Vietnam E Visa Processing Time

@Mr. Peter R. Blake, would you mind emailing us your e-visa code? We will help check your application and advise you on the next steps to get it approved.

@Timothy Ha, since it has been over a month, there may be an issue with your application. Normally, e-visa processing takes only 3–5 working days. We recommend you check your visa status directly on the official portal using your registration code and email address here:

https://evisa.gov.vn/e-visa/search

If the status shows “amendment required”, please review and update your application accordingly. If you still need assistance, feel free to contact us with your registration codes/emails and we’ll be happy to support you.

@Ammar Basheer, yes, you can reapply on our website for a new application. However, we recommend you email us a screenshot of your current application first so we can help identify any errors or mistakes. This way, you might avoid reapplying and save money on your existing visa application.

@Kym Condo, we understand that you have not booked your hotel yet. However, the application form will require a full address in Vietnam where you will be staying. If your application is not approved or changes to ‘amendment,’ we advise that you book a hotel and update your application with the correct information.

@Monique, if your business visa application on the official website includes all the correct and required information, it can be expedited. However, it seems your application requires amendments, possibly because you haven’t included a sponsor letter from the company you plan to visit in Vietnam?

@Hieu Trinh, the e-Visa approval process usually takes 3-5 working days. However, some applications may take longer as they are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you’d like to reach out to the support team directly, here is the contact page:

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/lien-he

@Srotoswini Roy, Yes, it normally takes about 3 working days, so you might receive it in time before your flight on Wednesday next week. However, I recommend checking your application status frequently to ensure there are no amendments needed. If you don’t receive it by late Monday, it would be safe to explore alternative solutions (e.g., visa on arrival) just in case it doesn’t arrive by the end of Tuesday (29 Oct).

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/tra-cuu-ho-so

@Piyush Bansod, if you applied on 18 Oct, then Monday (21 Oct) would be the first working day. Since processing usually takes 3-5 working days, we cannot confirm if you’ll receive it by 23 Oct. We recommend you regularly checking your application to ensure no amendments are needed.

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/tra-cuu-thi-thuc

@Laurien, if your application requires amendments, it will take an additional 1-2 days besides the normal 3 working days for your application to be approved, provided there are no further errors. If you make any changes on Friday, the first working day will start from the following Monday.

@Darshit, Since you just applied on Friday, Oct 4, the first working day would be Monday, Oct 7. Therefore, we believe your visa will be processed next week before your travel date.

@Rafael, An "in processing" visa application is not a valid visa document, therefore, you cannot travel while your visa status is pending. We advise that you not book your flight before receiving your visa.

@Graham Arndt, if you have already received your e-visa, we advise that you wait a few more days for an update on your wife's e-visa. We believe it will be processed in time before your flight date.

@Lars Knudsen, It is advised that you check the status of your visa application. If you notice missing address information, it will soon be open for editing, and you can amend your application directly there—no need to submit a new one.

@Rhonda Bamford, Please rest assured and wait a few more days as it is normal for some applications to take longer than usual. If requested, amend your husband's place of stay in Vietnam with the correct information.

@Steve, it is advised that you apply for your children's visas separately on their own passports and amend your current application by removing your accompanying children.

Hello Rajesh, The 7-day New Year holiday has caused delays in e-visa applications. Therefore, we advise that you wait until next Wednesday (21 February) before deciding whether to apply for an emergency visa on arrival or to expedite your pending application.

Hello Hardik,

Unfortunately, expedited e-visa processing is not available during the New Year holiday. As an alternative, you might consider the emergency visa-on-arrival option to secure an urgent approval letter for entry into Vietnam. Alternatively, we advise rescheduling your flight to a date following the holiday's conclusion, allowing time for your visa application to be processed.

@Debashis Haldar, Thank for your sharing your tips. We wish you a great holiday in Vietnam!

 @deirdre long, this may be an automated email stating the immigration rule. If your application does not include any children, you can ignore the message.

Hi, it will usually take another 3-5 working days for your visa application to be approved if your newly uploaded images are accepted.

Hello, we cannot specify when your visa will be ready as we are not the official website. Typically, it takes 3-5 working days for an application to be approved. If you applied on December 20th, today marks the 3rd working day and hopefully, you will receive your e-visa before your travel date. We also recommend checking your application status regularly to ensure timely updates and making any necessary amendments.

Hello, we recommend you log in a new application or check the current evisa application status and click on the "pay" button to pay for your evisa fees.

Hello, the e-visa application process usually takes 3-5 working days. We recommend checking your application status frequently and providing any additional documents if needed.

Hello, I advise that you check your application status regularly on the official website below to see if your application requires amendments or further documents.

