A Vietnamese e-visa is an electronic visa which is available to citizens of 80 eligible countries to enter Vietnam for a specific period of time. It can be obtained through an online application process through the official government e-visa website. The e-visa is valid for a single entry and allows a stay of up to 30 days in Vietnam. The application process typically takes a 3-5 working days to complete and requires a valid passport and a recent passport-sized photo. E-visa also allows visitors to enter and exit Vietnam through any of the 33 international checkpoints.
E-visa requirements
- A valid passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining.
- One passport-sized photo.
- A scanned copy of the passport data page with personal information.
- Payment of the e-Visa fee of $25 USD for a single entry, 30-day visa.
How to apply
To obtain a Vietnam e-Visa, follow these steps:
- 1. Visit the official Vietnam e-Visa Application website and click on "For Foreigners". The website is currently available in English/Vietnamese language only.
- 2. Submit .jpg images of your passport data page and passport photo.
- 3. Complete all necessary information from your passport data page. (Name, date of birth, nationality, passport number..ect)
- 4. Provide details regarding your trip. (Travel date, Inviting/ guaranteeing agency/ organization, place of stay, length of stay)
- 5. Pay the e-Visa fee (25 USD) through one of the available payment options. (Visa, master and other credit/debit cards)
- 6. Wait for 3-5 working days
- 7. Download your registration code at the "Evisa search" page: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/tra-cuu-thi-thuc
Tips: Double check the information you provided and the documents you uploaded before submitting the application, as any mistake may cause delays or even rejection of the application.
Visa fees
As of February 2023, the cost of an e-visa for Vietnam (Single entry/30 days) is 25 USD (~586,250.00 VND).
Processing times
The standard processing time for a single entry e-visa is 3 business days. For those who need the visa on an urgent basis, an expedited service is available for an additional fee which can process the e-visa within 24 hours.
Who are eligible
As of February 2023, citizens of 80 countries and territories are eligible to apply for a Vietnamese e-visa. This includes countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and many European countries.
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- China (Not applicable to Chinese e-passport holders)
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea (South)
- Luxembourg
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Panama
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Romania
- Russia
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Timor Leste
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Name of applicable ports
E-visa holders can enter/exit Vietnam at one of the 33 entry points below:
- Cat Bi Int Airport (Hai Phong)
- Cam Ranh Int Airport (Khanh Hoa)
- Can Tho International Airport
- Da Nang International Airport
- Noi Bai Int Airport (Ha Noi)
- Phu Bai Int Airport
- Phu Quoc International Airport
- Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Bo Y Landport
- Cha Lo Landport
- Cau Treo Landport
- Huu Nghi Landport
- Ha Tien Landport
- Lao Bao Landport
- Lao Cai Landport
- Moc Bai Landport
- Mong Cai Landport
- Nam Can Landport
- Song Tien Landport
- Tinh Bien Landport
- Xa Mat Landport
- Da Nang Seaport
- Hon Gai Seaport
- Hai Phong Seaport
- Nha Trang Seaport
- Quy Nhon Seaport
- Ho Chi Minh City Seaport
- Vung Tau Seaport
Sample of the Vietnam visaVietnamese E-visa sample as of 2022