Vietnamese visa for Russian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Russian passport holders visiting Vietnam for a short-term stay: 15 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Russian citizens to enter Vietnam for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 15 days |
| Evisa | Vietnam e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Vietnam visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Vietnam tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Vietnam.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Vietnam.
If you are looking for Vietnam visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Vietnam nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Vietnam in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 35 minutes)
- Yekaterinburg: The Consulate General of Vietnam in Yekaterinburg, Russia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 35 minutes)
- Vladivostok: The Consulate General of Vietnam in Vladivostok, Russia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 35 minutes)
Vietnam visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Vietnam diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Vietnam from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 232,717 | N/A |
| 2009 | 257,214 | 10.53% |
| 2010 | 237,617 | -7.62% |
| 2011 | 101,600 | -57.24% |
| 2012 | 174,287 | 71.54% |
| 2013 | 298,126 | 71.05% |
| 2014 | 364,873 | 22.39% |
| 2015 | 338,843 | -7.13% |
| 2016 | 433,987 | 28.08% |
| 2017 | 574,164 | 32.30% |
| 2018 | 606,637 | 5.66% |
| 2019 | 646,524 | 6.58% |
| 2020 | 244,966 | -62.11% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Vietnam & Russia comparison
Vietnam's area is approximately 310,070 km2 (119,718 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 52.82 times bigger than Vietnam.
As of April 2024, Vietnam's population is ~100.9 million people - 45,286,254 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Vietnam & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Vietnam | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 100,881,703 | 146,167,957 | 45.3 million fewer people live in Vietnam than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 96 | 242 | Vietnam has 146 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 21 | 78 | Vietnam passport holders visit 57 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 107 | 242 | Vietnamese hosts 135 fewer foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Vietnam in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Vietnam in 2020 was approximately 244,966.
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Useful Information
- Hanoi to Moscow: 4755.78 km (2955.10 mi)
- Travel time: 9 hours 54 minutes
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