Vietnam electronic visa

From August 15, 2023 all the nationalities are eligible for Vietnam electronic visa (so called e-visa). The e-visa for Vietnam is valid for 3 months maximum with single or multiple entry. It is a completed visa issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department that can be applied online easily.

The Vietnam e-visa is a convenient way to obtain entry permission, which provides convenience for travelers planning to visit Vietnam. This digital visa system greatly simplifies the application process, allowing you to obtain entry permission without having to go to the embassy or consulate in person. The introduction of e-visa not only saves time and energy but also provides more flexibility for tourists.

How to apply for Vietnam e-visa?

Please go online and complete the visa application form and upload the photos of passport and portrait. The visa information must be exactly as it is displayed on the passport;

Make payment for the visa service fee using bank wiring transfer, credit cards, PayPal or other payment platforms. For a rush visa application, a payment via PayPal is prefered;

After 3 – 5 working days you will receive an e-visa via email. In emergency cases you can apply for a rush visa service to receive the visa in 2 working days, 1 working days, 4 working hours or even 2 working hours;

Note:
– The rush e-visa application should be submited before 8:00 AM Vietnam time to get the visa done at 12:00 PM at noon Vietnam time (4 working hours service) or 18:00 Vietnam time on the same day (1 working day service). Applications submitted after 17:00 PM Vietnam time will be processed on the following working day.
– The e-visa validity must be at least 30 days shorter than passport validity and doesn’t exeed 90 days.

How does Vietnam e-visa look like?

Vietnam e-visa is a document issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department via the government visa portal. It is a PDF file which can be easily printed out and bring with you during your trip in Vietnam.

How long does it take to complete an e-visa?

It will typical take 3 – 5 working days to complete an e-visa application. However, if your visa application is not correct or your photo does not meet the requirements of the Vietnam Immigration Department or you do not provide correct address that you will stay in Vietnam, your visa application will be denied and you may have to amend it several times then the processing time will be extended.
In order to avoid the lengthy process you should prepare quality photos of passport and portrait. You also need to fill in the form with correct information including your address in your country, the address you will stay in Vietnam and other required information.

Passport types that are not eligible for Vietnam e-visa

Here are some passport types that are not eligible for a Vietnam e-visa, according to the Vietnam Immigration Department instructions:

• Temporary passport;
• Emergency passport;
• BNO (British National Overseas) passport;
• Diplomatic passport used for diplomatic entry purposes;

Available entry ports for Vietnam e-visa

The travelers may enter and exit Vietnam through 42 designated international border gates with Vietnam e-visa, including major airports, seaports and land border gates:

International airports – 13
1. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
2. Noi Bai International Airport (Ha Noi)
3. Da Nang International Airport (Da Nang)
4. Cam Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa)
5. Can Tho International Airport (Can Tho)
6. Phu Bai International Airport (Thua Thien Hue)
7. Phu Quoc International Airport (Phu Quoc)
8. Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong)
9. Van Don International Airport (Quang Ninh)
10. Tho Xuan Airport (Thanh Hoa)
11. Dong Hoi Airport (Quang Binh)
12. Phu Cat Airport (Binh Dinh)
13. Lien Khuong International Airport (Lam Dong)

Land border gates – 16
1. Nam Can Landport (Nghe An to Laos)
2. Song Tien Landport (An Giang to Cambodia)
3. Tinh Bien Landport (An Giang to Cambodia)
4. Xa Mat Landport (Tay Ninh to Cambodia)
5. Mong Cai Landport (Quang Ninh to China)
6. Moc Bai Landport (Tay Ninh to Cambodia)
7. Lao Bao Landport (Quang Tri to Laos)
8. Ha Tien Landport (Kien Giang to Cambodia)
9. Huu Nghi Landport (Lang Son to China)
10. Cau Treo Landport (Ha Tinh to Laos)
11. Cha Lo Landport (Quang Binh to Laos)
12. Bo Y Landport (Kon Tum to Laos)
13. Lao Cai Landport (Lao Cai to China)
14. Tay Trang Landport (Dien Bien to Laos)
15. Na Meo Landport (Thanh Hoa to Laos)
16. La Lay Landport (Quang Tri to Laos)

Seaport – 13
1. Cam Pha Seaport (Quang Ninh)
2. Chan May Seaport (Thua Thien Hue)
3. Da Nang Seaport (Da Nang)
4. Dung Quat Seaport (Quang Ngai)
5. Duong Dong Seaport (Phu Quoc)
6. Hai Phong Seaport (Hai Phong)
7. Ho Chi Minh City Seaport (Ho Chi Minh City)
8. Hon Gai Seaport (Quang Ninh)
9. Nghi Son Seaport (Thanh Hoa)
10. Nha Trang Seaport (Khanh Hoa)
11. Quy Nhon Seaport (Binh Dinh)
12. Vung Ang Seaport (Ha Tinh)
13. Vung Tau Seaport (Ba Ria Vung Tau)

(*) Note: The Vietnamese Government has decided to add 41 international checkpoints where foreigners may use electronic visas for entry and exit, bringing the total number of such points to 83, according to the Resolution No. 389/NQ-CP issued on December 2, 2025.

How to speed up e-visa process?

If you have a pending e-visa application that was made on the previous days, we are able to speed it up to get it done faster.
In order to accelerate an e-visa process, please follow the steps below:

Go online at the speed up e-visa form to provide us with the visa registration number issued by the government visa portal, the email address that goes with the e-visa application and the selected entry port;

Make payment for the speed up service fee. It is doesn’t include the visa application fee that you paid through the government visa portal;

After the period of time you have registered for the service with us (2 working days, 1 working day, 4 working hours or 2 working hours) you will receive your e-visa;

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