Although being officially launched since 2017, Vietnam e-visa until now is still unfamiliar with some people. The following post will give you a full, updated overview about how to get Vietnam e-visa, where to get Vietnam evisa, validity of Vietnam evisa, etc. Let’s check out!
Vietnam e-visa (Electronic Visa) was officially launched in February 2017 and has drawn the attention of thousands of foreigners who wish to enter Vietnam. And here are some major issues that all foreigners should know before start applying for an e-visa to Vietnam.
What is Vietnam ‘s e-Visa?
1. What is Vietnam e-visa?
Vietnam e-visa or Vietnam electronic visa (symbolized as EV) has been introduced by the Vietnam Immigration Department since February 2, 2017. This kind of Vietnamese visa is applied and issued online.
An e-visa for Vietnam is valid for 30 days only with a single entry only.
After 2 years of suspension due to Covid-19, Vietnam e-visa has been resumed since March 15, 2023, and follows the same regulations as before Covid-19.
Here is a sample Vietnam e-visa:
What is Vietnam ‘s e-Visa?
And Vietnam e-visa in Vietnam is, under the new Immigration Law of Vietnam taking effect on July 1, 2020, categorized as EV visa.
2. Who is eligible for an e-visa to Vietnam?
LVN Groupording 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:
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Ireland
- Iceland
- Austria
- Poland
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Portugal
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- United Arab Emirates
- Kazakhstan
- Canada
- Qatar
- Germany
- Chile
- Colombia
- India
- Czech Republic
- Andorra
- Liechtenstein
- Monaco
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Denmark
- Cyprus
- Timor Leste
- Estonia
- Georgia
- Korea
- United States of America
- Hungary
- Greece
- Italy
- Latvia
- Russia
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Micronesia
- Malta
- Macedonia
- Mexico
- Myanmar
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Nauru
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Finland
- France
- Fiji
- Philippines
- Marshall Islands
- Salomon Islands
- Romania
- Western Samoa
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- China
- Including Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR passport holders
- Not apply to Chinese e-passport holders
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Slovakia
- 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.
3. What are Vietnam E-visa entry points?
Vietnam e-visa is now available for air travelers, land crossing or cruise passengers. it works well at one of the following 33 entry ports:
Airport:
- Cat Bi Int Airport (Hai Phong)
- Cam Ranh Int Airport (Khanh Hoa)
- Can Tho International Airport
- Da Nang International Airport
- Noi Bai Int Airport (Hanoi)
- Phu Bai Int Airport
- Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
Land borders:
- Bo Y Landport
- Cha Lo Landport
- Cau Treo Landport
- Huu Nghi Landport
- Ha Tien Landport
- Lao Bao Landport
- Lao Cai Landport
- La Lay Landport
- Moc Bai Landport
- Mong Cai Landport
- Nam Can Landport
- Na Meo Landport
- Song Tien Landport
- Tinh Bien Landport
- Tay Trang Landport
- Xa Mat Landport
Seaports:
- Chan May Seaport
- Da Nang Seaport
- Duong Dong Seaport
- Hon Gai Seaport
- Hai Phong Seaport
- Nha Trang Seaport
- Quy Nhon Seaport
- Ho Chi Minh City Seaport
- Vung Tau Seaport
You can see that there are several ports that let you enter Vietnam with an e-visa. However, you must enter the country via the one provided on your Vietnam e-visa. Otherwise, you will need a new one to enter the country.
4. Vietnam e-visa requirements
If you are eligible for a Vietnam e-visa, please make sure the following to get the e-visa:
- A passport with six (6) months’ validity
- A photo in .jpg format of your full passport data page
- A passport photo in .jpg format (4×6, 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
5. How to get Vietnam e-visa
It’s very simple to get an e-visa for Vietnam by strictly following 3 steps below:
- Step 1: LVN Groupess to https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ and complete the form here by following this Vietnam e-visa online application form guide.
- Step 2: Pay the e-visa fee;
- Step 3: Check the e-visa status in 3 working days, download it and then print it out to enter Vietnam
You can check the detailed guide here.
Note:
- The e-visa application fee is non-refundable, so please carefully check the information you provide in your application.
- The name of the port of entry stated on the visa cannot be changed. You cannot change that information either after submitting your electronic visa application or after your visa has been issued. If you want to change the port of entry, you need to apply for a new visa.
- Normally you will receive your e-visa in about 3 working days, however, visa processing time may vary depending on the number of applicants or dependent on public holidays. Therefore, you should submit your application 2 weeks before coming to Vietnam. In the event that the flight date/time is near and you still do not have your evisa, please use our urgent Vietnam visa service.
- You cannot apply for a group e-visa. Each registration only applies to -01 applicants only.
6. Vietnam E-visa Fees & Processing time
An e-visa for Vietnam costs you 25 USD (per person). However, no matter your visa is issued or not, no matter your evisa is right or wrong, this fee will not be refunded.
It normally takes 03 working days to receive the e-visa letter; however, the processing time may be affected by a large number of applicants or public holidays. As such, you should consider applying for this kind of visa 1-2 weeks before departure.
7. Vietnam e-visa validity
The Vietnam e-visa validity starts from the entry date provided on your e-visa and ends on the exit date thereon. It can be extended for a further 1 month each time.
8. How to Apply for Vietnam e-visa
It’s not difficult to get an e-visa for Vietnam by strictly following steps below:
- Open the official website for Vietnam e-Visa Application https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/
- Upload .jpg images of your passport data page and passport photo
- Fill up all required info from your passport data page
- Fill up all required info regarding your trip
- Pay the e-Visa fee using any of the payment methods offered
- Receive your registration code and save the number
You can check the detailed guide here: https://vietnamembassy-norway.org/visa-for-vietnam/e-visa/how-to-get/
Tip: Be sure to save your registration number – you will need it to check and download your visa later on.