Vietnam E-visa Official Guide 2024-2025 - Cost, Time, Procedure

If you're planning to embark on an adventure to Vietnam, it's good news for you. Vietnam E-visa helps to elevate the process of obtaining a visa into Vietnam. Gone are the days of lengthy paperwork and time-consuming visits to embassies. In this article, we will introduce step-by-step about the online visa system, who can and how to get it as well as the remarkable opportunities it opens up for travelers. It takes you 2 minutes to read to gain the most practical advice; then you can continue with a Vietnam e-visa with peace of mind.

1. Good news about Vietnam e-visa extension

Since August 15th, 2023, the Vietnamese government officially decided to grant Vietnam visa online (e-visa) to citizens of all countries and territories.

The duration of e-visa is officially 90 days instead of 30 days like before. This means that those foreigners who are granted an e-visa can enter and exit Vietnam multiple times within a period of 90 days without obtaining a new visa.

The list of international border gates where e-visa is accepted has also been updated. According to the Government's resolution on August 14, there are 13 airports that allow foreigners to enter and exit by e-visa, including Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Cam Ranh International Airport, Da Nang International Airport, Cat Bi International Airport, Can Tho International Airport, Phu Quoc International Airport, Phu Bai International Airport, Van Don International Airport, Tho Xuan International Airport, Dong Hoi International Airport, Phu Cat International Airport, Lien Khuong International Airport.

16 land border gates allowing foreigners to enter by e-visa, including Tay Trang international border gate (Dien Bien), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), Huu Nghi international border gate (Lang Son), Lao Cai international border gate, Na Meo International border gate (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can international border gate (Nghe An), Cau Treo international border gate (Ha Tinh), Cha Lo international border gate (Quang Binh), La Lay international border gate and Lao Bao international border gate (Quang Tri), Bo Y international border gate (Kon Tum), Moc Bai international border gate and Xa Mat international border gate (Tay Ninh), Tinh Bien international border gate and Vinh Xuong international border gate (An Giang), Ha Tien international border gate (Kien Giang).

13 sea border gates allowing foreigners to enter by e-visa, including Hon Gai seaport and Cam Pha sea port (Quang Ninh), Hai Phong seaport, Nghi Son seaport (Thanh Hoa), Vung Ang seaport (Ha Tinh), Chan May seaport (Thua Thien Hue), Da Nang seaport, Nha Trang seaport (Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon seaport (Binh Dinh), Dung Quat sea port (Quang Ngai), Vung Tau sea port (Ba Ria Vung Tau), Ho Chi Minh City seaport, Duong Dong sea port (Kien Giang).

2. What is Vietnam e-visa?

Vietnam e-visa, also known as an electronic visa, is an official travel document issued by the Vietnamese Immigration Department to foreign visitors. It provides foreigners with permission to enter and exit Vietnam multiple times within 90 days. It is considered the most convenient way to get a visa to Vietnam before departure.

The procedures for obtaining e-visas are quite simple. Foreigners do not need to visit Vietnamese representative offices abroad or use intermediaries to apply for a Vietnam visa. The issuance of e-visa involves pre-approval, which allows immigration authorities to screen ineligible individuals, ensuring better management.

At present, Vietnam e-visas issued by the Immigration Department through the electronic system are valid for both single and multiple entries.

Vietnam currently grants e-visa to citizens of all countries and territories.

Using this kind of visa, you can enter Vietnam through one of 13 airports, 16 land border gates and 13 sea border gates. Please note that you can only enter the country via the port of entry you chose on the e-visa application, which is stated on the successful document.  

Currently, a Vietnam e-visa is valid for a stay of up to 90 days from the entry date.

3. Vietnam e-visa cost

The cost of an e-visa application is paid via an electronic payment gateway. The most frequently used payment methods are ATM cards or Visa, Mastercard, JBC, or Amex cards.

