Vietnam Visa for Indian Citizens – Requirements & Application Guide

Vietnam visa for Indian citizens highlights:

• All Indian citizens require a valid visa to enter Vietnam.
• Indian citizens can apply for an evisa or visa on arrival.
• For tourism purpose, maximum duration for each stay is 90 days.
• There is no restriction on interval between visits to Vietnam.

Do Indians Need a Visa for Vietnam?

Yes.

All Indian passport holders are required to hold a valid visa in order to enter Vietnam, regardless of the purpose of travel (tourism, business, visiting relatives, or others).

Is Vietnam visa free for Indian citizens?

There is one exception that allows Indian passport holders to enter Vietnam without a visa as follows:

• Indian citizens directly visit Phu Quoc from a country outside Vietnam and then leaving Phu Quoc for another country. See details here: Phu Quoc visa exemption

How to get Vietnam visa for Indians

There are 2 popular ways to get a visa to Vietnam for Indian passport holders, consisting of:

• Vietnam e visa
• Vietnam visa on arrival, and

Vietnam e visa for Indians

This is the most convenient and cheapest way for Indian travelers to obtain a visa for Vietnam.

What to know:

• Validity: up to 90 days, single entry or multiple entry.
• Processing time and fee:
  • Processing time: 3 – 7 business day (Mon – Fri, excluding Vietnam public holidays)
  • Fee: US$25 ~ 2,203 INR (single entry) or $50 ~ 4,406 INR (multiple entry).
• How to apply:
  • Through the official government portal: evisa.gov.vn
  • Or via a trusted visa agency.

If you apply for an e-visa with us, the processing time and fees are as follows:

* The fee already includes visa processing fee and government visa fee

Vietnam evisa application tips:

• Apply at least 15 working days before your trip to avoid delays or additional requests.
• Since fees depend on whether your visa is single or multiple entry, choose a duration slightly longer than your planned stay to give you flexibility in case your trip gets extended or if issues arise.

Vietnam visa on arrival for Indians

Vietnam visa on arrival is an alternative way to get a valid visa to enter Vietnam for Indian travelers entering Vietnam via international airports. It involves the following steps:

• Get a pre-approved visa letter before boarding the plane to Vietnam
• Present this letter along with your passport, and pay for stamping fee to get the visa stamp at landing visa counter at Vietnam airport.

What to know:

• Validity:
  • Up to 30 days, single entry for tourist visa
  • Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry for a business visa
• Processing time:
  • Same day, 1, 2, 3 or 5 working days
  • At weekend
• Processing fee: varied
• How to apply:
  • Apply online through a visa agency.

We can help you with the visa on arrival application. Give us your request and we will let you know how much it cost you and when you will receive your visa approval letter.

Vietnam E-Visa vs. Visa on Arrival for Indian Citizens

Choosing between an e-Visa and a Visa on Arrival (VOA) mainly depends on how you want to manage your trip. To help you decide, here’s a clear comparison of the two options:

📊 Travel trend: In 2024, around 80% of Indian visitors to Vietnam (about 501,427 people) chose the online e-Visa, while only 3% (15,043 travelers) used the Visa on Arrival option. (Source: immigration.gov.vn, vietnamtourism.gov.vn)

👉 Recommendation: For Indian citizens, the e-Visa is by far the most convenient, flexible, and widely accepted option—perfect if you want a stress-free arrival in Vietnam.

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Why Apply with Us?

Navigating visa procedures is one thing, but landing in Vietnam and dealing with arrival chaos without smooth assistance can leave you tired before your trip even starts. That’s where our visa + fast track combo shines:

• ✅ Quick & simple online visa application (E-Visa or VOA)
• ✅ Transparent pricing and guaranteed approval support
• ✅ Fast Track service that ensures you breeze through immigration and baggage
• ✅ 24/7 customer support

With thousands of happy Indian travelers already using our service, you can rest assured that your Vietnam trip starts stress-free.

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