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An official guide to e-Visas for Vietnam

Vietnam’s e-Visa is a simple, online visa approval process available to citizens of all countries. Payment and delivery of the e-Visa is done entirely online, and takes three working days.

Vietnam’s e-Visa is a simple, online visa approval process available to citizens of 80 countries. Payment and delivery of the e-Visa is done entirely online, and takes three working days. This article lists everything you need to know about applying for Vietnam’s e-Visa. For information about Vietnam's visa on arrival, and visa exemptions, click here.


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What is Vietnam’s e-Visa?    

Vietnam's e-Visa is one of several visa types offered by the Vietnam Immigration Department to foreigners entering the country. The e-Visa is valid for 90 days, both single entry and multiple entry. The e-Visa costs 25 USD for card payments. It requires three full working days to process. As of July 2020, Vietnam's e-Visa is available to nationals of all countries

Travellers can apply directly for e-Visas here: Vietnam e-Visa Official Website


What You’ll Need

Before applying, make sure your nationality is one of those approved for Vietnam’s e-Visa

Vietnam e-Visa Requirements:

  • A passport with six (6) months’ validity
  • A photo in .jpg format of your full passport data page
  • A passport photo in .jpg format (4x6, white background, without glasses)
  • A valid international credit or debit card
  • An email address for support purposes
  • A temporary address within Vietnam
  • Your entry and exit dates and entry and exit points/airports
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Aerial view of Hanoi 


How to Apply for Vietnam’s e-Visa

  1. Open the official website for Vietnam’s e-Visa Application
  2. Upload .jpg images of your passport data page and passport photo
  3. Fill up all required info from your passport data page
  4. Fill up all required info regarding your trip
  5. Pay the e-Visa fee using any of the payment methods offered
  6. Receive your registration code and save the number

TIP: Be sure to save your registration number – you will need it to check and download your visa later on.


Where to Download Your Vietnam e-Visa

After applying for your e-Visa online, you’ll need to wait three working days for your visa to be released. After three days, you may search for your visa at this link.

Enter your registration code, email, and date of birth to gain access to your visa. Download the .pdf file and print your e-Visa in two copies for safety when travelling. If three working days have passed and your visa is still unavailable, email Vietnam's e-Visa Support at this page

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UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay


How to Use Your e-Visa in Vietnam

Your e-Visa is valid for entry at any of 28 international checkpoints within the country, including eight international airports. For the full list of airports, seaports and border crossings where the e-Visa is accepted, please click here.

Upon arrival in Vietnam, submit your passport and your printed e-Visa at the immigration counter.

TIP: Keep your printed e-Visa to show on departure.

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Swimming at Mini Beach in Nha Trang


Common Questions about e-Visas

- Can I get an extension on my 30-day e-Visa?
Yes, but this can only be done from within Vietnam.

- Can I enter Vietnam after the entry date on my application?
Your visa is valid from the start to end dates specified. You can enter the country any time within those dates.

- Do I need to queue at the Visa on Arrival counter in Vietnam?
You do not need to queue at Visa on Arrival counters. You can bring your printed e-Visa and passport directly to the immigration counter.

source: vietnam.travel

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