Canada is not in the list of countries which are exempted to enter Vietnam without applying for visa, so Vietnam visa will be required when Canadian passport holders come to this country. However, there are still 2 special cases that Vietnam visa is still exempted for Canadian citizens:  

• Visa exemption is applicable for Canadian citizens while visiting Phu Quoc island for not more than 30 days. Please note, if you are planning to visit the other places in Vietnam in these 30 days, Vietnam visa will be required after you leave this island. From the 31st day, no matter you will keep staying in this island or go to the other places in Vietnam, you also have to apply for Vietnam visa.
• If you have APEC business travel card, “Visa exemption” will be also applicable for you for up to 90 days.

If your visit is not in these cases, you can consider to choose one of two below online visas to apply via the website https://www.vietnam-evisa.com/apply/

1. Electronic visa (E-visa)

Canada is one of 80 countries which are allowed to apply for E-visa. The application process is totally visa online and E-visa will be sent to the applicants via email. Then using it to present for boarding the airplane as well as entering Vietnam.

2. Visa On Arrival 

Every citizen in the world is allowed to apply for Visa On Arrival to enter Vietnam. Before arrival, you will be needing to get the approval letter by completing the visa application form via the website. It will be sent to you via email, then using it to present for boarding.

After arrival, you need to look for the Visa On Arrival counter to get the visa stamp.

Therefore, the way to apply for Vietnam visa is so easy and convenient via the express service of agency. You just need to go to the website and follow the full guidance.