Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can apply for a Vietnam E-visa even if you’re unsure about your exact port of entry. The Vietnam E-visa allows entry through any of the 42 designated international checkpoints, including airports, seaports, and land border gates. This flexibility is beneficial if your travel plans are not fixed.

An E-visa for Vietnam works at 42 ports of entry. You can see their list above, in the Applicable ports of entry section.

It normally takes 3-5 working days for the Vietnam Immigration Department to process your application for Vietnam E-visa.

However, the processing time may be longer (up to 15 days) due to certain requirements from the Immigration Department or a large number of applicants, or public holidays. As such, we highly recommend you start your application for the Vietnam E-visa 1-2 weeks before departure.

After completing the form, you will verify your information, and at this step, you will receive your registration code (which will also be sent to your registered email).

We also recommend that you take a screenshot of your registration code and save it somewhere on your device, as it is very important. Without it, you will not be able to check your visa status or download the visa letter.

• WhatsApp: (+84) 86 686 5000 (24/7 support).

• Email: support@vietnamvisaexpress.com.

• A passport valid for 6+ months beyond your arrival date.

• A passport-sized photo in .jpg format (with a white or simple background, no glasses).

• A completed e-visa application form.

An E-visa for Vietnam works at 33 ports of entry. You can see their list above, in the Applicable ports of entry section.

It normally takes 3-5 working days for the Vietnam Immigration Department to process your application for Vietnam E-visa.

However, the processing time may be longer (up to 15 days) due to certain requirements from the Immigration Department or a large number of applicants, or public holidays. As such, we highly recommend you start your application for the Vietnam E-visa 1-2 weeks before departure.

After completing the form, you will verify your information, and at this step, you will receive your registration code (which will also be sent to your registered email).

We also recommend that you take a screenshot of your registration code and save it somewhere on your device, as it is very important. Without it, you will not be able to check your visa status or download the visa letter.

Yes, but you need a pre-approved letter from a Vietnamese agency. The stamping fee ($25-$50) must be paid in cash at the airport.

Visa on Arrival is a type of visa issued when you arrive at an international airport in Vietnam. You will need a pre-approval letter from a travel agency or organization in Vietnam to obtain this visa at the airport.

• Visa stamping fee: After arriving in Vietnam, you will need to pay the visa stamping fee (around $25-$50) in cash at the airport.

• Complex process: You need to complete the procedures at the airport, and it may take time to be issued the visa. Additionally, you may encounter issues with the procedure if you are missing any required documents.

An E-visa for Vietnam works at 33 ports of entry. You can see their list above, in the Applicable ports of entry section.

It normally takes 3-5 working days for the Vietnam Immigration Department to process your application for Vietnam E-visa.

However, the processing time may be longer (up to 15 days) due to certain requirements from the Immigration Department or a large number of applicants, or public holidays. As such, we highly recommend you start your application for the Vietnam E-visa 1-2 weeks before departure.

After completing the form, you will verify your information and in this step you will receive your registration code. Please remember that this code is not sent to your email.

You should take a screenshot of your registration code and save it somewhere in your device as it is very important. Without it, you cannot check your visa status and download the visa letter.

You can pay for the e-visa fee by credit or debit cards!

No, there is no additional stamping fee required on arrival. The e-visa fee listed above is the only payment needed for your e-visa application.

• Normal Processing: 5–7 business days.

• Expedited Processing: 2 days; 1 day; 1–4 hours (additional fees apply).

• No, the e-visa cannot be extended. However, you can apply for a new e-visa from abroad or switch to a different visa type while in Vietnam.

• If your e-visa application is taking longer than expected, you can use our Expedited Pending E-Visa Service to speed up the process.

• Single Entry Visa: Allows you to enter Vietnam once during the validity period.

• Multiple Entry Visa: Allows you to enter and exit Vietnam multiple times within the validity period.