diplomatic or service passport?
Result
Answer all four
Four quick checks of the rules that most often catch travellers out, and we'll tell you where you stand.
The application, step by step
Before you apply
- 1
Check you have an ordinary passport and a route in
Confirm your Azerbaijani passport is ordinary (not diplomatic) and valid 6+ months, then pick one of the official airports, land crossings or seaports. Azerbaijan has no Vietnamese embassy, so plan around the e-visa where possible.
- 2
Prepare your documents and card
Scan your passport data page, take a digital portrait photo, and have an internationally enabled Visa or Mastercard ready, since the fee is charged in US dollars.
On the official portal
- 3
Complete the online application
Go to the official National Portal on Immigration, upload your passport scan and photo, and fill in your travel details, including the exact entry and exit dates and gate.
- 4
Pay online by card
Pay in US dollars using your international card. You get a registration code by email to check your result later.
- 5
Wait for processing
The Immigration Department reviews the application. Submitting a second one while the first is pending can cause delays.
After you apply
- 6
Check your result online
Enter your registration code, email and date of birth on the e-visa lookup page to see if you are approved.
- 7
Print your visa
Print the approved e-visa to carry with your passport. Some airlines check this before boarding.
- 8
Complete the pre-arrival declaration
Fill in Vietnam's pre-arrival declaration before or on landing and keep the QR code ready to show immigration.
Questions Azerbaijani travellers actually ask
Only diplomatic and official (service) passport holders can, for up to 30 days under a 2010 agreement. Everyone else needs the e-visa or another visa.
No. The nearest Vietnamese embassies are in Turkey and Kuwait. The e-visa lets most Azerbaijani travellers avoid visiting either.
The fee is charged in US dollars on the portal. Use an internationally enabled Visa or Mastercard, since a card limited to domestic AZN payments may be declined.
No. Diplomatic and official passport holders, and their minor family members named in the passport, can enter visa-free for up to 30 days instead.
Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, depending on what you choose when you apply.
The e-visa does not cover these purposes. Apply at a Vietnamese embassy instead, such as the ones in Turkey or Kuwait.
Any of the airports on Vietnam's official e-visa entry point list. You must use the same one you name on your application.
Yes. Under the exemption agreement, diplomatic and official passport holders posted abroad must register with the host country's foreign ministry.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Azerbaijani plug fits. Here's what to expect.
Type A
Two flat pins
Type C
Two round pins · 2.5 A
Type F
Two round pins · 16 A
Type C
Type C and F sockets are used both at home and in Vietnam, so your own plugs fit — though you may meet the other types too.
Voltage
220 V · 50 Hz
Same as Azerbaijan — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.
Pack: nothing special — your type C and F plugs go straight in. A small power strip is still handy where hotel rooms have one socket.
Vietnam drives on the right — just like home
Compare traffic side:
Vietnam · right-hand traffic — same as Azerbaijan
Getting around
Cities are dense with motorbike traffic. Cross roads slowly and predictably, use registered taxis or ride-hailing apps, and book trains or flights ahead for longer trips between regions.
Health precautions
Dengue is a year-round risk, so use insect repellent and cover up. Avoid tap water and swimming in untreated fresh water. Check routine vaccines and malaria advice for rural travel with a travel clinic before you go.
Customs and etiquette
Remove your shoes before entering homes and some temples, dress modestly at religious sites, and use both hands to offer or receive money, gifts or business cards.
Vietnamese Dongs, cash and cards
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND).
₫
₼1 ≈ ₫14,928.9 · indicative mid-market rate, possibly a few days old
Carry small dong notes
Cash in Vietnamese dong is still standard for street food, markets and small shops. Watch out for the 20,000 and 500,000 notes, which are a similar blue shade.
Cards work in cities
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants and shops in larger cities, and contactless payment is increasingly common.
Use bank ATMs and plan withdrawals
International cards work at ATMs nationwide, but local banks cap withdrawals lower than international ones. Withdraw extra cash before heading to rural areas with fewer ATMs.
Weather by month (Hanoi)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
10.6°13°16.2°19.9°23.3°25°25°24.8°23.2°19.8°15.8°11.2°
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
| Month | High, °C | Low, °C | Rain, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.3 | 10.6 | 31.9 |
| February | 23.4 | 13 | 21.8 |
| March | 26.6 | 16.2 | 49 |
| April · best | 30.4 | 19.9 | 77.7 |
| May · best | 31.8 | 23.3 | 178.9 |
| June | 31.9 | 25 | 201.3 |
| July | 31.7 | 25 | 299.8 |
| August | 31 | 24.8 | 321.8 |
| September · best | 30.2 | 23.2 | 222.9 |
| October · best | 27.7 | 19.8 | 124 |
| November · best | 24.7 | 15.8 | 52.2 |
| December | 20.8 | 11.2 | 25.1 |
Monthly averages. Source: NASA POWER climatology, 2001-2020.
April · ideal
The best window runs April, May, September, October and November.
High 30.4°CLow 19.9°CRain 77.7 mm
Sweet spot: Hanoi has a cool, misty winter from December to March, a hot and humid rainy season from June to August, and its most comfortable weather in spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November).
One time zone
Baku
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Hanoi
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How much to tip, in AZN
₫200,000(₼13.40)
Restaurants
Not part of Vietnamese custom, but appreciated, especially if service isn't already included.
0–10%
on a ₫200,000 bill: ₫0 · ₼0
Hotel porters and housekeeping
Per bag or per day, more common at higher-end hotels.
₫10,000–₫50,000
₼0.67–₼3.35
Taxis and ride-hailing
Rounding up the fare is common but not expected.
No tip expected
Private tour guides and drivers
Per day, more for multi-day tours.
₫50,000–₫150,000
₼3.35–₼10.05
Spas and salons
Increasingly expected in tourist areas.
5–10%
on a ₫200,000 bill: ₫10,000 · ₼0.67
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
RecommendedLocal prepaid SIM
Airport arrival counters or shops of Viettel, Mobifone or Vinaphone in any city Usually the cheapest option, with wide 4G/5G coverage even outside major cities. Bring your passport to register the SIM.
eSIM
Travel eSIM
Online, before you travel, from an eSIM provider or your phone's own eSIM store Convenient if your phone supports eSIM, since you can activate it before landing without swapping a physical SIM.
Roaming
Roaming on your home plan
Activated through your home mobile provider before departure The simplest option but usually the most expensive; check your provider's Vietnam rates before you rely on it.
Get your Vietnam e-Visa in about ten business days, without the portal headaches
Upload a phone photo and your passport, we check them against every rule above, submit, and send your approval to your inbox. From ₼92 all-in.
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