Vietnam Visa FAQs

Most travelers need a visa. Citizens of all countries and territories are eligible for the eVisa; a limited number of nationalities also qualify for short-term visa-free entry under a separate agreement. Always verify your specific requirement before you travel.

An official electronic travel authorization that lets foreign nationals enter Vietnam without visiting an embassy. It's applied for and issued entirely online, delivered as a PDF by email.

Up to 90 days, for single or multiple entry depending on which you select when applying.

Visa on Arrival with airport stamping is no longer the standard route for most travelers. The current eVisa is a pre-approved electronic document with no airport counter or stamping fee.

Yes. Every passport holder, including children, needs their own individual visa -- a child cannot be added to a parent's application.

A passport valid at least 6 months from your entry date, a recent digital passport-style photo (white background), and your travel itinerary (arrival/exit dates and port of entry).

Fill out the online form with accurate details, select your processing speed, pay securely online, and receive your approved eVisa by email.

Yes. Group applications are accepted for families, friends, or corporate teams traveling together, though each person still needs their own individual visa.

A recent, clear, front-facing photo with a plain white background, no glasses, no hat, and no shadows. Blurry or non-compliant photos are a common cause of delay.

Yes, at evisa.gov.vn. Using an agency adds urgent processing options, error-checking, and 24/7 support, for a service fee on top of the government charge.

4-6 working days through the government portal, which only operates Monday-Friday during Vietnam business hours.

As fast as 30-60 minutes for genuine emergencies, with tiers at 1.5 hours, 2.5 hours, 5 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, and 4 days depending on how soon you're flying.

Yes, through a dedicated Weekend/Holiday tier. The government portal itself is closed on weekends and Vietnamese public holidays and cannot process anything during that time.

From the moment your payment is confirmed and your documents are complete -- not from when you first started filling out the form.

Request a speed-up on your existing application rather than submitting a new one, since a duplicate application with different details can create a data mismatch and delay both files.

The government fee is $25 USD for single-entry. Standard 4-6 day service processing is $50 USD total, including that fee.

From $65 USD (4-day service) up to $215 USD for the fastest 30-60 minute tier, or $230 USD for weekend/holiday processing, all including the government fee.

$25 USD more than single-entry, at any processing speed.

Major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) for secure online payment.

The government processing fee is generally non-refundable. A reputable urgent visa service should still offer a 100% refund of its own service fee if it fails to deliver within the committed timeframe.

Your approved eVisa is emailed as a PDF. Save it on your phone and print a copy to present at check-in and on arrival.

Yes. Check directly at evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search using your reference code and registered email, or contact support for an update.

A growing network of international airports, land borders, and seaports. If entering via a land border or seaport rather than a major airport, confirm the current eligible checkpoint before you travel, since this list is periodically updated.

Your approved eVisa (printed or on your phone), your passport with at least 6 months' validity, and a completed arrival card if required.

Many airlines accept a digital copy, but printing a copy is recommended since some check-in counters or immigration officers still prefer paper.

The most common causes are an incorrect passport number, a name that doesn't match your passport exactly, a non-compliant photo, or a passport with less than 6 months' validity.

Contact support as soon as possible with your reference code and the correction needed. If not yet processed, it can be updated; if already submitted to immigration, a correction service may be required.

Once submitted to Vietnam Immigration, applications generally cannot be canceled.

Yes, in many cases, through local immigration offices or a trusted visa agency, provided you apply before your current visa expires. Eligibility depends on your visa type.

Overstaying can lead to fines, delays on exit, and potential difficulty with future entry to Vietnam. Always extend before your visa expires if you need more time.