Vietnam E-Visa: Complete Guide to Apply Online for Foreigners 2025

The Vietnam Electronic Visa (Vietnam E-visa) is an entry permit that allows foreign nationals to enter the country for up to 90 days, with either single-entry or multiple-entry validity. Applicants can submit the e-visa application online through Vietnam’s official portal and will receive the result via email.

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What is an Electronic Visa (E-Visa)?

An electronic visa (e-visa) is a type of electronic entry procedure issued by the Immigration Department to foreigners through an electronic transaction system. This procedure allows foreigners to enter Vietnam once or multiple times, with a validity period not exceeding 90 days.

Individuals abroad who intend to enter Vietnam can apply for an electronic visa directly or through requesting agencies or organizations.

The electronic visa processing fee is paid through an electronic payment gateway as regulated by the Immigration Department and is non-refundable if the visa application is unsuccessful.

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Requirements for Vietnam E-Visa Application

Foreign nationals currently abroad who have not yet entered Vietnam

Valid passport with remaining validity period

Not falling under cases prohibited from entry as stipulated in Article 21 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam

Cases Not Permitted to Enter Vietnam

Not meeting the conditions specified in Clause 1, Article 20 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam

Foreign children under 14 years old without parents, guardians, or authorized accompanying persons

Foreigners who falsify documents or provide incorrect information to obtain entry, exit, and residence documents in Vietnam

Foreigners without civil capacity such as those with mental illness, or foreigners with infectious diseases dangerous to public health

Foreigners deported from Vietnam less than 3 years from the date the deportation decision takes effect

Foreigners forced to exit Vietnam less than 6 months from the date the forced exit decision takes effect

For epidemic prevention and control reasons

For natural disaster reasons

For national defense, security, public order, and social safety reasons

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Documents Required for E-Visa Application

Foreign national’s passport valid for more than 6 months

4×6 portrait photo of the foreign national with clear facial features

Online electronic visa application form including the following information

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Vietnam E-Visa Application Procedure for Foreigners

Step 1: Access the electronic portal of the Immigration Department and enter the electronic visa application information as required:

Upload a photo of the passport personal information page and portrait photo as instructed

Fill in all required information completely and accurately

After completing the information, carefully review to ensure there are no errors

Step 2: Pay the electronic visa fee

Pay the electronic visa fee through e-wallet or bank account as follows:

$25 USD (Single-entry visa: $25 USD per e-visa)

$50 USD (Multiple-entry visa: $50 USD per e-visa)

Step 3: Check the e-visa application results

Use the electronic application code to check the application results. If approved, download and print it for entry into Vietnam.

Note: The electronic visa application will not be accepted if the documents are incomplete, incorrect, or the information cannot be verified.

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List of Vietnam Border Gates Accepting E-Visa Entry

International Airports:

Cat Bi Int Airport (Hai Phong)

Cam Ranh Int Airport (Khanh Hoa)

Can Tho International Airport

Da Nang International Airport

Noi Bai Int Airport (Ha Noi)

Phu Bai Int Airport

Phu Quoc International Airport

Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)

Land Ports: 9. Bo Y Landport 10. Cha Lo Landport 11. Cau Treo Landport 12. Huu Nghi Landport 13. Ha Tien Landport 14. Lao Bao Landport 15. Lao Cai Landport 16. Moc Bai Landport 17. Mong Cai Landport 18. Nam Can Landport 19. Song Tien Landport 20. Tinh Bien Landport 21. Xa Mat Landport

Seaports: 22. Da Nang Seaport 23. Hon Gai Seaport 24. Hai Phong Seaport 25. Nha Trang Seaport 26. Quy Nhon Seaport 27. Ho Chi Minh City Seaport 28. Vung Tau Seaport

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Vietnam E-Visa Consultation Services for Foreigners

Operating since 2003, with 20 years of experience in entry and exit procedure consulting for foreigners, Tan Van Lang is always a companion, supporting customers in aspects such as:

Appropriate e-visa type consultation: Tan Van Lang will advise customers on the type of electronic visa suitable for their purpose and length of stay

Guidance on completing Vietnam e-visa application: Tan Van Lang will guide customers to fill in complete and accurate information on the electronic visa application to ensure approval

Information and e-visa application verification: Tan Van Lang will review customer information and applications to ensure there are no errors

Vietnam e-visa application progress tracking: Tan Van Lang will update customers on their electronic visa application progress and notify them when the visa is approved

Customer support during Vietnam e-visa application process: Tan Van Lang will answer customer questions and support them throughout the electronic visa application process

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Visa Service Fees for Foreigners at Tan Van Lang

Total cost from only 880,000 VND (*) – Commitment to no additional service fees

Government visa fee – Single $25 / Multiple $50

Tan Van Lang Vietnam visa service fee – From only 250,000 VND

(*) Costs may vary by region and application case.

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FAQ

When is the appropriate time to apply for a Vietnam e-Visa?

If your itinerary is confirmed and there will definitely be no changes, you can apply for an e-Visa right away.
However, you need to note that you will not be able to change the entry date on the declared e-Visa. Therefore, the appropriate time to apply for a Vietnam e-Visa is about 2 weeks before the trip.

I have a Vietnam E-visa that expires on July 10th, but I want to apply for a new E-visa and continue staying in Vietnam with the new E-visa without having to exit. Is this possible?

No. You are required to exit Vietnam and apply for a new visa. Because according to regulations, electronic visas are only valid for 90 days and cannot be converted or extended. After you are granted a new E-visa, you will be allowed to re-enter Vietnam with the new E-visa.

How many times can I get an E-visa in 1 year?

You can only apply for an E-visa up to 4 times in 1 year. However, you should consider your entry purpose and choose the appropriate visa type to avoid being suspected and refused entry to Vietnam.

If I have applied for an E-visa but haven’t received results yet, can I change the information?

Once you have applied for an E-visa and successfully made payment, you cannot modify the information anymore. Therefore, you need to carefully and thoroughly check the information before proceeding to the payment step.

Can I enter at a different border gate than the information on the E-visa?

After August 15th with the new Decree, E-visas do not display the entry port. Therefore, you can completely enter through a different border gate. Note that the entry port must be on the list of border gates that allow E-visa entry.

I entered Vietnam with a business E-visa, so now can I apply for a work permit in Vietnam?

For business E-visas, information about the inviting company such as company name, address, and phone number will be clearly displayed on the E-visa result, helping foreigners easily apply for work permits in Vietnam through the conversion category.

After obtaining a work permit, foreigners can convert the business E-visa to a sticker visa sponsored by the enterprise. Once having a sticker visa sponsored by the enterprise, foreigners can apply for a temporary residence card in Vietnam.

Can Chinese citizens with E-passports apply for Vietnam E-visa?

According to the latest Decree No. 127 of the Government applied from August 15th, Chinese citizens with E-passports can still apply for a visa to obtain a 3-month visa to enter Vietnam for tourism!

Previously, Chinese citizens with E-passports who wanted to enter Vietnam were required to apply for an entry clearance letter. However, according to the latest Decree No. 127 applied from August 15th, Chinese citizens with E-passports can still apply for e-visas to enter Vietnam for tourism!

Can I enter with an E-visa if my passport is valid for less than 6 months?

According to Vietnamese law, one of the conditions for entry into our country is that the passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining and must be at least 30 days from the previous exit from Vietnam.

Therefore, if your passport is valid for less than 6 months, you should renew your passport or apply for a new passport, and simultaneously apply for a new E-visa with the new passport number to avoid trouble when entering Vietnam.