How to apply for your Vietnam visa.

Step 1: confirm the passport and travel plan#

Begin with the travel document you will actually use. Check the passport category rather than relying only on nationality, residence or an earlier trip. HKSAR and BN(O) passport holders both need a visa for tourism. It also lists a passport requirement of at least six months of validity from the intended entry date and blank pages. Check these points before preparing the rest of the application.

Write down the intended entry and exit dates and whether you will enter Vietnam once or leave and return. Vietnam offers e-visas of up to 90 days with single or multiple entry, so the route and dates should inform your choice. For a Phu Quoc-only trip, check the separate exception and its conditions instead of assuming it covers mainland travel. Resolve uncertainty about the route before treating your chosen visa option as final.

Step 2: prepare clear files and consistent details#

Collect the passport bio-page scan and a recent portrait. Use a 4×6 cm style photograph with a white background, facing forward and without glasses. Look at the files before submitting them: can you read the passport details, and is the portrait the correct recent image?

You will also need the intended entry port, an address in Vietnam and an email address, alongside the dates. Check the entry port against the official permitted-port list and the route you are planning. Use one consistent set of details in the application and any conversation with an assistance provider. If you replace a passport scan or change a travel date, clearly identify the latest version so an older copy is not used by mistake.

Step 3: review the application and understand payment#

Before submission, compare names, numbers and other passport details with the original bio-page. Review the dates and entry type as a group of related choices rather than isolated fields. Ask someone helping you to clarify anything you cannot confidently check yourself. Keep the distinction between checking information and deciding the application clear.

The government fees are US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, and are non-refundable. If using private assistance, confirm the service total, currency, included fee and conditions separately. Do not rely on them as a final offer, and do not assume the listed payment methods are already available. A receipt records a payment; it does not replace the issued e-visa or confirm that every application detail is correct.

Step 4: allow processing time and inspect the PDF#

The official processing estimate is about three working days after a complete application. If the planned arrival is close, explain the dates and ask what service is actually available. Keep any correspondence together so questions about your submitted details can be answered consistently.

When the e-visa PDF arrives, compare it with your passport and itinerary before departure. Keep it available to print or show on arrival, for your journey. Review the name, passport details, dates, entry type and intended port. If an item does not match, seek clarification before assuming you can travel with it. Read the requirements checklist if you need to revisit a document, and consult the official portal for current instructions. Vietnam Visa HK is a private assistance brand; you can use official information directly.

Ready to begin? Keep one clear set of details#

A useful application folder contains the passport scan, portrait and a short itinerary with entry and exit dates, port, Vietnam address and email. Review that folder before you Chat to apply. If another traveller is helping you, make sure you both refer to the same files. When you replace an image or change a date, identify the update clearly. Our team offers support in Cantonese, English and Mandarin, helping you organise the information and understand the next step without switching between several conflicting versions of the plan.