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.

👉 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 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

The National Web Portal on Immigration of Vietnam 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 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 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
  • 2 working days
  • 1 working day

► See Emergency Vietnam Visa

Our Fees are as follows:

Note: This fee covers the Government fee (US $25) and our service fee.