How to Get a Vietnam Visa
in 2 Days — Step by Step
Flying to Vietnam in 48 hours? This 2026 guide walks you through every step — from documents to your eVisa — so you can plan with confidence.
⚡ Quick Answer
Yes — in most cases you can get a Vietnam eVisa in 2 days or less. Our fastest option takes 30–60 minutes on working days. The 1 Day option costs $110 USD with the government fee included. Apply at ApplyEvisaVietnam.com, fill in your details, pay online and receive your eVisa by email. No embassy visit required. Approval itself is always the Vietnamese government's decision.
Check You're Eligible & Your Passport Is Valid
Before you do anything else, confirm two things: your nationality is eligible for a Vietnam eVisa, and your passport meets the minimum validity requirement. Problems with either can stop you at check-in, even with an eVisa.
Prepare Everything Before You Start the Form
Having all your materials ready before you open the application form makes the process faster and reduces the chance of errors. The entire application takes under 10 minutes if you're prepared.
Generally not required: bank statements, travel insurance, invitation letters or employment letters are not normally needed for a tourist eVisa. Requirements are set by the Vietnamese government, so confirm them on the official portal.
Complete the Online Application at ApplyEvisaVietnam.com
The application form takes 3–5 minutes to fill in if your documents are ready. Every field must match your passport exactly — mismatches cause delays or immigration problems on arrival.
- Full name: enter exactly as printed on your passport — including middle names, hyphens, and accents if applicable
- Passport number: copy character by character — do not type from memory
- Date of birth: use the format shown on the form — check day/month/year order
- Entry date: the day your flight lands in Vietnam — your eVisa validity counts from this date
- Exit date: your planned departure date from Vietnam
- Accommodation: hotel name or full address of where you're staying
- Photo upload: select your passport-style photo file — follow the file type and size shown on the form
Most common form errors: wrong entry date, a name that doesn't match the passport, an incorrect passport number. Review every field before you submit. A correction after payment costs $85 through our service, and entry type and validity cannot be changed after payment.
Select the Right Package for Your Timeline
Since you're applying with only 2 days to spare, your choice of processing speed is important. Here's how to decide:
Your Visa Arrives by Email — Here's What to Do Next
Once your application is submitted and payment confirmed, our processing team begins working on it immediately. Your approved Vietnam e-visa PDF will arrive in your inbox within the processing window you selected.
When you receive it, do all three of the following — not just one:
- Download the PDF and save it to your phone's camera roll / photo library — this is the most accessible format at the airport
- Keep the original email and forward it to yourself as a backup in case the download fails
- If traveling with a companion, WhatsApp or text them the PDF so they can access it from another device if needed
- For peace of mind, print a paper copy — some staff may still prefer paper over phone screens
How to Use Your Vietnam E-Visa on the Day of Travel
Your Vietnam e-visa is checked at two points — once by your airline at departure, and once by Vietnamese immigration on arrival. Here's exactly what to expect at each stage:
At your home airport (departure)
Check-in staff will ask to see your Vietnam e-visa before issuing your boarding pass. Have it open on your phone screen or printed. They will photograph or scan it and mark it as verified.
At Vietnamese immigration (arrival)
Join the regular immigration queue. When you reach the officer, present your passport and your eVisa PDF (phone or printed). The officer will check your passport and the eVisa details and process your entry. No visa fee is paid at the airport.
Pro tip: Have your phone screen brightness turned up and your e-visa PDF already open before you reach the immigration officer. A phone that times out or a PDF that won't load causes delays — especially after a long flight.
Fast Processing Options — 2026
All prices include the Vietnamese government fee. No charges at the airport.
✅ Government fee included · 100% online · No embassy visit · eVisa delivered by email · 100% refund of the service fee if we miss your chosen timeframe
Wrong entry date on the form
Your eVisa validity counts from the entry date you enter. If you arrive before that date you may be refused entry, and a date weeks too early wastes validity. Always use the day your flight lands.
Name doesn't match passport
Enter your name exactly as it appears on your passport — including middle names, hyphens, and order. A single character mismatch can cause delays or problems at check-in and immigration.
Selfie or filtered photo uploaded
The photo must be passport-style: frontal, plain background, no filters. Non-compliant photos can delay processing.
Only one copy of the e-visa saved
With only 48 hours to spare, this matters. Save to your camera roll, email it to yourself and send it to a companion. A dead phone at check-in with no backup can cause serious problems.
Single-entry when crossing borders
Planning to visit Cambodia or Thailand and return to Vietnam? A single-entry eVisa is used up when you enter. Choose multiple-entry (+$25) before you pay — entry type cannot be changed after payment.
Applying too close to the end of the working day
Government processing runs Monday to Friday, 8:00-11:30 and 13:30-18:00 Vietnam time (GMT+7). If you apply late on a Friday, choose a faster option, or the Weekend/Holiday service.
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If we miss the timeframe you chose, you get a 100% refund of the service fee. Approval itself is decided by the Vietnamese government.
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