Visa for Vietnam

In February 2017, the Vietnamese government introduced an electronic visa system, which greatly facilitated the organization of travel to Vietnam. Since then, all the formalities can be done without leaving home. All you have to do is submit an application form on our website and you will get the e-visa delivered by email within a maximum of 5 business days. An electronic visa significantly shortens all formalities and fees waiting for travelers after arriving in Vietnam. Moreover, by having an e-visa you are exempt from additional fees for the stamp. The entire visa issuing process can be done online so visit the embassy is not necessary. The e-visa allows you to enter Vietnam once and costs 79 Euro.

• Types of eVisa

  There is only one type of electronic visa to Vietnam that allows you to enter the country once for a period of no longer than 30 days. A visa to Vietnam is issued for both tourist and business purposes, such as holidays, business meetings, participation in conferences.

• List of eligible countries

  Citizens from the countries listed below must apply for an eVisa in order to travel to Vietnam:

  Andorra
  Argentina
  Armenia
  Australia
  Austria
  Azerbaijan
  Belarus
  Belgium
  Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Brazil
  Brunei
  Bulgaria
  Canada
  Chile
  China*
  Colombia
  Croatia
  Cuba
  Cyprus
  Czech Republic
  Denmark
  East Timor
  Estonia
  Fiji
  Finland
  France
  Georgia

  Germany
  Greece
  Hong Kong (SAR)
  Hungary
  Iceland
  India
  Ireland
  Italy
  Japan
  Kazakhstan
  Korea, South
  Latvia
  Liechtenstein
  Lithuania
  Luxembourg
  Macau (SAR)
  Macedonia (North)
  Malta
  Marshall Islands
  Mexico
  Micronesia
  Moldova
  Monaco
  Mongolia
  Montenegro
  Myanmar (Burma)
  Nauru

  Netherlands
  New Zealand
  Norway
  Palau
  Philippines
  Poland
  Portugal
  Qatar
  Romania
  Russian Federation
  Rwanda
  Samoa
  San Marino
  Sao Tome and Principe
  Serbia
  Slovakia
  Slovenia
  Solomon Islands
  Spain
  Sweden
  Switzerland
  United Arab Emirates
  United Kingdom
  United States of America
  Uruguay
  Vanuatu
  Venezuela

  * Does not apply to Chinese e-passport holders

  If your country of citizenship is not listed, it is necessary to apply for a standard embassy visa in order to visit Vietnam.

  Citizens of the following countries are exempt from visa requirements:
  Visits of to 90 days – Chile
  Visits of up to 30 days – Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
  Visits of up to 21 days – Philippines.
  NOTE: Nationals of the Philippines who wish to stay in Vietnam for a period exceeding 21 days must apply for an eVisa
  Visits of up to 14 days – Brunei, Myanmar.
  NOTE: Nationals of Brunei and Myanmar who wish to stay in Vietnam for a period exceeding 14 days must apply for an eVisa
  Visits of up to 15 days – Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Spain, South Korea, Japan, Germany, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom, Italy. Visa-free travel is only possible if there is a 30-day break between two visa-free visits.
  NOTE: Each 15-day visa-free stay must be separated by a gap of at least 30 days. Travelers must have a printout of onward ticket. Otherwise, an eVisa is necessary

• eVisa to Vietnam application form

  To obtain a visa for Vietnam you should submit an online application form. It is necessary to complete it with relevant data, such as basic passport data, information on the planned journey, the date of entry into Vietnam, the expected time of stay Vietnam and the type of port of arrival in the country. You will be required to enter all mandatory information requested. Please keep in mind that the e-visa will be valid from the date of entry into the Socialist Republic of Vietnam provided in the application and the maximum duration of stay in the country is 30 days. In addition, a photo and a copy or scan of the passport should be attached.
  
  After submitting the form, the applicant will receive a confirmation of submission of the application and a detailed information on the further process. The application will be considered within a maximum of 5 business days and the result will be sent by e-mail to the address provided.
  
  Please note that the total visa processing time also depends on the Vietnam Immigration Office.
  
  After receiving the e-visa, you are required to print it and carry it with you throughout your entire trip in Vietnam. Upon arrival in Vietnamese territory, you will need to show a printed and valid e-visa together with the passport to which the visa is assigned.
  
  To complete the application, please use the panel on the left. Choose the type of travel: tourist or business - and enter your citizenship (confirmed in your passport). Click "Apply online" and fill out the form.

• eVisa Validity Period

  The electronic visa to Vietnam is a single entry visa that allows you to stay up to 30 days. The e-visa is valid for one month, and the validity of the document begins the day before the planned date of entry to Vietnam was chosen by the applicant. This means that the visa's validity also determines the maximum duration of stay in the country - travelers must leave Vietnam with the last day of validity of the visa.

• Transit Information

  If you have a passport issued by an eligible country, you will need an electronic visa for transit through Vietnam. Otherwise, you will need to visit the embassy to obtain a regular visa. It is not possible to issue e-visa at the airport in Vietnam, so you must obtain the appropriate document before traveling (minimum 5 working days).

• Requirements on Arrival

  To travel to Vietnam, you are required to apply for an e-visa and have a valid passport issued by a country that is authorized to use the electronic visa system. Upon arrival in Vietnam, you will be asked to show a printed e-visa and a valid passport for at least 6 months. Having an e-visa definitely avoids queues on arrival and additional fees for the stamp - all you have to do is carry a printed document with your passport.

• Ports accepting e-visas

  Electronic visas are only accepted at the following ports:

  International Airports:

  Cat Bi Int Airport (Hai Phong)
  Cam Ranh Int Airport (Khanh Hoa)
  Can Tho International Airport
  Da Nang International Airport

  Noi Bai Int Airport (Ha Noi)
  Phu Bai Int Airport
  Phu Quoc International Airport
  Tân Sơn Nhất Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)

  Border Crossings:

  Bo Y
  Cau Treo
  Cha Lo
  Ha Tien
  Huu Nghi
  La Lay

  Lao Bao
  Lao Cai
  Moc Bai
  Mong Cai
  Na Meo
  Nam Can

  Song Tien
  Tay Trang
  Tinh Bien
  Xa Mat

  Seaports:

  Chan May Seaport
  Da Nang Seaport
  Duong Dong Seaport

  Hai Phong
  Ho Chi Minh City
  Hon Gai

  Nha Trang
  Quy Nhon Seaport
  Vung Tau Seaport

  Please keep in mind that the e-visa is valid for entry only through the port of arrival indicated on the visa. The change of arrival point is allowed, but its type. If you decided to change the way of travel (e.g. from air to sea), your e-visa may not be accepted by customs officials in Vietnam. In this case, you will need to submit a new visa application.

• Citizens of eligible countries must provide:

  – Scan or digital photo of the bio-data page of the applicant's passport
  – Photograph of the applicant (digital) which meets passport photo standards

• The applicant's passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of commencing the trip to Vietnam
• E-visas are accepted only at selected ports of entry. If you change the arrival port type, you have to re-apply for an e-visa
• If your passport changes or expires, you have to re-apply for the e-visa again
• Extending your stay in Vietnam is only possible after arriving in the country and for an additional fee. For more information, we advise you to contact the Vietnam Immigration Office
• Everyone with a passport is obligated to apply for an electronic visa, including children