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Visa to Vietnam Online

Vietnam eVisa information

Vietnam eVisa is an online visa introduced by the Vietnamese authorities in 2017 for certain travelers who wish to visit Vietnam for short-term stays. The electronic visa to Vietnam is issued as a single-entry visa for a stay of a maximum of 30 days and can be used for tourism, business, or transit-related purposes.

The online application for Vietnam visa can be completed within minutes using any electronic device with a stable Internet connection. Once approved, the visa is delivered to the applicant's email address.

Vietnam electronic visa system helps to eliminate the need to pay stamping fees and wait in long lines upon arrival in Vietnam.

Please remember to submit your visa application at least 5 business days before your planned entry date to the country.

Important! Should you need to get your visa faster because your trip date is very soon, you may select the rush or emergency rush visa service to receive your visa even within several hours.

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Application process

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Application process for a visa to Vietnam online

Grab any electronic device, check the Internet connection, and follow three steps more, including:

  • Filling out an online form: enter all the required details and upload the necessary documents. Double-check provided information and move to the second step.
  • Covering the processing fee: use one of the available methods of online payment and pay the service fee of 79 Euro.
  • Receiving the visa approval: refresh your email inbox and download the approved visa sent to your email address in a PDF file.

Do remember to print your Vietnam visa since the customs officials may want to verify it upon your arrival in Vietnam.

Types of visas to Vietnam

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Different types of visas to Vietnam

Vietnam eVisa is a one-type electronic single-entry visa that covers the following purposes:

  • leisure: all tourism-related activities, including sightseeing, vacation, family and friend reunions.
  • business: taking part in business conferences, handling business affairs, looking for potential business partners
  • transit: making a transit stop before reaching the final destination.

Do remember to print your Vietnam visa since the customs officials may want to verify it upon your arrival in Vietnam.

Requirements and required documents for eVisa to Vietnam

Applicants for the Vietnamese visa must meet the elementary requirements, including having the following two documents:

  • a digital copy of the valid passport's bio-data page
  • applicants' face photo

Tip: You don't need to worry about the size of your documents. Just remember to upload clear photos - they can be taken with a PC or phone camera - and our visa experts will adjust the received files.

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Eligible countries to apply for a visa online

  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China*
  • Colombia
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • East Timor
  • Estonia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hong Kong (SAR)
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Korea, South
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macau (SAR)
  • Macedonia (North)
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Myanmar (Burma)
  • Nauru
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Palau
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Rwanda
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • Uruguay
  • Vanuatu
  • Venezuela


*Chinese e-passport holders are not eligible for eVisa

Additionally, nationals of the following countries can enter Vietnam visa-free as long as they will not plan to stay in Vietnam longer than a stipulated duration of time:


  • Myanmar, Brunei: a 14-day visa-free stay
  • Denmark, France, Belarus, Finland, South Korea, Spain, Germany, Japan, Russia, Norway, UK, Italy, Sweden: a 15-day visa-free stay
  • Philippines: a 21-day visa-free stay
  • Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand: a 30-day visa-free stay
  • Chile: a 90-day visa-free stay

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Processing time and validity period of an electronic visa

The processing time may take up to 5 business days. That is why a Vietnam visa application must be submitted at least 5 days in advance of the planned date of arrival in the country.

Please note that the exact waiting time is at the total discretion of the Vietnamese authorities, which must approve your visa application. Applicants can also choose the option of paying an additional fee to expedite the process and receive the Vietnam eVisa within several hours.

Once approved, your Vietnam tourist visa will remain valid for 30 days. Its validity starts to be counted on the day prior to the intended date of your entry to Vietnam.

You must leave Vietnam before your visa expires! Do remember to enter the correct intended arrival date when filling out an online application form to ensure the proper validity of your visa.

Please also note that you may extend your Vietnam visa, but it requires covering an additional fee. For this purpose, you should directly contact the local Immigration Department Office.

Benefits

Benefits of applying for a visa to Vietnam online

Thanks to the Vietnam eVisa facility, it has never been easier to get the required tourist visa. The online application gives plenty of benefits, including:

  • reduced paperwork and waiting time
  • no need to go to the Vietnam embassy
  • short and intuitive visa application
  • the official visa approved by the Vietnam Government delivered directly via email
  • no stamping fees are needed upon arrival in Vietnam
  • basic visa requirements reduced to the minimum
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is eVisa for Vietnam?

    Vietnam eVisa is a mandatory document that one must need to enter the country. The Vietnam tourist visa is issued as a single-entry visa enabling a short-term 30-day stay in Vietnam related to all kinds of leisure activities.

  • If you are not a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you cannot enjoy visa-free entry to Vietnam. Therefore, you need to obtain a visa before you enter Vietnam. Check if you are eligible for an online visa application and apply online for yours.

  • It may take up to 5 business days to get Vietnam visa approval. On average, Vietnam visas are processed in just 68 hours. Nevertheless, submit your visa application form at least 5 days prior to the planned travel to avoid unnecessary stress.

  • There are around 80 countries that can currently apply for an eVisa for Vietnam. Go to the 'Eligible countries to apply for a visa online' section and check your eligibility.

  • A Vietnam visa can be obtained in a few easy steps. An applicant just needs to fill out a short visa application form, cover the processing fee and receive the approved visa in the email inbox.

  • Yes, currently, applicants from 80 eligible countries can be granted the Vietnam eVisa for a tourism-related stay not exceeding 30 days.

  • There is only one type of electronic Vietnam visa, which enables only one entry into Vietnam, lasting up to 30 days.

  • To apply for a Vietnamese visa online, you just need to have a valid passport with at least 6-month validity. You will also be asked to upload a recent face photograph.

  • Prepare your application number and give us a call, send us an email, or contact us using the contact form. Our consultants will inform you of the progress of your online application.

  • Should your visa cannot be approved, do not hesitate to contact us immediately to discuss your particular situation.