Your Vietnam e-visa, explained.

What a Vietnam e-visa covers#

Vietnam offers an electronic visa available to citizens of all countries and territories, with a stay of up to 90 days and single or multiple entry. Choose the entry type and stay length that fit your travel plans. Your own passport, proposed dates and intended route still need to be reviewed together. Keep the official e-visa portal open as the reference when comparing information from private websites.

Separate the visa from the assistance service. The visa is the immigration document; a service package describes help with preparing or handling an application. A package title, confirmation email or payment record is not the issued visa. Before buying assistance, understand which tasks are included and which details you must supply.

Single entry or multiple entry: follow your route#

Start by writing the journey as a sequence of entries and exits. If you intend to enter Vietnam once, compare the single-entry option with your plans. If you will leave and return during the trip, look carefully at the multiple-entry option. Do not select an entry type solely because the price is lower or because the first arrival looks straightforward. The later part of the itinerary matters too.

The maximum period in general guidance does not replace the dates printed on an individual approval. Compare your intended entry and exit with the service you select, then repeat that check on the issued PDF. If dates change during preparation, make the change explicit rather than assuming the person helping you has seen an updated booking. Keep one agreed version of the itinerary so that passport details, dates and entry type are reviewed against the same plan.

Prepare the application information before submission#

The application checklist includes a scan of the passport bio-page, a recent portrait, intended entry and exit dates, the entry port, an address in Vietnam and an email address. The passport should have at least six months of validity from the intended entry date and blank pages. The portrait guidance describes a recent 4×6 cm style image, a white background, a forward-facing pose and no glasses. Check current file instructions on the official portal rather than guessing a file-size limit.

Use the original passport as the reference for spelling and numbers. Look at the scan yourself to see whether the relevant details can be read, and check that the portrait is the one you intend to submit. Confirm the permitted entry port against the official list. A city name alone may not be enough to resolve the actual port you should choose; clarify the route before treating the application as complete.

Fees, timing and checking the issued PDF#

The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, and the fee is non-refundable. Private service charges and their conditions require a separate review. Official processing takes about three working days after a complete application, with possible delays at peak times and holidays.

Once the visa is issued as a PDF, compare the details with your passport and keep it available to print or show on arrival. Review the dates, entry type and intended port before travelling. If something does not match, seek clarification instead of assuming it will be accepted at the border. Tourists generally cannot extend an e-visa online; questions about changes or extensions should go through the relevant Vietnamese immigration procedures, often involving a sponsor. Consult our requirements guide and the official portal when preparing your next step.

Start with a simple application checklist#

Keep your passport scan and portrait together with a short written itinerary. Give each file a clear name so that the document you review is the document you send. Before you Chat to apply, read the travel dates aloud and compare the passport number character by character. If someone else helps prepare the form, review the completed details yourself as well. A shared checklist keeps the conversation focused and makes it easier to identify which item still needs your attention.