Vietnam Evisa guide for foreign traveler - How to apply 2024 (2024)

Last update: Jul 14, 2024

Vietnam e visa (Vietnam eVisa) is a simple online process for applying for a valid visa to Vietnam. Payment and delivery of Vietnam evisa is completely done online, and normally takes more or less than 3 – 7 working days (Vietnam Time = GMT+7, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays in Vietnam).

This post will tell you all the things about this type of visa for Vietnam.

But before getting started, please keep you updated that:

• You now can apply for a Vietnam evisa good for up to 90 days, single or multiple entries
• Vietnam evisa is now opened to citizens of all countries and territories.
• The process to get the Vietnam evisa yourself might be a little bit complicated due to a lot of required information, and also some mistakes with eVisa application (including wrong name format, and wrong photo format). To guarantee your Vietnam evisa processing, you can choose our Vietnam evisa service.

Now, if you want to apply yourself, let’s go into details about Vietnam evisa.

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:

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 takes03 – 05 working daysto 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)

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, anemergency Vietnam visa serviceis available. With this option, the visa can be processed within4-8 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 you25 USDfor a single entry evisa or 50 USD for a multiple entry evisa.This fee isnot refundedif 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
  • Email
  • 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.

1. 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
   • 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.

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.