Apply for Vietnam electronic visa (evisa)

Vietnam electronic visa (e-visa) is a simple and convenient form of online visa application, chosen by millions of foreigners when they want to enter Vietnam.

1. Conditions for applying for Vietnam e-visa

• Applicable subjects: Since August 15, 2023, Vietnam has expanded e-visa issuance to citizens of all countries and territories around the world.

• Passport: Foreigners must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the expected date of entry.

• Not subject to entry ban: Not subject to entry ban according to Vietnamese law.

2. Procedures for applying for e-visa

The entire e-visa application process is done online via the Vietnam Immigration Department's Electronic Information Portal. The basic steps include:

• Step 1: Access the Electronic Portal

  • You access one of two official domains:<-block _nghost-ng-c2524403465="" class="ng-star-inserted">https://thithucdientu.gov.vnor<-block _nghost-ng-c2524403465="" class="ng-star-inserted">https://evisa.gov.vn.

• Step 2: Prepare electronic documents

  • Portrait photo: A 4x6 cm photo file (.jpg format, size ≤ 2MB, white background, face looking straight, no hat, no glasses).

  • Passport personal information page photo: A photo file of the passport personal information page (.jpg format, size ≤ 2MB).

• Step 3: Declare information

  • Fill in your personal and travel details completely and accurately in the online application form (form NA1a). This information must match your passport.

  • Once completed, the system will provide an electronic file code for you to track the results.

• Step 4: Pay the fee

  • Pay the visa fee online using an international payment card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express...). The fee for a single-entry visa is 25 USD, and for a multiple-entry visa is 50 USD.

• Step 5: Receive results and print e-visa

  • After submitting your application, you use the application code to check the results. The normal review time is 3 working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays).

  • If your application is approved, you will receive an e-visa file. You will need to print this file to present at the port of entry.

3. Duration and validity of e-visa

• Duration of stay: Vietnam E-visa is valid for up to 90 days .

• Entry Type: You can choose single or multiple entry type.

• Applicable border gates: E-visa users are only allowed to enter and exit through international border gates as prescribed by the Vietnamese Government.