Updated on January 2023
Vietnam’s e-Visa is now available to nationals of 80 countries: Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Chile, China (including Hong Kong and Macau passports), Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Salomon Islands, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Timor Leste, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and Western Samoa.
Simply apply online for your tourist E-visa, valid for 30 days. E-visa fee is USD 25, the processing time is about 3 working days. However, it is recommended to apply for your visa as soon as possible to avoid delay from the Immigration Office. You will receive your code by email to print your visa.
You can enter Vietnam on an e-Visa at any of the country’s eight international airports, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Danang, as well as 14 land crossings and seven seaports.
6 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET VIETNAM E-VISA
Step | What to do |
|---|---|
1 | Prepare the required materials: One 4×6 passport photo in .jpg format with a white background, without glasses. One photo in .jpg format of your passport data page. Passport valid for at least six months. Your temporary address in Vietnam and points of entry and exit. |
2 | Click this link or access https://immigration.gov.vn/ and go to 'E-visa Issuance' then click on the link for 'Outside Vietnam foreigners'. |
3 | Upload your .jpg images (passport data page and passport photo) and fill out the required fields on the form completely. Submit your form. |
4 | Pay the e-Visa fee of 25 USD. Copy down the document code provided. |
5 | Within three working days you should receive news of your e-Visa application via email. If not, you can also run a search for your e-Visa at this link. |
6 | Use your document code to locate your e-Visa online. Download and print the e-Visa in two copies for extra safety. |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Travelers with an e-Visa can go directly to immigration counters at their point of entry and do not need to queue at Visa on Arrival counters.
- Insurance requirement: Purchase medical/travel insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment with a minimum coverage: $10,000. This typically costs about USD 40.