An official guide to e-visas to Vietnam

Vietnam’s e-Visa is a simple, online visa approval process available to citizens of 80 countries. Payment and delivery of the e-Visa is done entirely online, and takes three working days. This article lists everything you need to know about applying for Vietnam’s e-Visa. For information about Vietnam's visa on arrival, and visa exemptions.

An official guide to e-visas to Vietnam

1. What is Vietnam’s e-Visa?   

Vietnam's e-Visa is one of several visa types offered by the Vietnam Immigration Department to foreigners entering the country. The e-Visa is valid for 30 days, and single entry only. The e-Visa costs 25 USD for card payments. It requires three full working days to process. As of July 2020, Vietnam's e-Visa is available to nationals of 80 countries.

According to the Government’s Resolution No. 79/NQ-CP dated May 25, 2020, the Vietnam e visa country list consists of the following 80 countries:

1. Argentina
2. Armenia
3. Azerbaijan
4. Ireland
5. Iceland
6. Austria
7. Poland
8. Belarus
9. Belgium
10. Portugal
11. Bosnia and Herzegovina
12. Brazil
13. Brunei Darussalam
14. Bulgaria
15. United Arab Emirates
16. Kazakhstan
17. Canada
18. Qatar
19. Germany
20. Chile
21. Colombia
22. India
23. Czech Republic
24. Andorra
25. Liechtenstein
26. Monaco
27. Croatia
28. Cuba
29. Denmark
30. Cyprus
31. Timor Leste
32. Estonia
33. Georgia
34. Korea
35. United States of America
36. Hungary
37. Greece
38. Italy
39. Latvia
40. Russia
41. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
42. Lithuania
43. Luxembourg
44. Micronesia
45. Malta
46. Macedonia
47. Mexico
48. Myanmar
49. Moldova
50. Mongolia
51. Montenegro
52. Nauru
53. Japan
54. New Zealand
55. Australia
56. Palau
57. Panama
58. Papua New Guinea
59. Peru
60. Finland
61. France
62. Fiji
63. Philippines
64. Marshall Islands
65. Salomon Islands
66. Romania
67. Western Samoa
68. San Marino
69. Serbia
70. Spain
71. Sweden
72. Switzerland
73. China
    • Including Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR passport holders
    • Not apply to Chinese e-passport holders
74. Uruguay
75. Vanuatu
76. Venezuela
77. Netherlands
78. Norway
79. Slovakia
80. Slovenia

Notes:

• Those who are not included in this list should wait for further updates for a tourist visa to Vietnam.
• Those who wish to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days should do a visa run, as neither e-visa extension nor visa on arrival is available at the moment.

2. What You’ll Need

Before applying, make sure your nationality is one of those approved for Vietnam’s e-Visa:

• Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China (including Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR passport holders, not applicable to Chinese e-passport holders), Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Salomons Islands, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Timor Leste, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and Western Samoa.

Vietnam e-Visa Requirements:

• A passport with six (6) months’ validity
• A photo in .jpg format of your full passport data page
• A passport photo in .jpg format (4x6, white background, without glasses)
• A valid international credit or debit card
• An email address for support purposes
• A temporary address within Vietnam
• Your entry and exit dates and entry and exit points/airports

3. How to Apply for Vietnam’s e-Visa

1. Open the official website for Vietnam’s e-Visa Application
2. Upload .jpg images of your passport data page and passport photo
3. Fill up all required info from your passport data page
4. Fill up all required info regarding your trip
5. Pay the e-Visa fee using any of the payment methods offered
6. Receive your registration code and save the number

4. Where to Download Your Vietnam e-Visa

After applying for your e-Visa online, you’ll need to waitthree working days for your visa to be released. After three days, you may search for your visa at this link.

Enter your registration code, email, and date of birth to gain access to your visa. Download the .pdf file and print your e-Visa in two copies for safety when travelling. If three working days have passed and your visa is still unavailable, email Vietnam's e-Visa Support at this page.

5. How to Use Your e-Visa in Vietnam

Your e-Visa is valid for entry at any of 28 international checkpoints within the country, including eight international airports. For the full list of airports, seaports and border crossings where the e-Visa is accepted.

Upon arrival in Vietnam, submit your passport and your printed e-Visa at the immigration counter.

6. Common Questions about e-Visas

6.1. What if my country is not eligible for the e-Visa?

If your country is not on the list of 80 countries that can apply for the Vietnam e-Visa, check Vietnam Tourism’s site to see if your country is eligible for a Vietnam visa exemption or visa waiver.

Important note: We always advise everyone to also send a quick email or call the embassy in their country just to double-check. Visa rules are constantly changing, and Vietnam has changed quite a few in the last year(s).

6.2. How long can I stay in Vietnam with the e-Visa?

In 2022, the Vietnam e-Visa allows you a single entry and a stay of a maximum of 30 days.

6.3. How to apply for the Vietnam e-Visa in 2022?

The Vietnam e-Visa application is straightforward, completely done, and paid for online, with results received within three working days.

Below is the step-by-step process for applying for the e-Visa.

Step 1: Visit the official e-Visa application form

Step 2: Fill out the e-Visa application form

Fill out the information required to apply for the e-Visa:

• Portrait photo
• Passport data page photo
• Personal information (name, sex, date of birth, address, nationality)
• Contact information (phone, email)
• Passport number, type, and expiry
• Intended temporary residential address (address of the hotel you plan on booking)
• Purpose of entry (choose tourism)
• Date of entry
• Date of exit (max 30 days from date of entry)
• Entry and exit checkpoint

Make sure to:

• Write your name entirely (first name, middle, and last name)
• Fill out the intended temporary residential address, as it’s a requirement, and you will be asked to provide information if you leave it empty. You can find the address of your first hotel and use that (even if you haven’t booked yet).
• Double and triple-check all the information

Step 3: Submit the application and pay the $25 fee

Step 4: Wait for three working days for the result

Step 5: Download the e-Visa and print two copies

6.4. What are the Vietnam e-Visa Requirements?

The basic requirements you need to meet before applying for a Vietnam e-Visa are:

• Passport valid for at least 6 more months after arrival date with at least 2 blank pages
• Photo of passport personal data page
• Portrait photo of yourself (facing forward, no glasses, white background)
• Ability to pay online with a credit or debit card

6.5. How far in advance should I apply for the Vietnam e-Visa?

Usually, you will get your Vietnam e-Visa in 3 working days, but we recommend applying for your Vietnam e-Visa at least 10 to 14 days before your planned arrival, so you have enough time if it takes longer.

It took us eight days in total from applying to receiving results, as there were holidays in between, so definitely make sure to plan accordingly.

6.6. Who is eligible for the Vietnam e-Visa in 2022?

Currently, Vietnam e-Visa is available for passport holders of 80 countries. You can find the official list of countries eligible for the Vietnam e-Visa on the official site.

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