Vietnam e-visa tutorial 2025 | 3 minutes to complete the application | Official application | Emergency application

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This article will analyze the application process for a Vietnam e-visa in detail. So that you can easily get an entry permit before departure and enjoy Vietnam, a Southeast Asian country full of unique charm.

Overview of the advantages of Vietnam e-visa

As a new entry permit method, Vietnam e-visa (Vietnam eVisa) is very popular among tourists. Compared with the traditional visa application mode, it has the following advantages:

• Online operation is convenient: no need to go to the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in person. Just at home or anywhere with an Internet connection, easily submit through the official website, saving the trouble of running around.
• Clear review schedule: Under normal circumstances, the review time for Vietnam e-visa is about 3-5 working days. If you need it urgently, you can also choose expedited service through the agency website. And it can be approved within 1-2 working days at the earliest.
• Reasonable and affordable fees: The cost of a single-entry Vietnam e-visa is only US$25, which is quite economical for ordinary tourists.
• Flexible choice of entry times: In addition to the single-entry option, Vietnam also provides multiple-entry e-visas. So that travelers who frequently travel to Vietnam can also get convenience.
• Online tracking progress: From submission to approval, applicants can easily check the visa processing progress through the website and grasp the latest developments.

Who can apply for a Vietnam e-visa?

The Vietnamese government has the following basic requirements for applicants of e-visas:

• Foreigners who are not Vietnamese nationals and are outside Vietnam
• Hold a passport with a validity period of at least 6 months
• Not on the Vietnamese government’s entry ban list

As long as the above conditions are met, regardless of nationality, age, or occupation, you can apply for a Vietnamese e-visa. It is worth mentioning that Vietnamese e-visas are only limited to tourism or short-term business trips. If you go to Vietnam for work or long-term residence, you need to apply for other types of visas.

Note: Although citizens all over the world can apply for e-visas, BNO passports, and HKDI cannot apply for e-visas at present, and can only apply for visas on arrival. So Hong Kong citizens with BNO passports or HKDI please pay attention to this point.

Validity period of Vietnamese e-visas

The maximum validity period for Vietnamese e-visas is 90 days. Applicants can choose single or multiple entry options according to actual needs. The details are as follows:

• Single-entry e-visa: valid for 30-90 days
• Multiple-entry e-visa: valid for 30-90 days, during which you can enter and exit Vietnam multiple times

No matter which option you choose, the validity period of the e-visa cannot be extended. Therefore, it is recommended that applicants should evaluate their travel arrangements in advance to avoid visa expiration affecting their travel plans.

Documents required for Vietnam e-visa application

In order to successfully obtain a Vietnam e-visa, applicants must prepare the following documents in advance:

• Passport copy: The passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry into Vietnam
• Recent color ID photo: The photo size is 4×6 cm, and the portrait occupies more than 73% of the photo
• Valid credit card: For online payment, the Vietnam Immigration Bureau currently only accepts Visa and Mastercard

The above documents must be uploaded to the system when applying online, so please prepare electronic files of the relevant files in advance to facilitate subsequent operations.

Introduction to the process of applying for an electronic visa on the official website

The process of applying for a Vietnam e-visa is divided into 3 simple steps, which can be easily completed even for first-time applicants:

Step 1: Enter the official website of the Vietnam Immigration Bureau

The application portal for Vietnam e-visa is the official website of the Vietnam Immigration Bureau: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

After entering the website, please be sure to select the [English version] interface, and then click the “For Foreigners” option to start your application process.

Step 2: Fill in the application form online

Next, you will enter the online application form-filling stage. The application form is divided into the following main sections:

• Basic personal information: including name, date of birth, nationality, religious beliefs, etc.
• Passport information: passport number, issue date, expiration date, etc.
• Travel itinerary details: expected entry date, number of days of stay, entry port, etc.
• Contact information: reliable email address and contact phone number

When filling in the form, please carefully check whether the content of each field is correct. Once the application is submitted, the information cannot be modified.

Step 3: Make a payment online and obtain an application number

After completing the application form, the system will automatically calculate the amount of visa fee you need to pay. The Vietnam Immigration Department currently only accepts Visa and Mastercards for online payment.

After the payment is successful, you will receive a unique application number. If you need to check the visa application progress in the future, you will use this number as a reference. At the same time, the Vietnam Immigration Department will also send this number together with a confirmation letter to the email address you have saved.

Notes on applying for an e-visa on the official website

Although the steps for applying for a Vietnam e-visa are simple, there are some details that require special attention:

• The passport information must be exactly the same as the actual passport information.
• The spelling of the name must follow the International Civil Aviation Organization standard format to avoid errors.
• Double-check all information including the information on the passport and the entry and exit dates.
• Once the entry port is selected, it cannot be changed, please consider it carefully.

Vietnam e-visa application schedule – Emergency processing guide

Under normal circumstances, the review time for Vietnam e-visa is about 3-5 working days. However, if there are errors, omissions or system crashes in the application information, the processing time may be delayed.

If your travel time is tight, this website provides e-visa agency services. The ordinary service is guaranteed to be received within 4 working days. The emergency service can shorten the review time to 1-2 working days, but the service fee will be higher. Please click this link to apply for Vietnam e-visa emergency service (select e-visa): https://www.vietnam-visa.in/apply-vietnam-visa/

To avoid damage to your rights and interests, the editor recommends that you complete the Vietnam e-visa application 2-3 weeks before the expected departure date to ensure that everything goes well.

Agency service helps you apply efficiently

Although the application procedure for Vietnam e-visa is quite simple, some travelers may still encounter language barriers or operational difficulties. In view of this, a number of professional agency service companies have emerged in Vietnam to help applicants obtain e-visas efficiently and smoothly.

With more than 10 years of experience in a professional Vietnam visa agency. We can not only remove language barriers for you but also ensure the accuracy of the information filled in to avoid errors and delays in obtaining the visa. Especially when you need a visa urgently, we can provide you with preferential plans for expedited services.

If you have any questions about Vietnam e-visa or need to apply for a visa urgently, please contact us: info@vietnam-visa.in; LINE/WeChat: vietnam-visa