Vietnam to Canada tourist visa

Complete Canada Visitor visa requirements, fees, processing times, and approval tips for Vietnamese citizens. Updated December 2025.

Required documents

Valid Passport — Your Vietnamese passport must be valid for the duration of your stay
Visa Application — Complete the visitor visa application online or on paper
Photographs — Recent photographs meeting Canada visa specifications
Biometrics — Fingerprints and photograph at a VAC
Financial Evidence — Proof of sufficient funds for your trip
Travel Plans — Details of your intended trip to Canada
Ties to Vietnam — Evidence demonstrating you will return to Vietnam

Valid passport — Valid passport
Completed application forms (IMM 5257, — Completed application forms (IMM 5257, IMM 5645)
Photographs meeting specifications — Photographs meeting specifications
Bank statements (4–6 months) — Bank statements (4–6 months)
Employment letter — Employment letter
Travel itinerary — Travel itinerary

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Canada?: Yes, Vietnamese citizens need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit Canada. There is no visa-free or eTA option for Vietnamese passport holders.
How much does a Canada visa cost for Vietnamese citizens?: The visa application fee is CAD 100, plus CAD 85 for biometrics collection. Total: CAD 185 (approximately 3.4 million VND).
How long does Canada visa processing take for Vietnamese?: Processing times vary significantly. Check the IRCC website for current estimates. Apply at least 8–12 weeks before intended travel.
How long can Vietnamese stay in Canada on a tourist visa?: The border officer determines your length of stay, typically up to 6 months. The actual duration is stamped in your passport upon entry.
Where do I apply for Canada visa from Vietnam?: Apply online through the IRCC website, then provide biometrics at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Vietnam.
What is the Canada visa approval rate for Vietnamese citizens?: The approval rate is approximately 72% for Vietnamese applicants. Strong ties to Vietnam and clear financial evidence improve approval chances.