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)
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Type of visa | Processing time | Service Fee (USD/Pax) | Government Fee (USD/pax) | ||
1-2 pax | 3-4 pax | From 5 pax | |||
30 days single entry | 5 - 7 working days | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 |
4 working days | 41 | 40 | 38 | 25 | |
3 working days | 46 | 45 | 44 | 25 | |
2 working days | 54 | 53 | 52 | 25 | |
Emergency |
Whatsapp 24/7: +84.946.583.583 |
25 | |||
30 days multiple entry | 5 - 7 working days | 23 | 22 | 21 | 50 |
4 working days | 41 | 40 | 38 | 50 | |
3 working days | 46 | 45 | 44 | 50 | |
2 working days | 55 | 54 | 53 | 50 | |
Emergency |
Whatsapp 24/7: +84.946.583.583 |
50 | |||
90 days single entry | 5 - 7 working days | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
4 working days | 41 | 40 | 38 | 25 | |
3 working days | 46 | 45 | 44 | 25 | |
2 working days | 54 | 53 | 52 | 25 | |
Emergency |
Whatsapp 24/7: +84.946.583.583 |
25 | |||
90 days multiple entry | 5 - 7 working days | 28 | 27 | 26 | 50 |
4 working days | 46 | 45 | 43 | 50 | |
3 working days | 49 | 48 | 47 | 50 | |
2 working days | 55 | 54 | 53 | 50 | |
Emergency |
Whatsapp 24/7: +84.946.583.583 |
50 |
Note: The service fee might be slightly different by nationality. Your total visa fee = Service fee + Government fee, which will be paid fully upon submitting your application form.
Now, check out details about evisa for Vietnam.
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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, Sex, 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.
It does not carry a red stamp of the Vietnam Government authority as it is issued online.
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 no more than 90 days.
Applicable Ports of Entry for Vietnam eVisa online
Holders of an evisa Vietnam are allowed to enter the country through one of the following 39 ports:
Airports | Landports | Seaports |
Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) | Tay Trang Border Gate (Dien Bien) | Hon Gai Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) | Mong Cai Border Gate (Quang Ninh) | Cam Pha Seaport (Quang Ninh) |
Cam Ranh Airport (Khanh Hoa) | Huu Nghi Border Gate (Lang Son) | Hai Phong Seaport (Hai Phong) |
Da Nang Airport (Da Nang) | Lao Cai Border Gate (Lao Cai) | Vung Ang Seaport (Ha Tinh) |
Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong) | Na Meo Border Gate (Thanh Hoa) | Chan May Seaport (Thua Thien Hue) |
Can Tho Airport (Can Tho) | Nam Can Border Gate (Nghe An) | Da Nang Seaport (Da Nang) |
Phu Quoc Airport (Kien Giang) | Cau Treo Border Gate (Ha Tinh) | Nha Trang Seaport (Khanh Hoa) |
Phu Bai Airport (Thua Thien Hue) | Cha Lo Border Gate (Quang Binh) | Quy Nhon Seaport (Binh Dinh) |
Van Don Airport (Quang Ninh) | La Lay Border Gate (Quang Tri) | Dung Quat Seaport (Quang Ngai) |
Lien Khuong Airport (Lam Dong) | Lao Bao Border Gate (Quang Tri) | Vung Tau Seaport (Ba Ria-Vung Tau) |
Bo Y Border Gate (Kon Tum) | Ho Chi Minh City Seaport (Ho Chi Minh City) | |
Moc Bai Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | Duong Dong Seaport (Kien Giang) | |
Xa Mat Border Gate (Tay Ninh) | ||
Tinh Bien Border Gate (An Giang) | ||
Song Tien Land and Waterway Border Gate (An Giang) | ||
Ha Tien Border Gate (Kien Giang) |
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:
- Your passport is valid for at least 6 months following arrival date and has at least 02 blank pages;
- You have a soft copy of a passport-size photo (see Vietnam visa photo requirements);
- You have soft copies of your passport personal data page which must be full and clear;
- You have an exact entry port;
- 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 may be affected by a large number of applicants or public holidays. As such, you should consider applying for this kind of visa 1-2 weeks before departure.
Estimated Vietnam evisa processing time (Based on our customer’s feedback)
Processing time | Percentage of applicants |
<3 working days | 5% |
3 – 5 working days | 75% |
>5 working days | 20% |
Notes: Many applicants 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 or incorrect names that do not match ICAO guidelines.
