Ukraine→Vietnam
Ukraine to Vietnam
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, bring a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Vietnam.
What should I do before I travel?
Apply for the required electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance; the e-visa is the permission you must obtain before travel to Vietnam. You can apply while in Ukraine because Vietnam maintains an embassy or consulate in Ukraine.
Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry. Carry your ordinary passport when you travel; it is the accepted travel document for this route.
Buy travel insurance before you travel: travel insurance is a condition of entry to Vietnam.
Bring documentation you may be asked to show at the border: proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight, and a hotel booking.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to go to Vietnam?
Yes. A Ukrainian citizen needs a visa to enter Vietnam; you must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance.
What kind of visa do I need?
You must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance; the e-visa is the required permission for your tourist trip to Vietnam.
How long must my passport be valid?
You must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Vietnam; an ordinary passport is accepted.
Do I need travel insurance for Vietnam?
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Vietnam and you must have it when you travel.
Will immigration ask for proof of funds or a return ticket?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds, a return flight, and a hotel booking; carry these documents when you arrive.
What documents do minors need to enter Vietnam?
If you are under 18, you need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Vietnam.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Vietnam — worth having if your documents are lost.
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More about Vietnam
Asia
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Currency
- Vietnamese Dong (VND)
- Known for
- Natural landscapes, Street food, Coffee culture
- Food
- Pho, Banh Mi, Spring Rolls