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/tra-cuu-ho-so

@Vidita, If you applied on December 13th, the first working day is December 14th, so we estimate your evisa may be issued around Thursday or Friday of the following week. Since we are not the official website, we are not certain about the exact processing time, we recommend that you regularly check the status for application updates in case it requires further documents or amendments.

@Nirav Sharma, For our last 14-day record, customers received their visa within 3-5 working days. Therefore, we believe that you may receive your visa tomorrow, Friday.

It may take 3-5 working days for an e-visa to be issued, and sometimes it takes even longer (7-10 working days) if your application has errors or does not meet the application requirements.

@Tanisha Kumar, If you applied on November 24th, today is only the 3rd working day, and the normal processing time is 3-5 working days. Therefore, please be patient with the process and refrain from sending too many emails to the visa office, as it will not help speed up the application.

@Chama D Armitage, Yes, that is fine. Make sure that you are not wearing glasses in the photo for your visa application.

@Devyani Bhati, If you make changes to your pending application, the approval of your visa may be delayed by an additional 3-5 days. If your travel date is approaching, you can consider applying for an approval letter for a visa on arrival. Here is how visa on arrival works.

It may take another day or two for your visa to be approved after the amendment. We also advise that you contact the visa office directly for your application status:

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/lien-he

@Geoff Barden, There is no restriction on when you can apply for an e-visa as it will be valid from the date that you select during the application process.

@Mary, We are sorry to hear that your Vietnamese e-visa approval is still pending. However, overstaying your current Thai visa is strongly discouraged as it can cause issues with future entries into the country. Therefore, we advise that you contact the nearest Thai Immigration Office to obtain an exit visa.

@Elizabeth Martinez, You can choose Hon Gai as your port of entry/exit for Halong bay!

@connie Reyes Nozaki, You do not need a visa for Vietnam for your 5-day trip, regardless of whether you are flying from Japan or the Philippines.

@MAKJ, The visa is valid from the date you choose on the e-visa application form plus 90 days. For example, if you select 01 October 2023 as your entry date, your visa will be valid until 30 December 2023. You can travel at any time within this range and must exit the country before 30 December 2023.

@Lisa Whipple, We recommend that you apply for a 90-day multiple-entry visa to cover your multiple cruise visits to Vietnam in September and October. Since your travel date is approaching, kindly apply as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for processing.

@Leigh Hawthorne, There is no way to follow up on your application; however, you can track your real-time application status on the official website below;

https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/tra-cuu-thi-thuc

Note: The processing time may vary by application; therefore, it will take longer if your application has errors or needs to be updated.

@ROSEMARY McGAHEY, If you are traveling to Vietnam on an organized tour, you can ask the tour operator to assist you with obtaining a multi-entry visa (upon arrival). As for e-visas, they are currently available for single entry only.

@JOHN OLIVER, When you applying for an e-visa, that would be the only thing you need for your entry to Vietnam, no more approval letter is required at Vietnam airport.

@John Hamilton Calder, To apply for a visa at the embassy in Manila, please call the embassy directly for assistance and instructions at the following phone number: +63 2 8521 6843.

@Somnath Guha, If you applied for your e-visa on 21-June, today (Monday) is the 3rd working day. Sometimes, it may take longer than 3 days if your application has errors/mistakes. We advise that you check your email and the e-visa status page frequently for updates.

@Preety, As a travel agency, we cannot tell you when your visa is ready. Normally, it takes about 3 working days, but in some cases, it may take longer if your application has errors or mistakes. If you donot receive your visa by Friday noon time, you check the status of your application on the official website to see if your application needs to be amended or updated.

@Hemalatha, Sometimes it takes longer than 03 working days, and since your travel is not until next Thursday (08 June), we believe it is most likely to be issued early next week and there is nothing to worry about!

@Prashant, Unfortunately, we are unable to tell you when your visa will be ready. Normally, an e-visa is issued within 3-5 working days, but in some cases it may take longer due to the additional time required to verify your application. That is why we often recommend customers to apply for an e-visa at least 2-3 weeks in advance.

@Ryan Pereira, We cannot tell you when your visa will be issued as processing times vary on a case-by-case basis. Usually, it takes around 3 working days, and you can expect it to be ready by May 24th. However, there is no guarantee. It is advised that you not to book your flight until your visa application is approved.

@david pouchelu, To get the 5-year spouse visa exemption, you are required to apply for the exemption certificate through the official website below:

https://mienthithucvk.mofa.gov.vn/

@Áine O’Donoghue, It is already Thursday evening, we advise that you consider using expedited service to speed up your application to ensure you receive it tomorrow, Friday.

@G jayaraman, Though it normally takes 3-5 business days for an e-visa to be issued, we recommend that you submit your application at least 2-3 weeks in advance to allow sufficient time for processing.