► Check out Vietnam evisa application mistakes to avoid
► For those who need a faster processing time, an emergency Vietnam visa service is available. With this option, the visa can be processed within 4-8 working hours, or 1-2 working days. This option is available for 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://www.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/home > select English on the right top > select Electronic Visa > select For Foreigner > tick on Confirmation box and Continue
- Complete your Vietnam eVisa application form online with the required information, including
- Surname and Given name (please use your account name to make your surname and given name exactly, as many applicants have been requested to update their names, making the evisa processing take much longer than expected)
- Date of birth,
- Current nationality
- Religion
- Expected travel dates (the visa validity will be issued based on the period you enter)
- Passport type, number, date of issue and expiry date,
- Information about the trip: purpose of entry, intended length of stay, entry checkpoint, exit point and temporary address in Vietnam, city/province
- Verify your information, and then you will get a registration code (which will be also sent to your registered email).
👉Step 2: Make payment online for the evisa fee
👉 Step 3: Check status and download your evisa for Vietnam after around 3 working days.
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.
- Go to https://www.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US/web/guest/tra-cuu-ho-so and enter required information to check your eVisa application status:
- Registration code
- Date of birth
- See the Application status. If it is Granted visa, you can see your evisa by cliking on the Green arrow next to print visa.
- Click on Download icon to download your evisa.
Vietnam Evisa Extension
You cannot extend a Vietnam 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:
Type of visa | Processing time | Service Fee (USD/Pax) | Government Fee (USD/pax) | ||
1-2 pax | 3-4 pax | From 5 pax | |||
30 days single entry | 5 - 7 working days | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 |
4 working days | 41 | 40 | 38 | 25 | |
3 working days | 46 | 45 | 44 | 25 | |
2 working days | 54 | 53 | 52 | 25 | |
Emergency |
Whatsapp 24/7: +84.946.583.583 |
25 | |||
30 days multiple entry | 5 - 7 working days | 23 | 22 | 21 | 50 |
4 working days | 41 | 40 | 38 | 50 | |
3 working days | 46 | 45 | 44 | 50 | |
2 working days | 55 | 54 | 53 | 50 | |
Emergency |
Whatsapp 24/7: +84.946.583.583 |
50 | |||
90 days single entry | 5 - 7 working days | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
4 working days | 41 | 40 | 38 | 25 | |
3 working days | 46 | 45 | 44 | 25 | |
2 working days | 54 | 53 | 52 | 25 | |
Emergency |
Whatsapp 24/7: +84.946.583.583 |
25 | |||
90 days multiple entry | 5 - 7 working days | 28 | 27 | 26 | 50 |
4 working days | 46 | 45 | 43 | 50 | |
3 working days | 49 | 48 | 47 | 50 | |
2 working days | 55 | 54 | 53 | 50 | |
Emergency |
Whatsapp 24/7: +84.946.583.583 |
50 |
Note: Your total visa fee = service fee + government fee, which will be paid fully upon submission of your application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You are not required to do so. You are required to complete all fields marked with a red asterisk. The other fields can be ignored. All the information we list above in the How to get an e-visa for Vietnam section is required.
No. When applying online for Vietnamese evisa, you are required to provide your port of entry. This port is fixed on the visa letter, and you are allowed to enter that port only.
In case you change your port of entry, you must apply for another visa.
Where you are not sure about the port of entry, and you are traveling to Vietnam by air, we highly recommend you apply for a visa on arrival for Vietnam as you can change the airport of arrival.
An e-visa for Vietnam works at 33 ports of entry. You can see their list above, in the Applicable ports of entry section.
It normally takes 3 working days for the Vietnam Immigration Department to process your application for Vietnam e-visa.
However, the processing time may be longer due to the large number of applicants or public holidays. As such, we highly recommend you to start your application for e-visa to Vietnam 1-2 weeks before departure.
After completing the form, you will verify your information and in this step you will receive your registration code. Please remember that this code is not sent to your email.
You should take a screenshot of your registration code and save it somewhere in your device as it is very important. Without it, you cannot check your visa status and download the visa letter.
No, that is not possible. You can only apply for one applicant at a time.
After entering Vietnam by e-Visa, you can request an agency/organization/individual in Vietnam to guarantee your stay and apply on your behalf for a new visa at the Vietnam Immigration Department.
In this case, you need to write your full name as it appears in the ICAO line of your passport data page.
Please be informed that your Vietnam e-visa validity starts from the date specified in your approved e-Visa document. You can enter Vietnam on any date within this validity.
No. You cannot enter Vietnam before or after your e-visa validity dates.
Q. Hi, I’ve got my Vietnam evisa, but its arrival date is wrong. Can I get it changed or do I have to apply for a new one?
A. Hi. In case you want to change your arrival date, we can help. Please let us know via our email [email protected] or Hotline/Zalo/WhatsApp/Viber No. +84.946.583.583
Q. I’ve got my evisa for entering via Tan Son Nhat Airport (HCMC), but my trip changed and I will enter via Noi Bai (Hanoi). Can I get my port changed?
A. Hi. In case you want to change your evisa port of entry, we can help. Please let us know via our email [email protected] or Hotline/Zalo/WhatsApp/Viber No. +84.946.583.583