Vietnam has officially expanded its electronic visa (e-visa) program, adding 41 new international ports of entry where foreign travelers can enter or exit Vietnam using an e-visa. With these new additions, Vietnam now supports 83 total checkpoints—including airports, land borders, and seaports—making travel to Vietnam more convenient than ever.
This update follows Resolution 389, issued on December 2, 2025, reinforcing Vietnam’s commitment to simplifying entry procedures and welcoming more international visitors.
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4 New Airports Added to Vietnam’s e-Visa Entry List
Vietnam has added four international airports to the e-visa entry/exit system:
- Long Thành International Airport (Đồng Nai)
- Gia Bình Airport (Bắc Ninh)
- Vinh Airport (Nghệ An)
- Chu Lai Airport (Đà Nẵng)
Long Thành and Gia Bình airports will activate e-visa acceptance once operational.
Before this change, Vietnam already had 13 airports accepting e-visas since August 2023.
This expansion greatly benefits travelers flying into central and northern Vietnam, offering more flexibility in choosing flight routes.
11 Additional Land Border Gates Now Accept e-Visas
Vietnam now has 27 land border checkpoints accepting e-visas, thanks to the newly added 11 crossings:
- Đồng Đăng (Lạng Sơn)
- Lào Cai
- Trà Lĩnh (Cao Bằng)
- Lóng Sập (Sơn La)
- Nam Giang (Đà Nẵng)
- Lệ Thanh (Gia Lai)
- Bình Hiệp (Tây Ninh)
- Tân Nam (Tây Ninh)
- Thường Phước (Đồng Tháp)
- Dinh Bà (Đồng Tháp)
- Thanh Thủy (Tuyên Quang)
16 land ports were already active since 2023, making Vietnam’s northern and western borders much easier to access for cross-border travelers.
26 New Seaports Added (Total: 39)
Seaports represent the largest expansion in this update, with 26 new ports now supporting e-visa entry. These ports include:
- Vạn Gia (Quảng Ninh)
- Diêm Điền (Hưng Yên)
- Hải Thịnh & Ninh Bình (Ninh Bình)
- Cửa Lò – Bến Thủy (Nghệ An)
- Sơn Dương (Hà Tĩnh)
- Gianh, Hòn La, Cửa Việt (Quảng Trị)
- Thuận An (Huế)
- Kỳ Hà (Đà Nẵng)
- Sa Kỳ (Quảng Ngãi)
- Vũng Rô (Đắk Lắk)
- Cà Ná, Ninh Chữ (Khánh Hòa)
- Phú Quý, Liên Hương (Lâm Đồng)
- Bến Lức (Tây Ninh)
- Đồng Tháp, Soài Rạp – Hiệp Phước (Đồng Tháp)
- Mỹ Thới, An Thới, Hòn Chông (An Giang)
- Trường Long Hòa, Giao Long (Vĩnh Long)
- Năm Căn (Cà Mau)
Combined with the existing 13 seaports—such as Hòn Gai, Hải Phòng, Nha Trang, Quy Nhơn, Vũng Tàu, Ho Chi Minh City, and Dương Đông—Vietnam now offers 39 e-visa-friendly seaports.
This is excellent news for cruise passengers and travelers planning multi-country sea routes in Asia.
👉See full list of Vietnam evisa ports of entry here
What Makes Vietnam’s e-Visa Different from Other Visa Types?
Vietnam’s e-visa system stands out because it is:
✔ Fully online
You apply, upload documents, and receive the visa result online—no embassy visit needed.
✔ Faster processing
Approval usually takes fewer days compared to visa-on-arrival letters or embassy applications.
✔ Simplified paperwork
No invitation letter, no sponsor, no complex documentation.
✔ Accepted at 83 ports of entry
Far more flexible than traditional single-entry airport-only visas.
✔ Cost-effective
E-visas generally have lower fees compared to other visa methods.
To learn exactly how e-visas compare to VOA (Visa on Arrival), see Vietnam evisa vs visa on arrival.
Why This Update Matters for Travelers
The expansion to 83 ports of entry shows Vietnam’s strong push to:
- streamline border procedures
- support tourism recovery
- attract more international investors and business travelers
- improve cruise and cross-border tourism
Whether you are flying in, crossing by land, or arriving by sea, Vietnam now offers more entry points than ever before.
How to Apply for a Vietnam e-Visa (latest Update)
Applying for an e-visa is simple and fully digital. You only need:
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- A portrait photo (digital)
- A passport data-page photo
- Travel itinerary or expected port of entry
You can submit your e-visa application with us here:
👉 Vietnam eVisa application form
Final Thoughts
With 41 new ports added, Vietnam’s e-visa policy is now one of the most accessible in Southeast Asia. Travelers from eligible countries can enjoy faster entry, smoother procedures, and greater freedom in choosing how and where to enter the country.






