Faqs

An e-visa is an electronic visa that allows you to enter Vietnam for tourism or business purposes. You can apply for an e-visa online and it is usually processed within 2-3 business days. (Faqs)

E-visas are available to citizens of 80 countries. You can check the list of eligible countries on the Vietnam Immigration Department website. (Faqs)

To apply for an e-visa for Vietnam, you will need to provide the following documents:

• A valid passport

• A recent passport-sized photograph

• Your travel information, such as the dates of your trip and your intended arrival and departure cities

The cost of an e-visa for Vietnam varies depending on your nationality.

You can apply for an e-visa for Vietnam online at the Vietnam Immigration Department website.

The processing time for an e-visa for Vietnam is typically 2-3 business days.

You will receive an email notification with the status of your application. If your application is approved, you will be able to download your e-visa and print it out.

Once you have downloaded your e-visa, you can print it out on any printer.

Yes, you can enter Vietnam with an e-visa. You will need to present your e-visa and your passport at the immigration checkpoint when you arrive in Vietnam.

Yes, you can extend your e-visa for Vietnam. You can apply for an extension at the Immigration Department in Vietnam.

The benefits of applying for an e-visa for Vietnam include:

• The application process is simple and straightforward.
• The processing time is relatively quick.
• You can apply for an e-visa online from anywhere in the world.

The limitations of applying for an e-visa for Vietnam include:

• You can only apply for an e-visa if you are from one of the 80 eligible countries.

• The maximum validity period for an e-visa is 30 days.

• You can only enter Vietnam once with an e-visa.

The main difference between an e-visa and a visa on arrival is that an e-visa is processed online before you travel to Vietnam, while a visa on arrival is processed at the immigration checkpoint when you arrive in Vietnam.

To apply for a visa on arrival in Vietnam, you will need to provide the following documents:

• A valid passport
• A recent passport-sized photograph
• Your travel information, such as the dates of your trip and your intended arrival and departure cities
• A visa application form
• A visa application fee

You can apply for a visa on arrival at any of the following airports in Vietnam:

• Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)
• Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
• Da Nang International Airport
• Phu Quoc International Airport
• Cam Ranh International Airport

The processing time for a visa on arrival in Vietnam is typically 1-2 hours.

The cost of a visa on arrival in Vietnam varies depending on your nationality. 

Yes, you can enter Vietnam with a visa on arrival.

Yes, you can extend your visa on arrival in Vietnam. You can apply for an extension at the Immigration Department in Vietnam.

The benefits of applying for a visa on arrival in Vietnam include:

• You can apply for a visa on arrival even if you are not from one of the 80 eligible countries for an e-visa.

• You can enter Vietnam immediately after your visa is approved.

Limitations of applying for a visa on arrival in Vietnam:

• The application process is more complicated than the e-visa application process.

• The processing time is longer than the e-visa processing time.

• You may have to pay a higher visa application fee.