Vietnam visa for Indonesia citizens

Do Indonesian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Indonesian citizens are allowed to enter Vietnam without a visa for a period of up to 30 days. Here are some requirements to be eligible for the visa exemption program:

• You must have a valid Indonesian passport with at least six months of validity beyond the departure date from Vietnam.
• The passport has at least two blank pages for visa stamps. 

If you plan to stay in Vietnam for longer than 30 days, you will be required to obtain a visa.

Visa requirements in brief:

How to apply for a Vietnamese visa in Indonesia

Expatriates, foreign visitors in Indonesia, and Indonesian nationals planning to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days can apply for a Vietnam visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia, get a visa on arrival, or request an e-visa.

Visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Indonesia

In order to obtain a Vietnam visa at the embassy in Indonesia, you must provide the required documents such as a completed application form, passport photos, and the applicable fee, directly to the embassy in the country. After your application is processed, you can collect your visa in person or have it mailed to you.

Apply for e-visa online

Indonesian residents can also apply for a Vietnam e-visa on the official website of the Vietnam Immigration Department at https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/.

The application procedure is conducted online and you must provide a scanned copy of your passport, a passport-sized photo, and payment of the visa fee through the website (25 USD ~ 370938 Rp) then receive your visa via email.

Apply for a visa on arrival

If you are planning to travel to any of Vietnam's international airports by air, you can contact a Vietnam travel agency or a visa company to apply for a visa approval letter. Obtain the approval letter via email then present it along with an entry and exit form, two passport-sized photos, and the visa stamping fee at the airport.

How much is the visa fee for Indonesian passports?

Fee comparison 

Travel tips for Indonesian citizens visiting Vietnam

How to get there

Transferring between Indonesia and Vietnam is pretty easy with just only one layover. You can take flights provided by Vietnam Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, AirAsia, and Lion Air.

Jakarta - Hanoi

Medan - Ho Chi Minh City

Weather information

In general, both Vietnam and Indonesia have similar weather and temperature patterns.

• Climate: Vietnam and Indonesia are both tropical countries, resulting a hot and humid weather throughout the year. 
• Weather: In Vietnam, the weather can be divided into two seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The dry season starts from November to April, while the rainy season is from May to October. In Indonesia, the climate is more varied due to the country's size and geographical location. However, most parts of Indonesia have a tropical climate with high humidity. The rainy season in this country varies depending on the region, but usually occurs from October to April.
• Temperature: The average temperature in Vietnam is around 25-30°C (77-86°F) throughout the year, with temperatures being slightly cooler in the north during the winter months. In Indonesia, the temperature ranges from 25-32°C (77-90°F).