Need to fly to Vietnam with little time to spare? We recommend getting an urgent eVisa for Vietnam for a fast and reliable way to get travel authorization—perfect for last-minute plans. This electronic visa is issued online and allows entry for either tourism or business purposes, with processing options ranging from standard 2–3 business days to express services as fast as 1 hour.

While standard visas can take weeks, an urgent eVisa helps you avoid long waits and simplifies your travel prep when time is limited.

Emergency Processing Options Available:

  • 1-hour urgent processing
  • 2-hour urgent processing
  • 4-hour urgent processing

These options ensure you receive your eVisa approval letter quickly, no matter how tight your schedule is.

When should you consider an urgent eVisa?

An urgent eVisa makes sense in situations like these:

  • You’ve just booked a last-minute trip and don’t have time to wait for a regular visa.
  • You’re facing an unexpected change in plans that requires you to travel immediately.
  • Your current visa is about to expire, and you need to stay in Vietnam a little longer.

In any of these cases, this expedited option can help you travel without delay.

How to apply for an urgent Vietnam eVisa

You can complete the urgent eVisa application for Vietnam entirely online:

  1. Go to the official Vietnam eVisa website.
  2. Fill out the application form with your personal and travel details.
  3. Upload a digital copy of your passport’s photo page and a recent passport-size photo.
  4. Pay the visa fee securely online and choose your preferred processing speed (1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, or standard).
  5. Wait for the approval letter. Depending on your choice, you should get it in your email within as fast as 1 hour up to 2–5 business days.
  6. Print your approval letter and present it to the immigration officer when you arrive in Vietnam.

Helpful tips for getting an urgent Vietnam eVisa

Only tourist and business eVisas are available through the urgent service. For other visa types, such as work or student visas, you’ll need to contact a Vietnamese embassy or consulate.

To help your urgent application go smoothly:

  • Prepare your passport’s photo page, a passport-size image of yourself, and a valid credit card.
  • Be sure to select the desired ‘Urgent’ processing option before submitting your application.

Vietnam Visa Express can assist with urgent eVisa processing. Reach us on WhatsApp at (+84) 86 686 5000, where you can get 24/7 assistance.