Vietnam Visa for Irish Citizens 2026: E-Visa Requirements

Yes, Irish citizens need a visa for Vietnam: Ireland is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption lists in 2026, so holders of an Irish passport should get a Vietnam e-visa before travelling – valid for up to 90 days, single entry (USD 25) or multiple entry (USD 50). The only short-stay exception is the island of Phu Quoc (up to 30 days). For work, family or long stays, Irish citizens use a sponsored visa and a temporary residence card. Info Travel handles the Vietnam visa for Irish citizens from start to finish – WhatsApp +84327828822.

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Do Irish citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Yes. Vietnam’s unilateral 45-day exemptions currently cover the 12 countries of Resolution 44/NQ-CP (including the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and the 12 European countries of Resolution 229/NQ-CP. The Republic of Ireland is not on either list, and there is no bilateral visa-waiver agreement for ordinary Irish passports that we could confirm. You can check the current list on our Vietnam visa exemption countries page.

Irish vs British passports: the deciding factor is the passport you travel on, not where you live. A person from Northern Ireland entering on a British passport falls under the UK’s 45-day exemption (see Vietnam visa for UK citizens); the same person entering on an Irish passport needs a visa. Dual Irish–British citizens should enter and leave on the same passport.

Vietnam visa options for Irish citizens

Option	Maximum stay / validity	State fee	Best for
E-visa, single entry	Up to 90 days	USD 25	Holidays, family visits, short business trips
E-visa, multiple entry	Up to 90 days	USD 50	Trips combining Vietnam with Cambodia, Laos or Thailand
Phu Quoc visa exemption	Up to 30 days, Phu Quoc only	Free	Beach holidays flying directly to Phu Quoc
Sponsored visa via approval letter (DN, LĐ, ĐT, TT…)	According to purpose; multiple-entry visas up to several years	USD 25–155 depending on type and term	Business, work, investment, family
Temporary residence card	Up to 2 / 5 / 10 years depending on category	USD 145 / 155 / 165	Long-term residents
5-year visa exemption certificate	Up to 5 years, max. 180 days per entry	USD 20 (first issue)	Irish citizens of Vietnamese origin, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens

State fees follow Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC, in force from 1 April 2026. For Phu Quoc, the exemption applies to foreigners arriving on the island from abroad (including via transit at a Vietnamese international checkpoint), with a passport valid for at least 45 days; travel to the mainland or a longer stay requires a visa.

How to apply for the Vietnam e-visa from Ireland

There is no need to visit an embassy – the e-visa is issued online on the official portal evisa.gov.vn:

Fill in the form with your name exactly as printed in the passport (including any Irish-language or middle names as they appear), passport number, dates of travel, address in Vietnam and the port of entry you will actually use.
Upload a recent portrait photo (light background, facing forward, no glasses) and a clear scan of the passport data page with the MRZ lines visible.
Pay the state fee online: USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry.
Track the result with your registration code. Processing usually takes about 3 working days; print or save the e-visa for check-in and arrival.

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on entry. The e-visa is accepted at international airports such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang and at designated land and sea border gates. See the step-by-step e-visa application guide, or our urgent Vietnam visa service if you fly within days.

Working, teaching or living in Vietnam

Work and teaching: an e-visa does not allow employment. You need a work permit under Decree 219/2025/ND-CP (or an exemption confirmation), an LĐ visa and then a residence card. Irish degrees and Garda vetting/police certificates must be authenticated as Vietnam requires and translated – see our Vietnam work permit service.
Business: a DN visa sponsored by a Vietnamese company for meetings and project work that is not employment.
Investors: an ĐT visa based on the invested capital.
Family: a TT visa for spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens or of residence card holders.

LĐ, ĐT and TT visa holders can switch to a temporary residence card and avoid repeated visa runs.

Extensions and overstay

Stay extensions carry a state fee of USD 10 each and are assessed case by case; if an extension is not possible, you will need to leave and re-enter on a new visa. Overstaying is fined under Decree 282/2025/ND-CP – VND 0.5–2 million for under 16 days and more for longer overstays – and can delay your departure at the airport. Read our Vietnam visa overstay fine guide.

Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam

For passport renewal, emergency travel documents and consular help, Irish citizens can contact the Embassy of Ireland in Hanoi. The embassy does not issue Vietnamese visas – those come from evisa.gov.vn or Vietnam’s immigration authorities.

Info Travel’s visa service for Irish citizens

Checking which option suits your trip: e-visa, Phu Quoc exemption, sponsored visa or residence card.
E-visa applications and corrections, including urgent cases; approval letters for DN, LĐ, ĐT and TT visas.
Work permits, residence cards, the 5-year exemption certificate, legalisation and certified translation of Irish documents.
Airport fast track in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang; help with extensions and overstay.

Service fees vary by case – send your passport details and travel dates via WhatsApp for an exact quote.

FAQ: Vietnam visa for Irish citizens

Is Ireland on Vietnam’s visa-free list in 2026?

No. The 45-day exemptions apply to the countries in Resolutions 44/NQ-CP and 229/NQ-CP, which do not include Ireland. Irish passport holders need an e-visa or another visa, except for stays of up to 30 days on Phu Quoc.

How long can Irish citizens stay on a Vietnam e-visa?

Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, as stated on the e-visa.

Can I get a visa on arrival in Vietnam with an Irish passport?

Only with an approval letter issued in advance through a Vietnamese sponsor. Without it, apply for the e-visa before you fly – airlines check visa documents at check-in.