Vietnam eVisa guide – Official Website – Application Process

Vietnam evisa is an electronic document that allows its holders to enter and stay in Vietnam for a certain period of time (as specified in the evisa letter).

Brief guide about Vietnam e-visa:

• The e-visa can be applied through an online application on the government’s official website or with our assistance.
• It allows for both single and multiple entries and permits a stay of up to 90 days in Vietnam.
• It is now available to all countries and nationalities.
• Its normal processing time is 4 – 7 working days, counting from the date when full valid documents are submitted.
• A lot of applicants get their evisa applications rejected due to these Vietnam evisa mistakes.
• 200,000+ travelers have opted our visa service to secure their visa for Vietnam thanks to:
  • No Waste of Money: We tell them whether they need a visa for their expected stay in Vietnam or not on our application form.
  • Stress-Free Application Review: Our expert checks for errors before submission, resulting in no rejection risk due to common mistakes, and saved time redoing applications
  • Simplified Process: We have developed a user-friendly platform with minimum required details and clear instructions in English, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
  • 24/7 Customer Support: We provide real human assistance, immediate responses to questions and help with urgent applications.
  • No technical hassles: Our form is easy to be completed, on both desktop and mobile phones. Our online form is stable without timeout issues.
  • Fast-track processing: Expedited processing options are available (refer to Emergency visa for details)

Let’s see our visa service charges:

Note: The fee might be slightly different by nationality. It includes the Government fee (US $25 for a single entry visa, or US $50 for a multiple entry visa.

Now, check out details about evisa for Vietnam.

What is Vietnam eVisa?

Vietnam evisa or Vietnam electronic visa (symbolized as EV) has been introduced by the Vietnam Immigration Department since February 2, 2017. This kind of Vietnamese visa is applied for and issued online.

What does a Vietnam e visa look like?

A Vietnam evisa shows the following details:

• Full name, Date of birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Passport’s Expiry date of the evisa holder
• Travel dates (visa validity)
• Purpose of entry
• Inviting/ guaranteeing agency/ organization and its address, phone number (if any)
• Unique QR code which shows some details about the evisa holder, including Passport number and nationality.

Note:

• The evisa does not carry a red stamp of the Vietnam Government authority as it is issued online.
• The latest Vietnam e visa version does not show its holder’s gender which has been declared in the application form and already stored in the Vietnam Immigration Department’s database system. So in case your airlines asks for your gender in the visa, you can explain the fact to them.

Here is a sample Vietnam e-visa (the latest version)

Vietnam evisa country list

As mentioned above, under Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP dated August 14, 2023, Evisa Vietnam is now available for citizens of all countries and territories who wish to stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days.

👉 Source: https://en.baochinhphu.vn/viet-nam-to-grant-e-visas-to-all-foreign-arrivals-from-mid-august-15-111230814204544133.htm

Applicable Ports of Entry for Vietnam eVisa online

Holders of an evisa for Vietnam are allowed to enter the country through one of 39 ports listed below:

Vietnam evisa official website

https://evisa.gov.vn/ is the official website for Vietnam evisa.

Other websites with evisa service are commercial ones that will work on your information, submit your evisa application via this official website, speed up your evisa processing (if required), track your evisa status, download the evisa letter, and send it to your email.

Vietnam eVisa Requirements

To apply for an Evisa for Vietnam, you must make sure that:

1. Your passport is valid for at least 6 months following arrival date and has at least 02 blank pages;
2. You have a soft copy of a passport-size photo (see Vietnam visa photo requirements);
3. You have soft copies of your passport personal data page which must be full and clear;
4. You have an exact entry port;
5. You have a credit/debit card to make payment online for e-visa fee, (American Express card is not accepted).

Vietnam eVisa processing time

How long does Vietnam evisa take? It normally takes 03 – 05 working days to receive the e-visa letter. However, the processing time might be extended in case of a large number of applications or public holidays, and in case you are requested to add details for your application. As such, you are recommended to submit your application at least 2 weeks before departure for Vietnam.

Estimated Vietnam evisa processing time (Based on our customer’s feedback)

Notes: Many travelers experience delays in their Vietnam e visa applications due to errors in the information they submitted on the official website, such as low-quality photos, incorrect or insufficient details.

► Check out Vietnam evisa application mistakes to avoid

► Those who don’t want to encounter any of such delay have chosen our service at Vietnam evisa form.

► For those who need to expedite their visa processing, an emergency Vietnam visa service of which the visa can be processed within 4-8 working hours, or 1-2 working days. Of course, it will come along with a higher fee and is ideal for travelers who need a visa quickly and don’t have time to wait for the normal processing time.

