Canadian citizens can apply for an urgent Vietnam visa online with fast processing options for last-minute travel. This guide explains how to get a Vietnam visa quickly, how much it costs, what documents you need, which entry points you can use, and how to apply when your flight is approaching.
For Canadian citizens who need a Vietnam visa quickly, an e-visa or a visa on arrival is faster than applying for a visa through the Vietnamese embassy in Canada. An e-visa is applied for online, while a visa on arrival requires an approval process before you receive the visa at a designated Vietnamese international airport.
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Option |
E-visa |
Visa on Arrival |
|
Application method |
Online |
Online approval letter + visa stamping on arrival |
|
Embassy visit |
Not required |
Not required |
|
Standard processing |
3-5 working days |
7-10 working days |
|
Urgent processing |
Available |
Available |
|
Entry |
Designated airports, landports, and seaports |
Airport only |
If your departure is only a few hours or a day away, applying through a private visa agency can be a practical option for urgent processing. An agency can help submit or expedite the application and identify the appropriate processing tier based on how soon you need to travel.
Choose your processing tier based on the number of hours left before your flight, not simply on price. The closer your departure time, the faster processing option you should consider.
More than 3 days before departure
If you still have several business days before your flight, you may not need the fastest urgent option. A standard or lower-cost processing tier can be sufficient if your application has enough time to be processed.
24-72 hours before departure
If your flight is within the next one to three days, consider an expedited processing option rather than waiting for standard processing. This gives you more time to receive your visa before departure.
Under 24 hours or boarding today
If your flight is less than 24 hours away, choose a same-day or super-urgent processing tier according to your remaining time. For departures within only a few hours, contact us first to confirm availability before submitting your application and payment.
For last-minute cases, processing availability can depend on business hours, weekends, holidays, and the accuracy of the information submitted.
The total cost of a Vietnam e-visa combines the government visa fee with any applicable rush service fee.
The standard government e-visa fee is currently 35 CAD for a single-entry visa and 70 CAD for a multiple-entry visa. Vietnam e-visas can be issued for up to 90 days, with either single or multiple entry. These government fees do not include urgent processing fees or other optional travel-related services. If you need your visa urgently, the rush service fee depends on how quickly you need the application processed.
You may also explore urgent visa options through the Vietnamese embassy in Canada, although urgent embassy processing may have different fees and procedures. For travelers who need a visa within hours or on short notice, a private visa agency may offer more suitable expedited processing options.
Please refer to the table below for our urgent processing fees. Please note that the price in CAD may be affected by your card issuer’s exchange rate.
|
Processing time |
New single-entry Vietnam e-visa |
New multiple-entry Vietnam e-visa |
Expedited pending Vietnam e-visa |
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Weekend / holiday |
413 CAD |
448 CAD |
259 CAD |
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15-30 mins - last-minute (business day) |
413 CAD |
448 CAD |
413 CAD |
|
1 business hour |
259 CAD |
294 CAD |
245 CAD |
|
2 business hours |
217 CAD |
252 CAD |
203 CAD |
|
4 business hours |
143 CAD |
181 CAD |
105 CAD |
|
1 working day |
129 CAD |
167 CAD |
91 CAD |
|
2 working days |
101 CAD |
139 CAD |
63 CAD |
|
3 working days |
87 CAD |
125 CAD |
49 CAD |
|
4-5 working days |
73 CAD |
111 CAD |
- |
Related blog post: Urgent 3-Month Vietnam E-visa by Nationality
To start an urgent Vietnam visa application, you need a valid Canadian passport and accurate travel information. Because urgent applications leave little time for corrections, check every detail carefully before submitting your application.
Passport: Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your expected entry date into Vietnam and have at least two blank pages available for travel and immigration requirements.
Photo: Provide a clear, recent passport-style photo. Your face should be clearly visible, with sufficient lighting and no accessories that obstruct your facial features.
Entry details: Prepare accurate information about your trip, including Intended entry date, Entry port, Intended exit date, Passport information, entry purpose and companion..
All information in your application should match your passport and travel plans exactly. Incorrect names, passport numbers, dates, or entry information can cause processing problems and may require you to resubmit or correct the application, which can be especially stressful when your flight is approaching.
Choose your Vietnam visa type based on how you plan to travel during the visa validity period.
Single-entry visa: A single-entry visa is suitable if you plan to enter Vietnam once and stay for your trip without leaving and re-entering the country.
