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Canada visa for Vietnamese citizens
Vietnamese passport holders need a visa to visit Canada. A visitor visa is needed; in most cases you also give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) after applying.
Read at the official source: canada.ca ↗
Checked 10 November 2026
How to apply: Canada visitor visa
For passports on Canada's visa-required list.
Where to apply
Apply online through the IRCC Portal. In most cases you then give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics). The portal gives you a personalised document checklist, and your local visa office may ask for more.
Source: canada.ca ↗, read 10 November 2026.
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Documents
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Source: canada.ca ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Fee, validity and stay
| Visa | Valid for | Stay | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Set by IRCC | Set by the border officer | CA$100 + CA$85 biometrics |
| Family (5 or more people) | Set by IRCC | Set by the border officer | CA$500 + up to CA$170 biometrics |
Some applicants are exempt from some or all fees.
Source: canada.ca ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Processing time
The official source doesn't state a processing time, so apply well before you plan to travel.
Questions
How much is the Canada visitor visa for Vietnamese citizens?
Individual: CA$100 + CA$85 biometrics; Family (5 or more people): CA$500 + up to CA$170 biometrics. Some applicants are exempt from some or all fees.
What documents do Vietnamese citizens need for the Canada visitor visa?
A clear colour copy of your passport, valid at least 6 months from your travel date: the page with your birth date and country, and any pages with stamps, visas or markings; A letter authorising a minor child to travel (if applicable); The documents on your personalised checklist in the IRCC Portal.
How long does the Canada visitor visa take?
The official source doesn't state a processing time.
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Not travel advice. Rules change and the border officer decides; confirm at Canada's official sources before you travel. Updated 2026-11-10.