Vietnam eVisa cost

An e-visa for Vietnam costs you 25 USD for a single entry evisa or 50 USD for a multiple entry evisa. This fee is not refunded if your application is refused or your visa letter contains any wrong details which have been provided by you in the application form.

Vietnam evisa application steps

Here comes the full process of how to get an e-visa for Vietnam.

👉Step 1: Complete the Vietnam evisa application form online, by following the steps below:

• Access to the Vietnam e-visa online official website https://evisa.gov.vn/ > select English on the right top > Click on Apply now
• Read carefully all the terms and conditions before confirming to proceed

• Upload your passport page and portrait photo that meets this evisa photo requirements.
• Complete your form with the following details:
  • Personal information
    • Surname & Middle and given name (Enter name as on the ICAO line in the passport; If the passport contains only the Surname or Given names, just enter Given names)
    • Date of birth (full DD/MM/YYYY or year only)
    • Sex
    • Nationality
    • Email
    • Religion
    • Place of birth
    • Answer questions regarding if you have used any other passport to enter Vietnam, or if you have multiple nationalities or if you have violated any Vietnamese law/regulation.
  • Visa information, including requested type of visa and validity
  • Passport information, including number, place of issue, type, date of issue, and expiry date
  • Contact information, including:
    • Permanent address, contact address, phone number, and emergency contact (full name, current address, phone number and relationship)
  • Occupation (optional, but might be asked in certain cases which will result in extended processing time)
  • Trip details, including purpose of entry, intended date of entry, intended length of stay in Vietnam, and address in Vietnam (including city/province, district, ward), intended entry port and exit port.
  • Children under 14 years old sharing the same passport (if any and traveling with you)
  • Trip’s expenses and insurance (optional, but might be asked in certain cases which will result in extended processing time)

• Verify your information, and then you will get a registration code (which will be also sent to your registered email).

Note:

• Although your personal details and passport details might be automatically read from your uploaded passport, you are highly recommended to check them carefully to make sure no wrong information is recorded, as it might result in extended processing time or issued evisa with wrong information, leading to an invalid visa.
• No group application is allowed.
• No urgent processing option is available.

👉Step 2: Make payment online for the evisa fee

👉 Step 3: Check status and download your evisa for Vietnam after around 3 – 5 working days to get the visa details or submit additional information if requested.

🎯Apply for evisa in our simpler and easier-to-complete form

• Fewer details are required
• We are responsible for checking your information to make sure they are correct
• We are committed to delivering the visa result to you on time as guaranteed

Check Vietnam eVisa status and Download

Here are the steps to check your Vietnam evisa application status and download it when the evisa is issued.

1. Go to https://evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search and enter required information to check your eVisa application status:
   • Registration code
   • Email
   • Date of birth
2. See the Application status. If it is Granted visa, you can see your evisa by cliking on the Green arrow next to print visa.
3. Click on Download icon to download your evisa.

Note: In case you are applying for evisa with us, the status check will be on our responsibility.

Vietnam Evisa Extension

You cannot extend a Vietnam tourist e visa now. In case you wish to remain in Vietnam after your e-visa expiry date, you are highly recommended to leave Vietnam for a neighboring country and then come back with a new evisa. This way is known as the Vietnam visa run.

► Check your detailed guidance for visa run Vietnam here.

Vietnam Evisa summary

• Vietnam e-visa is valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry;
• E-visa cost is non-refundable, so ensure your application contains full information or contains no wrong details;
• No group application is accepted if you submit the application directly at the Government website.
• Previously, e-visa could be extended in Vietnam, but its extension has been currently suspended until further notice.
• A Vietnam evisa can be applied through a service provider like Vietnam-visa to make it hassle-free.
• All evisa holders are required to complete the customs procedure at Vietnam airport which may take up to 1 hour. You can completely avoid such a long queue with our Vietnam Expedited immigration service.

Vietnam eVisa Service

In case you need assistance to get your eVISA FAST & EASY, we are here to help.

With our service, you:

• WON’T have to complete the application yourself with the Vietnam Government, we do it for you, so that you will not be afraid of providing the wrong details on your application form.
• WON’T have to check your evisa processing status, we do it for you.
• GET your Vietnam eVisa ready in:
  • 5- 7 working days,
  • 4 working days
  • 3 working days
  • 2 working days
  • 1 working day

► See Emergency Vietnam Visa

Our Fees are as follows:

Note: Your visa fee includes Government fee (US $25 for a single entry visa or US $50 for a multiple entry visa) and service fee.