Multiple-entry visa: Choose a multiple-entry visa if you plan to leave Vietnam and enter again during the visa validity period.
Business and cross-border trips: Multiple-entry can be more suitable for travelers who have business trips involving Vietnam and another country, or who expect to cross the Vietnamese border more than once.
Most Canadian travelers enter Vietnam by air, so choosing the correct international airport for entry port on your visa application is essential. Vietnam has multiple international airports that accept e-visa holders, while with Visa on Arrival, you do not need to declare your arrival airport in advance like e-visa, but it is accepted at only 08 airports.
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Airport |
E-visa |
VOA |
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Noi Bai International Airport – Hanoi (HAN) |
✓ |
✓ |
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Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) |
✓ |
✓ |
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Da Nang International Airport – Da Nang (DAD) |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Cam Ranh International Airport – Khanh Hoa (CXR) |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Phu Quoc International Airport – Phu Quoc (PQC) |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Cat Bi International Airport – Hai Phong (HPH) |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Can Tho International Airport – Can Tho (VCA) |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Phu Bai International Airport – Hue (HUI) |
✓ |
- |
|
Van Don International Airport – Quang Ninh (VDO) |
✓ |
- |
|
Tho Xuan Airport – Thanh Hoa (THD) |
✓ |
- |
|
Dong Hoi Airport – Quang Binh (VDH) |
✓ |
- |
|
Phu Cat Airport – Binh Dinh (UIH) |
✓ |
- |
|
Lien Khuong International Airport – Lam Dong (DLI) |
✓ |
✓ |
|
Vinh Airport – Nghe An (VII) |
✓ |
- |
|
Chu Lai Airport – Quang Nam (VCL) |
✓ |
- |
The Vietnam Embassy in Canada may provide urgent visa services for special or emergency cases. However, when you are dealing with a last-minute trip, handling the paperwork yourself can be confusing and time-consuming.
Applying for an urgent Vietnam visa with UrgentVisaToVietnam is simple and only takes a few steps.
Step 1: Submit your application
Provide your basic travel and passport information through the visa application form. Make sure your information matches your passport exactly.
Step 2: Provide your documents
Upload the required passport information and photo. Check that the files are clear and meet the application requirements before submitting them.
Step 3: Choose your processing speed
Select the processing tier according to how much time remains before your flight. If your departure is only a few hours away, contact us before completing the application and payment so we can confirm whether the requested urgent processing time is available.
Step 4: Pay the fees
Pay the applicable government visa fee and urgent processing fee based on your selected visa type and processing time.
Step 5: Receive your visa approval
Once your application is approved, you will receive your Vietnam visa according to the selected processing option. Check all visa details before traveling and make sure the information matches your passport and intended entry point.
If your flight is in 1 hour, contact us first to check the availability and quote.
Related blog post: Vietnam Visa for Canada Citizens - Nationality Hub
Choosing a Vietnam emergency visa service means you need a provider that can respond quickly and handle your application accurately. There have been many Canadians choosing UrgentVisaToVietnam for their urgent visa.

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If your flight is approaching and you still need a Vietnam visa, contact us to confirm the fastest available processing option for your Canadian passport via:
Tel: +84.904.879.729
Tel: +1 (778) 788 2310
Email: [email protected]
Address: No10A, Sai Dong, Long Bien, Hanoi
A Canadian can get a Vietnam visa in as little as 1-2 working hours with a super-urgent processing tier. A normal application may take 2 weeks or longer, depending on the processing method.
Yes. Canadian citizens need a valid Vietnam visa, such as an e-visa or Visa On Arrival (VOA), to enter Vietnam.
The total cost includes the government visa fee plus a rush service fee, which increases with faster processing times. The exact cost depends on your visa type and selected processing speed.
Yes. Urgent visa processing is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Choose single-entry visa if you plan to enter Vietnam once during your trip. Choose multiple-entry visa only if you plan to leave Vietnam and re-enter during your visa validity period.
Canadian travelers can enter Vietnam through designated international airports that accept their visa type, including Noi Bai (HAN), Tan Son Nhat (SGN), and Da Nang (DAD). Check the approved entry point on your visa application before traveling.
Choose a same-day or 1-2 working hour processing option and submit your application immediately. If your flight is only a few hours away, contact us first to confirm the urgent processing option is available.
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