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title: Vietnam visa for citizens of Mauritania
description: "Citizens of Mauritania need a visa for Vietnam and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $25. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Vietnam visa for citizens of Mauritania

Citizens of Mauritania need a visa for Vietnam and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://evisa.gov.vn

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–5 days
- **Government fee:** $25
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Access the official eVisa portal** — Go to https://evisa.gov.vn and select 'Apply for e-Visa'.
2. **Fill out the online application** — Provide personal details, passport info, travel plans, and upload required documents.
3. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay 25 USD for single-entry or 50 USD for multiple-entry via bank transfer.
4. **Submit the application** — Review all information and submit the application online.
5. **Receive the eVisa via email** — Processing takes 3-5 working days; the eVisa is sent as a PDF.
6. **Print the eVisa** — Print a copy to present upon arrival in Vietnam.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.
- **Passport photo** (Identity): Recent 4x6 cm photo with white background.
- **Completed online application form** (Supporting): Fill out on the official eVisa portal.
- **Proof of onward travel** (Travel): Flight itinerary or ticket showing exit from Vietnam.
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel): Confirmed reservation for the entire stay.
- **Bank transfer payment receipt** (Financial): Pay the visa fee via bank transfer and upload receipt.

## Good to know

- The eVisa is valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry depending on fee paid.
- Entry is allowed only through 42 designated border gates including international airports.
- Visa-free travel to Phú Quốc for up to 30 days is available separately.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all entries before submission.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- **Unclear or non-compliant photo** — Use a recent 4x6 cm photo with white background, no glasses or headwear.
- **Payment not processed correctly** — Follow bank transfer instructions exactly and keep receipt.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Mauritania need a visa for Vietnam?

Citizens of Mauritania need a visa for Vietnam and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of Mauritania stay in Vietnam?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Vietnam visa cost for citizens of Mauritania?

Government fee: $25.

### How long does Vietnam visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

### What documents do citizens of Mauritania need for Vietnam?

Valid passport; Passport photo; Completed online application form; Proof of onward travel; Hotel booking or accommodation proof; Bank transfer payment receipt.

### How long must my passport be valid for Vietnam?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://evisa.gov.vn

## Sources

- [Vietnamese Visas and Entry/Exit - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Vietnam](https://vn.usembassy.gov/vietnamese-visas-and-entry-exit/)
- Visa | Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the United ... (vietnamembassy-usa.org, third-party site)
- Get your Vietnam e Visa - Travel Document Systems (traveldocs.com, third-party site)
- [evisa.gov.vn](https://evisa.gov.vn)

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