Updated: August 2026 · By Visa Specialist
ApplyEvisaVietnam.com — private Vietnam visa service agency · Reviewed on Trustpilot · WhatsApp +84 987121355 · support@applyevisavietnam.com
If you're reading this because you just realized you don't have a Vietnam visa and your flight is close, stop scrolling through general guides and follow this checklist in order. Each step takes you closer to boarding.
☐ Step 1: Check How Much Time You Actually Have
Not "roughly" — check your boarding time right now. This determines everything else on this checklist.
☐ Step 2: Find Your Passport and Confirm It's Valid
You need at least 6 months' validity remaining from your entry date into Vietnam. If your passport doesn't meet this, an urgent visa won't help — you'd need to resolve the passport issue first, which realistically means this trip may need to be rebooked.
☐ Step 3: Take a Photo of Your Passport Bio Page
A clear smartphone photo of the main passport page (the one with your photo and details) is enough — no need for a scanner.
☐ Step 4: Take or Find a Passport-Style Photo
Recent, front-facing, plain background. A phone photo against a plain wall works if you don't have a formal one saved.
☐ Step 5: Apply Online — Choose the Right Speed
All fees below are in USD, apply to a single-entry visa, and already include the government fee. Multiple-entry adds $25 to any tier.
| Time you have left | Tier | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 hour | 30–60 Minutes | $215 |
| A couple of hours | 1.5 / 2.5 Hours | $185 / $155 |
| Later today | 5 Hours | $125 |
| Flying tomorrow | 1 Day | $110 |
| Weekend/holiday right now | Weekend / Public Holiday | $230 |
Apply at applyevisavietnam.com. Double-check every field before submitting — a typo here costs you time you don't have.
☐ Step 6: Pay and Message Support Immediately
After paying by Visa or Mastercard, send your name and application details to WhatsApp +84 987121355 right away. This isn't strictly required, but it helps ensure your case is seen quickly.
☐ Step 7: Watch Your Email (Check Spam Too)
Your fully approved eVisa — the complete official document, not a separate "approval letter" requiring further steps — arrives as a PDF. Approval emails occasionally land in spam folders, so check there if it's taking longer than expected.
☐ Step 8: Save It Twice
Save the PDF to your phone's photo gallery AND keep the email accessible. Print a copy too if you have access to a printer — it's a sensible backup, not a requirement.
☐ Step 9: Show It at Check-In
Present your eVisa at the airline counter. This is the same document you'll show again at Vietnamese immigration on arrival — nothing further to pay or process there.
If You're Not Actually in an Emergency
If your flight is still a week or more away, you don't need this checklist — standard processing ($50 USD, 4-6 working days) will comfortably get your eVisa ready, at a fraction of the urgent-tier cost.
Do Australians Need a Visa for Vietnam at All?
Yes — Australian passport holders must have a valid eVisa before entering Vietnam, whether flying from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or Adelaide. The eVisa is valid for up to 90 days, single-entry or multiple-entry, and accepted at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and other major entry points.
FAQ
Can I board my flight without a Vietnam visa? +
No. Airlines require proof of a valid, approved eVisa before check-in and do not make exceptions.
What if I realize I need a visa at the airport? +
Apply online immediately, choose the fastest tier that fits your remaining time, and contact support via WhatsApp right after paying so your case can be prioritized.
Do children also need their own visa? +
Yes. Every traveler, including infants, needs their own separate eVisa -- there's no exemption for accompanying children.
What if my urgent visa doesn't arrive in time? +
If delivery misses your committed timeframe, the processing fee is refunded 100%. The government fee itself is generally non-refundable once submitted.
Related Guides
- → How Many Hours Until Your Flight? Pick Your Visa Speed
- → Urgent Vietnam Visa for Australians -- Complete Guide
- → Vietnam Visa for Australians: The Complete Guide
- → Tips to Avoid Missing Your Flight
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