You do not need a visa for Vietnam if you have a Malaysian passport

Vietnam Pre-arrival Information (PAI)

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Visa-free

Vietnam Pre-arrival Information (PAI)

Price: $19.99
Processing: from 1 hour
Entries: Single entry
Enter within: Single trip

$19.99 for our service — no government fee

What you need for the Vietnam Pre-arrival Information (PAI)

These are the documents this application asks for. You can upload them after checkout — nothing is needed to start.

Passport Bio Page
Applicant's Photo

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Everything about the Vietnam Pre-arrival Information (PAI) — conditions, what the authorities check and how long it lasts.

How it works

1
Answer the questions
One form, written in plain language. We ask only what Vietnam actually requires for a Malaysian passport.
2
We check and submit
Your application is reviewed for the mistakes that cause rejections before it goes to the authorities.
3
Confirmation by email
Your confirmation usually arrives within 1 hour. It comes by email, with everything you need to show on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

No. Malaysian citizens can enter Vietnam without applying for a visa in advance.

How much does the Vietnam Pre-arrival Information (PAI) cost for Malaysian citizens?

$19.99. There is no government fee — that is $19.99 for our service.

How long does it take to get the Vietnam Pre-arrival Information (PAI)?

From 1 hour. Governments do not guarantee processing times, so apply as early as you can.

Do Malaysian citizens need a new Vietnam Pre-arrival Information (PAI) for each trip?

Yes — it covers a single entry, so each trip needs its own.

When should Malaysian citizens apply?

Confirmation takes from 1 hour, and you then have Single trip to enter Vietnam. You can apply shortly before you fly — just not so early that the entry window runs out.

Still have a question?

Ask our assistant. It answers in the chat, and we hand it the route you are looking at — Malaysian passport, travelling to Vietnam — so you do not have to repeat it.

What Vietnam may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 4x6cm with white background
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
Hotel booking or accommodation proof
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Malaysian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Malaysian passport holders entering Vietnam as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Vietnam. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Vietnam.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Last checked 2026-07-22
May be required
Mandatory Digital Arrival Card for Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Cam Ranh, or Phu Quoc
Travelers must complete a digital arrival card online before arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), Da Nang International Airport (DAD), Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), or Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) in Vietnam. The form can be completed within 3 days of arrival. Once the form is submitted, the system generates a QR code that travelers can present to immigration officers upon arrival. Travelers who don't complete the form before arrival may experience longer processing times at immigration. Currently, this requirement only applies to arrivals at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Noi Bai International Airport, Da Nang International Airport, Cam Ranh International Airport, and Phu Quoc International Airport.
- This requirement doesn't apply to the following travelers: -Travelers arriving at other ports of entry; -Vietnamese citizens traveling on a Vietnamese passport; -Travelers transiting Vietnam without clearing immigration.
Vietnam Immigration Department Last checked 2026-07-22
May be required
Entry requirements for traveling with pets to Vietnam
Travelers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before traveling, as policies differ. Pets traveling into Vietnam must meet entry requirements set by the Vietnamese authorities. Travelers may bring no more than two pets for the purpose of ornamental keeping, domestic activities, or travel without registering for quarantine with the Department of Veterinary Medicine. Pets must have a valid quarantine certificate issued by the competent veterinary authority of the country of origin. Travelers can check the specific requirements on the Vietnam Trade Portal's animal quarantine page.
Last checked 2026-07-22
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Vietnam
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Vietnam Last checked 2026-07-22
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Vietnam
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Vietnam.
Last checked 2026-07-22
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Vietnam.
Last checked 2026-07-22
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Vietnam.
Last checked 2026-07-22

A look at Vietnam

One Pillar Pagoda — An iconic Buddhist temple in Hanoi dating to 1049
Hoi An Ancient Town — A UNESCO World Heritage Site glowing with traditional lanterns
Sapa Rice Terraces — Northern Vietnam's stunning highland landscapes
Noi Bai International Airport — Vietnam's main northern gateway in Hanoi