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Government Working Hours for eVisa Processing
The Vietnam Immigration Department processes eVisa applications only during official working hours, and only on business days:
| Day | Processing status | Working hours (Vietnam time) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | Open | 8:00–11:30 AM, 1:30–6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed | – |
| Sunday | Closed | – |
| Vietnamese public holidays | Closed | – |
An application that isn't submitted and paid for on a weekend service simply waits: it sits in the queue over the weekend and only enters the review process once the government resumes work on the next business day.
Common Mistake: Applying Right Before the Weekend
A frequent problem is submitting a government eVisa application on a Friday evening, expecting it to be approved in time for a Sunday or Monday flight. What actually happens:
- Friday evening: the application enters the queue, but no officer reviews it that day.
- Saturday & Sunday: the government office is closed — nothing moves.
- Monday morning: processing resumes, and the standard 3–5 business day countdown effectively starts here.
If your flight is on a Sunday and you only have a Friday-submitted government application, you will not have an approved eVisa in time. Airlines will deny boarding without one.
How to Get a Vietnam eVisa on a Weekend or Holiday
The government portal has no weekend or holiday option at any price — this isn't something that can be unlocked with an urgent fee on evisa.gov.vn. The only way to receive an approved eVisa on a Saturday, Sunday, or Vietnamese public holiday is through ApplyEvisaVietnam.com's dedicated Weekend/Holiday service:
- Fee: $230 USD (single-entry, government fee included)
- Delivers the approved eVisa before 18:00 Vietnam time the same day
- The application must be submitted and paid on ApplyEvisaVietnam.com directly — not on evisa.gov.vn, which does not support this at all
- 100% refund if the eVisa is not delivered within the committed window
Weekday Processing Speeds and Fees
Outside of the weekend/holiday scenario, here are all available processing speeds. Prices are for single-entry and include the government fee; add $25 USD for multiple-entry. If you already paid the government fee yourself on evisa.gov.vn, only the speed-up fee applies, minus $25 USD.
| Processing speed | Fee (single-entry) |
|---|---|
| Weekend / Public Holiday | $230 |
| 30–60 Minutes (Flash Rush) | $215 |
| 1.5 Hours | $185 |
| 2.5 Hours | $155 |
| 5 Hours | $125 |
| 1 Business Day | $110 |
| 2 Business Days | $100 |
| 3 Business Days | $90 |
| 4 Business Days | $65 |
| Normal (4–6 days) | $50 |
Example Scenarios
Scenario 1 — Applying Friday evening on the government portal: the office is closed, so review only begins Monday morning. A normal 3–5 business day approval can then land anywhere from Wednesday to the following week.
Scenario 2 — Applying Wednesday morning on the government portal: the application is reviewed within the standard window and typically approved by Friday or early the following week.
Scenario 3 — Flight is this Saturday: the government portal cannot help at any price. Submitting the Weekend/Holiday service on ApplyEvisaVietnam.com before the cutoff delivers the approved eVisa the same day, before 18:00 Vietnam time.
Tips to Avoid Weekend and Holiday Delays
- Apply at least 5–7 days ahead if using the standard government route, so a Friday-adjacent submission doesn't push you into the following week.
- Check the Vietnamese public holiday calendar before applying, especially around Tet (Lunar New Year), when the government office can be closed for several consecutive days.
- Use the Weekend/Holiday agency service if your flight lands on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday — there is no government equivalent at any price.
- Double-check your entry date and details before submitting, since an error discovered on a weekend can't be corrected by the government until the next business day.
FAQ
Does the Vietnamese government process eVisas on weekends? +
No. evisa.gov.vn only operates Monday to Friday, 8:00–11:30 AM and 1:30–6:00 PM Vietnam time. Anything submitted Friday evening, Saturday, or Sunday waits in the queue until Monday morning.
Can I get a Vietnam eVisa delivered on a Saturday or Sunday? +
Not through the government portal. ApplyEvisaVietnam.com's Weekend/Holiday service ($230 USD) delivers the approved eVisa before 18:00 Vietnam time the same day, but the application must be submitted and paid directly on the agency's own website.
What happens if I apply right before the weekend? +
A government application submitted Friday isn't reviewed until Monday morning, pushing the normal 3–5 business day timeline into the following week. Only the agency's weekend service avoids this if your flight is on a Saturday or Sunday.
Is there a refund if my Vietnam eVisa is delayed? +
The government portal never refunds fees, regardless of the reason. ApplyEvisaVietnam.com refunds 100% of the fee if the eVisa is not delivered within the paid processing window.
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ApplyEvisaVietnam.com is a private visa service agency and is not affiliated with the Vietnamese government. We charge a service fee to assist with visa applications. If you do not need assistance, you can apply directly at evisa.gov.vn ($25 USD single-entry, minimum 3 business days, no weekend processing, no express options).
