An electronic visa (e-visa) is a type of visa issued by the Vietnamese Immigration Department via an online application process. It's a convenient option for travelers who want to avoid the hassle of applying for a visa at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
Here's a summary about Vietnam e-visa:
You can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online through the National Immigration Portal of Vietnam or on our website. You will need to provide your passport information, travel details, and a digital photo. Once your application is approved, you will receive an e-visa via email that you can print and present at the border upon arrival in Vietnam.
E-visa holders can only enter and exit Vietnam through designated international airports and land border gates.
There's currently only one type of Vietnam e-Visa offered, but it comes with two options for entry
Both e-Visas are electronically issued and can be obtained through the National Immigration Portal of Vietnam or our website. The application process is generally straightforward, and you should receive your e-Visa within 3 working days.
There are 42 designated ports of entry for Vietnam e-Visas, including major airports, seaports, and land border crossings throughout the country. Here's a breakdown of the types of entry ports that accept e-Visas:
Citizens from the following countries are eligible to apply online for an e-Visa.
Albania | Guatemala | Palau |
Algeria | Guyana | Panama |
Andorra | Haiti | Papua New Guinea |
Antigua and Barbuda | Honduras | Paraguay |
Argentina | Hong Kong | Peru |
Armenia | Hungary | Philippines |
Australia | Iceland | Poland |
Austria | India | Polynesia |
Azerbaijan | Indonesia | Portugal |
Bahamas | Ireland | Qatar |
Bahrain | Italy | Romania |
Barbados | Jamaica | Russia |
Belarus | Japan | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Belgium | Jordan | Saint Lucia |
Belize | Kazakhstan | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Bermuda | Kiribati | Samoa |
Bhutan | Kosovo | San Marino |
Bolivia | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Kyrgyzstan | Serbia |
Brazil | Laos | Singapore |
Brunei | Latvia | Slovakia |
Bulgaria | Liechtenstein | Slovenia |
Burma | Lithuania | Solomon Islands |
Cambodia | Luxembourg | South Africa |
Canada | Macau | South Korea |
China (*) | Macedonia | Spain |
Colombia | Malaysia | Suriname |
Costa Rica | Maldives | Sweden |
Croatia | Malta | Switzerland |
Cuba | Marshall Islands | Taiwan |
Cyprus | Mexico | Tajikistan |
Czech Republic | Micronesia | Thailand |
Denmark | Moldova | Timor-Leste |
Dominica | Monaco | Tonga |
Dominican Republic | Mongolia | Trinidad and Tobago |
Ecuador | Montenegro | Tunisia |
El Salvador | Montserrat | Turkmenistan |
Estonia | Morocco | Tuvalu |
Fiji | Myanmar | Ukraine |
Finland | Nauru | United Arab Emirates |
France | Nepal | United Kingdom |
Georgia | Netherlands | United States of America |
Germany | New Zealand | Uruguay |
Gibraltar | Nicaragua | Uzbekistan |
Greece | North Korea | Vanuatu |
Greenland | Norway | Vatican City |
Grenada | Oman | Venezuela |
If your nationality is not on the list, you can apply for Visa On Arrival (VOA) to get the Approval Letter before boarding.
Yes, there are a few document requirements for applying for a Vietnam e-Visa:
STEP 1: APPLY ONLINE
Select type and processing time
STEP 2: RECEIVE E-VISA LETTER
Receive your visa approval letter and instructions
STEP 3: GET VISA STAMP
Have your visa stamped upon arrival
I already got the E-Visa, but the DoB/PoB/Passport No./ Name specified on it is wrong. Please correct it for me.
ANSWER
Dear Jim Henson,
Thank you for your attention to our website.
If customers apply with us and it is our fault: We will check and send you the correct E-Visa by your flight time.
If customers did not apply with us or apply with us but it is the customers’ fault: The E-Visa once issued cannot be amended. You need to apply for the new E-Visa to board the plane and enter Vietnam.
Best Regards,
Heidi Phan
I am holding an ABTC (APEC Business Travel Card). Do I need a Visa to enter Vietnam?
ANSWER
Dear Harvey Mill,
Thank you for your attention to our website.
Kindly check your card if it includes the code VNM or not.
If yes, ABTC holders with valid passports are exempted from Vietnam visa requirements for a stay of no longer than 60 days.
Otherwise, please apply for a Visa to enter Vietnam.
Best Regards,
Heidi Phan
Can I enter Vietnam before or after the validity period specified in my e-Visa?
ANSWER
Dear John Muir,
Thank you for your attention to our website.
No. You cannot enter Vietnam before or after the validity period specified in your e-Visa.
Best Regards,
Heidi Phan
Can I pay for the fine at the Immigration office at the airport?
ANSWER
Dear Tom Kint,
Thank you for your attention to our website.
Yes, you can pay for the fine there. But please note that there is no receipt or any other paper related to your payment issued for you.
Best Regards,
Heidi Phan
I have been in Phu Quoc for 14 days on a 30-day visa exemption. Today my E-Visa has been issued. Can I use it to enter Ho Chi Minh directly from Phu Quoc?
ANSWER
Dear Harry Lime,
Thank you for your attention to our website.
You are enjoying a 30 days Visa exemption on Phu Quoc.
This Visa exemption policy applies only to Phu Quoc Island.
In case you have a new E-Visa, you need to exit Vietnam to Laos, Cambodia,... then enter Ho Chi Minh with that new E-Visa. You cannot enter Ho Chi Minh directly from PQ in this case.
Best Regards,
Heidi Phan
My nationality is exempted from the Vietnam Visa for 45 days. Do I have to wait 30 days from the time of departure to re-enter Vietnam on a unilateral visa exemption if I already did so the last time?
ANSWER
Dear Kane Will,
Thank you for your attention to our website.
There is no requirement for the day interval between 2 stays on Visa exemption.
Therefore, you don’t need to wait until 30 days to re-enter Vietnam to enjoy Visa exemption again.
Best Regards,
Heidi Phan
I am holding a BNO passport. Do I need Visa to enter Vietnam?
ANSWER
Dear James,
Thank you for your attention to our website.
Yes. BNO passport holders need a Visa to enter Vietnam. BNO is not on the list of countries that can apply for the E-Visa online.
Therefore you need to contact the Vietnam Embassy to apply.
Best Regards,
Heidi Phan
Can I apply for a Vietnam e-Visa if I'm already in Vietnam?
ANSWER
Dear Rick,
Thank you for your attention to our website.
Yes. You can apply for a Vietnam e-visa while you are in Vietnam. However, in order for the e-Visa to be valid, you must exit Vietnam and enter the country again.
Best Regards,
Heidi Phan
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