What is E-visa for Vietnam?

Vietnam e-visa or Vietnam electronic visa (symbolized as EV) has been introduced by the Vietnam Immigration Department since February 2, 2017. This kind of Vietnamese visa is applied and issued online.

An evisa for Vietnam is valid for 30 days only with a single entry only.

Note: At the moment, due to COVID 19, this type of visa is temporary suspended. The Vietnam Government, on May 26, 2020, issued Resolution No. 79/NQ-CP which confirmed that citizens of the following 80 countries are eligible for Vietnam e-visa if they enter Vietnam via one of 33 ports of entry mentioned above. This Resolution takes effect on July 1, 2020. However, the Resolution did not mention the date of Vietnam border reopening as many think. We will keep you updated.

Who Are Eligible for Vietnam E-visa?

E visa Vietnam is now available for citizens of the following countries who are traveling to Vietnam for tourism purpose and stay in the country for no more than 30 days.

(March 2019)

Those who are not included in this list or wish to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days can check out the way of getting a visa on arrival.

Applicable Ports of Entry for Vietnam E visa online

Holders of Vietnamese e-visas are allowed to enter the country through one of the following 33 ports:

E-visa Requirements

If you are eligible for a Vietnam e visa, please make sure the following to get the e-visa:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months following arrival date and having at least 02 blank pages;
• 01 passport size photo (see Vietnam visa photo requirements)
• Soft copies of passport personal data page and soft photo
• Credit cards to make payment online for e-visa fee, (American Express card is not accepted).

How to Get Vietnam E-visa

Here comes the full process of how to get an e-visa for Vietnam.

1. Access https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn > select E-visa > select For foreigners.

   Start your Vietnam evisa online application here

2. Read the instruction and check the box “Confirmation of reading carefully instructions and having completed application” and click “Next.”

    

   
   

   Guide to get Vietnam evisa online

3. Upload your photo and passport personal data page as instructed.

    

   
   

   Upload photos for Vietnam electronic visa application

4. And then fill out the form with the required information, including:
   • Full name;
   • Sex;
   • Date of birth;
   • Current nationality;
   • Religion;
   • Passport Number;
   • Type of passport;
   • Expiry date;
   • Intended length of stay;
   • Intended temporary residential address in Vietnam;
   • Date of entry;
   • Entry gate;
   • Exit date;
   • Contact details: Email, phone.

    

   Vietnam e-visa application form

5. Verify your information, and then you will get a verification code. Make sure you note it somewhere as you’ll need it later on.
6. Pay for e-visa fee (USD25) via an online platform.
7. Access to this website again a few days later, visit the e-visa search menu and enter your registration code, email, and date of birth to check your e-visa application processing.
8. Get a link to download and print the one-page e-visa letter for Vietnam in case your application is approved.
9. Show to letter/visa code at the entry point to enter Vietnam to get into Vietnam.

Sample of Vietnam e visa

Vietnam E-visa Fees & Processing time

An e-visa for Vietnam costs you 25 USD (per person). This fee is not refunded if your application is refused or your visa letter contains any wrong details since you provide incorrect details in the application form.

It normally takes 03 working days to receive the e-visa letter; however, the processing time may be affected by a large number of applicants or public holidays. As such, you should consider applying for this kind of visa 1-2 weeks before departure.

Extra Notes:

• Vietnam e-visa is for tourists only, and valid for 1 month in single entry;
• E-visa cost is non-refundable, so ensure your application contain full information or contain no wrong details;
• Your port of entry granted on your e-visa is fixed, and you cannot change after submitting your Vietnamese e-visa application or after your visa is issued. In case you change your port of entry, a new visa should be applied;
• No group application is accepted. Each application is for 1 applicant only.
• In case you are not eligible for an e-visa for Vietnam, or if you wish to obtain a visa for Vietnam in another way, you can consider a visa on arrival. You can see how they are different here.
• E-visa can be extended when you are in Vietnam.

Frequently Asked Questions