Vietnam e-visa for Egyptian citizens

Vietnam e-visa for Egyptian citizens

According to the Vietnam immigration regulations, all Egyptian citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam.
Since August 15, 2023, holders of Egyptian passports have become eligible to apply for a Vietnam e-visa or a visa on arrival, depending on their travel plans.

Below are the requirements for Egyptian citizens applying for a Vietnam e-visa:

  • Original passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Vietnam or at least 1 month beyond your planned exit date and contain at least one blank page for visa stamping;
  • Scan copy of passport: Provide a clear, full-page scan of the passport data page (bio page) showing all details clearly, including your photo, personal information, and passport number;
  • Recent portrait photo: A passport-sized photo taken within the last 6 months on a plain light background. The photo must clearly show your full face, with no hats or glasses obscuring your facial features. It is not allowed to crop a portrait photo from the scan copy of a passport and use it in the visa application;
  • Trip information: Include the intended entry and exit dates, port of entry and exit and the address of your planned accommodation in Vietnam.
  • Personal information: You must provide your current residential address and an active telephone number in your home country. Additionally, include the name, relationship, address, and contact number of a person to be reached in case of emergency;
  • Valid payment method: A credit or debit card that supports international online payments for the visa fee.

Brief summary

– Egyptian citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter Vietnam;
– Egyptian citizens are eligible for a Vietnam e-visa for tourist, visiting relatives, business, working or other purposes;
– Standard processing time: 3-5 working days (excluding Saturday and Sunday);
– Rush visa service: can be completed within 2 working days, 1 working day, 4 working hours or 2 working hours;
– Fix visa issues: expedite the pending e-visa application, correct the visa details in the system.

RequirementsMaximum stay
Visa required?Visa required
Tourist e-visaEligible90 days
Rush e-visaAvailable90 days
Fix e-visa issuesPossible

Notice: During the processing of your visa application, you may receive a request from the Vietnam Immigration Department asking you to amend or update certain information. In such cases, the processing time will begin only after the required amendments are completed and resubmitted.

List of eligible entry and exit ports for Vietnam e-visa

Vietnam’s e-visa allows entry and exit through 13 international airports, 16 land border gates, and 13 sea ports

AirportLandportSeaport
1. Tan Son Nhat International Airport1. Nam Can Landport1. Ho Chi Minh City Seaport
2. Noi Bai International Airport2. Vinh Xuong Landport2. Quy Nhon Seaport
3. Da Nang International Airport3. Tinh Bien Landport3. Nha Trang Seaport
4. Cam Ranh International Airport4. Xa Mat Landport4 Hai Phong Seaport
5. Can Tho International Airport5. Mong Cai Landport5. Hon Gai Seaport
6. Phu Bai International Airport6. Moc Bai Landport6. Da Nang Seaport
7. Phu Quoc International Airport7. Lao Bao Landport7. Vung Tau Seaport
8. Cat Bi International Airport8. Ha Tien Landport8. Duong Dong Seaport
9. Van Don International Airport9. Huu Nghi Landport9. Chan May Seaport
10. Tho Xuan Airport10. Cau Treo Landport10. Nghi Son Seaport
11. Dong Hoi Airport11. Cha Lo Landport11. Cam Pha Seaport
12. Phu Cat Airport12. Bo Y Landport12. Vung Ang Seaport
13. Lien Khuong International Airport13. Lao Cai Landport13. Dung Quat Seaport
14. Tay Trang Landport
15. Na Meo Landport
16. La Lay Landport
(*) 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 the Vietnam e-visa for Egyptian citizens?

We can assist Egyptian citizens in expediting their Vietnam visa process so that they can obtain their visa results within a few hours or the same day. This service is especially useful in the following situations:

  • You applied for a visa more than 5 working days ago, but the status still shows “processing”;
  • You thought the Vietnam e-visa would be granted upon arrival without prior requirements, or you totally forgot to apply for a visa until your flight time to Vietnam is approaching.
  • You have an urgent business in Vietnam and need to travel sooner than originally planned;
  • You haven’t applied for a visa for your children under 14 years old, even though they have their own passports;
  • You received your e-visa, but it contains errors, so that you will need to correct the existing e-visa or apply for a new one;

During the visa application process, the Egyptian applicants may encounter the following amendment requests from the Vietnam Immigration Department.

Requires additional information due to the following reason:
– Provide your return ticket and tour package;
– You are required to complete all the blanks in application form;
– Please provide the name of agency/ organization/ individual that you plan to contact when enter into Vietnam (a written agreement);
– Please provide more detailed travel itinerary for your stay in Vietnam.

To accelerate the e-visa process and clear the pending “amendment required” status, please follow the steps below:

1

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;

2

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

3

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;

Is the expedited Vietnam e-visa service legitimate?

Yes, it is total legitimate!
The expedited e-visa service is processed directly by the Vietnam Immigration Department, the sole authority responsible for reviewing, verifying, and granting your visa in the official visa system. This service provides a shortcut solution for emergency situations, allowing applications to be manually reviewed and approved when time is critical.

We do not access or modify the immigration system illegally. Instead, we support applicants by submitting expedited e-visa requests strictly through official procedures. The e-visa approval is fully recorded in the immigration database and automatically shared with international airports, land border gates, and seaports throughout Vietnam. Every correction made is recorded in the immigration database and automatically shared with international airports, land border gates, and seaports across Vietnam. As a result, you can enter Vietnam smoothly, legally, and without any hassles at airline check-in or immigration control.

How fast can a Vietnam e-visa be granted to the Egyptian citizens?

Typically, a Vietnam e-visa is ready within 5 working days under normal processing. However, in urgent cases, Egyptian citizens can obtain a visa within 1-2 working days, or even within 1-2 working hours (Monday to Friday). Below are the available options for expedited e-visa service:

Processing time

Request confirmation
(Monday - Friday, Vietnam time GMT+7)


Completion time
(Monday - Friday, Vietnam time GMT+7)


2 working daysBefore 08:00 AMBefore 18:00 PM next day
1 working dayBefore 08:00 AMBefore 18:00 PM same day
4 working hoursBefore 08:00 AMBefore 12:00 PM
Before 13:00 PMBefore 18:00 PM
2 working hoursBefore 08:00 AMBefore 10:00 AM
Before 09:00 AMBefore 11:00 AM
Before 14:00 PMBefore 16:00 PM
Before 15:00 PMBefore 17:00 PM
1 working hourBefore 08:00 AM, 09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AMBefore 09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, respectively
Before 14:00, 15:00, 16:00Before 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, respectively