Vietnam Visa RequirementsFor Cook Islands passport holders
Cook Islands citizens are eligible for Vietnam's e-Visa system, which allows online application before travel. The e-Visa allows stays of up to 90 days (single or multiple entry) and is far more convenient than a traditional consular visa.
Cook Islands passport holders must apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) online before traveling to Vietnam.
Apply at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn at least three business days before travel. Upload a passport photo, bio page scan, and complete the application form. Pay USD 25 online. The approved e-Visa is emailed and must be printed or presented on your phone at the border.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid passport
Passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your intended departure from Vietnam
Digital passport photo
Recent photograph in JPEG format meeting Vietnamese e-Visa specifications
Passport bio page scan
Scanned copy of passport biographical data page
Credit or debit card
For online payment of the USD 25 e-Visa fee
Email address
Valid email address to receive the e-Visa approval
Entry point
Confirmation of intended port of entry into Vietnam (airport, land border, or seaport)
Current Travel Situation
Cook Islands to Vietnam: What You Need to Know
Vietnam introduced its e-Visa system and progressively expanded eligible nationalities. Cook Islands passport holders can apply entirely online without visiting a Vietnamese embassy, making travel to Vietnam significantly easier.
How to Get There
Cook Islands nationals with New Zealand citizenship can also apply for Vietnam's e-Visa under the same process.
Money & Banking
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND). ATMs are available in cities. Cards are accepted in upscale hotels and restaurants; cash is essential for markets, street food, and rural areas.
Practical Tips
Vietnam e-Visas are accepted at most international airports, land borders, and seaports; check the list of accepted entry points before travel. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang are the main entry airports. Vietnamese cuisine and landscapes make it a top Southeast Asian destination.