• US$25 for single-entry electronic visa
• US$50 for multiple-entry electronic visa

Note: The payment for e-Visa applications is non-refundable even if your visa applications are refused or unused (as regulated by the Immigration Department).

4. Vietnam e-visa processing time

Your request will be processed within 3 working days (GMT +7), except on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

5. Vietnam e-visa requirements

To be eligible for an e-visa, firstly, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Holding a passport valid for at least 6 months from the exit date
• Be on the Vietnam e-visa granted nationality list

After being sure about the condition, you can continue to prepare for:

• A portrait photo of you looking straight and no glasses, size 4x6cm
• A photo of the passport's first page, which includes your entire personal information and ICAO lines
• US$25 in your bank account

These photos will be uploaded in an online application form: Application form

Please note:
- ICAO line passport name should be captured clearly enough, avoid the glare
- The ID photo should be taken within 6 months and shouldn't be the passport photo

6. How do you apply for a Vietnam e-visa?

Are you ready to apply for your Vietnam visa? For outside Vietnam foreigners, you can apply for a Vietnam e-visa by requesting a visa service provider, contacting the Vietnam Immigration Department, or apply by yourself by accessing the Vietnam e-visa official website: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

This is the only official site of the Vietnam Immigration Department created via an electronic system. The other similar website may be a travel agency or a fake website. Please click the link and follow our step-by-step guide below.

Basically, a Vietnam visa application online includes:

• Fill out the application form
• Upload qualified documents
• Make payment
• Track and wait for verification

#Step 1: Visit the National web portal on immigration.

#Step 2: Click on the e-visa frame as in the red circle.

#Step 3: Scrolling down the page, click "here" in the red rectangle.

#Step 4: Confirm reading instructions and Start the e-visa application form with the "Next" button.

This page contains short instructions and requires you to confirm that you read them.

Scroll down and tick the box to complete this step. Click the "Next" button.

Note: It is important that you fill in your full name exactly as it appears on your passport’s ICAO line. If there is any error in this declaration, the Immigration Department may reject your application.

#Step 5: Upload your personal photo and your passport photo as above size.

Note: They accept only image formats in jpg, jpeg, gif.

Other image formats are refused. In that case, you can resize your image by iloveimg or any way that you know.

#Step 6: Enter your information in boxes, recheck your information, and enter the captcha.

Scroll down and fill all the boxes (the line with the red star is compulsory). Click on the box to ensure all the information is true. Enter captcha.

Note: Some information, like Permanent residential address and Nationality at birth, automatically appear after you enter your current nationality. Carefully check if it is correct. 

#Step 7: Review application form.

Click the review application form, and a pop-up window below will appear. It means you complete the form. Then click OK.

#Step 8: Payment process.

If your information to apply for Vietnam e-visa is correct, click "Payment".

#Step 9: Tick on the requirement field and click on the button "Pay e-visa fee".

Note: Remember to save your registration code to check your visa status later.

#Step 10: Select a suitable Visa/ Mastercard/ Amex to make a payment.

7. Check Vietnam e-visa status

After the intended processing time (normally 3 working days), you can visit the Immigration Department’s website again to look up your e-visa status.

Follow this link and enter your exact registration code as well as your email address and date of birth to check your application status and download E-Visa: Check application status and download E-Visa

8. Urgent Vietnam e-visa

We hope that you can successfully apply for the Vietnam e-visa.

However, some first-time travelers may forget about the time or make mistakes during the procedure, which may result in a late or failed visa. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for quick assistance. An urgent e-visa to Vietnam is faster and more costly than a normal one. However, it helps you to avoid a long wait. The processing time is also working hours except Saturday and Sunday.

• Hotline: +84 382 536 266 (Whatsapp available).
• Email: sm@izitour.com

Hopefully, with our detailed guide on Vietnam e-visa 2024 - 2025, we hope that you will smoothly start your first step toward visiting our beloved country. Happy traveling!

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