Uganda passport → Vietnam

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

Ugandan passport holders need an eVisa for Vietnam for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

Vietnam at a glance

Capital: Hanoi
Currency: Vietnamese đồng (VND)
Languages: Vietnamese
Calling code: +84
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Vietnam for other passports

UgandaeVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomVisa-free45 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaeVisa90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free21 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Ugandan passport holders

MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
IndonesiaeVisa
MyanmareVisa

Common questions

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Ugandan passport holders need an eVisa for Vietnam for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Vietnam?

Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Ugandan citizens get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Ugandan citizens visit without a visa?

63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Uganda passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens (edited 16 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Vietnam before you travel.