Vietnam · Entry rules for Congolese (Congo) passport

Vietnam Visa Requirements for Citizens of Congo (2026)

Q: What documents are required?

Passport data page image; Portrait photography; Photo of the person requesting an electronic visa (newly taken, photo size 4x6 cm, jpg, jpeg format, size <2MB, straight face, no hat, no glasses, formal clothes, white background).; Portrait of applicant (recent photo, size 4x6cm, jpg/jpeg format, file size <= 10 MB, face looking straight, no hat, no glasses, polite clothes, white background); The passport's validity must exceed the visa issuance date by at least 30 days.

Q: Where do Congolese (Congo) passport holders apply?

Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.gov.vn

Q: Do Congolese (Congo) passport holders need to visit an embassy for Vietnam?

No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is evisa.gov.vn.

Yes — but the whole process is online: Congolese (Congo) passport holders apply for a Vietnam e-Visa. Maximum stay: 90 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.

Required documents

Passport data page image
Portrait photography
Photo of the person requesting an electronic visa (newly taken, photo size 4x6 cm, jpg, jpeg format, size <2MB, straight face, no hat, no glasses, formal clothes, white background).
Portrait of applicant (recent photo, size 4x6cm, jpg/jpeg format, file size <= 10 MB, face looking straight, no hat, no glasses, polite clothes, white background)
The passport's validity must exceed the visa issuance date by at least 30 days

Fees & processing

Visa fee	US$25

Recent changes

2023 · confirmed
Starting from 15 August 2023, an e-Visa is issued to citizens of all countries and territories and is issued for single or multiple entry up to 90 days.
2025-08-15 · confirmed
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia
2025-03-01 · confirmed
Switzerland, Czechia and Poland
2025-01-30 · confirmed
Belarus (mutual)
2024-05-25 · confirmed
Kazakhstan
2024-03-07 · confirmed
Mongolia
2021-01-15 · confirmed
Panama
2020-01-01 · confirmed
Myanmar (extended from 14 to 30 days)
2017-08-11 · confirmed
Chile
2015-07-01 · confirmed
Belarus (unilateral), France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom
2013-10-26 · confirmed
Myanmar
2009-01-01 · confirmed
Russia (resumed)

Frequently asked

How long can Congolese (Congo) citizens stay in Vietnam?

Up to 90 days.

How much does the Vietnam visa cost for Congolese (Congo) passport holders?

US$25.

What documents are required?

Passport data page image; Portrait photography; Photo of the person requesting an electronic visa (newly taken, photo size 4x6 cm, jpg, jpeg format, size <2MB, straight face, no hat, no glasses, formal clothes, white background).; Portrait of applicant (recent photo, size 4x6cm, jpg/jpeg format, file size <= 10 MB, face looking straight, no hat, no glasses, polite clothes, white background); The passport's validity must exceed the visa issuance date by at least 30 days.

Where do Congolese (Congo) passport holders apply?

Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.gov.vn

Do Congolese (Congo) passport holders need to visit an embassy for Vietnam?

No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is evisa.gov.vn.

Sources & last verified

Primary source: official government portal — evisa.gov.vn (cross-checked 2026-09-04).

Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens” and “Visa policy of Vietnam”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.

Last verified: 2026-09-04. Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.

This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.