Vietnam eVisa Guide

Who Can Apply for Vietnam eVisa?

Citizens of over 80 countries including:

• USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
• All EU member states
• Japan, South Korea, Singapore
• India (check current status)
• Many more — check evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn for full list

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Vietnam eVisa Requirements

• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended departure
• Passport photo (JPEG, white background, recent)
• Photo of passport biographical page
• Travel dates and accommodation details (first night address required)

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How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Go to the official Vietnam eVisa portal: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
2. Select “For foreigners”
3. Click “Grant E-visa”
4. Enter passport information
5. Enter trip details (entry port, accommodation)
6. Upload passport photo and passport scan
7. Review information carefully
8. Pay $25 USD by credit/debit card
9. Receive confirmation email with tracking number
10. Return to portal in 3 business days to download approved eVisa

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Processing Time

Standard: 3 business days

Urgent (additional fee): 1 business day

Apply at least 1 week before travel to allow buffer for any issues.

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Vietnam eVisa vs E-visa vs Visa on Arrival: What’s the Difference?

Vietnam now has one primary online visa system — the eVisa. The old “visa on arrival” required a pre-approval letter; this has largely been replaced by the eVisa for eligible nationalities.

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Entry Ports That Accept Vietnam eVisa

The eVisa is accepted at all major international airports and most land border crossings:

Airports: Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Da Nang, Cam Ranh (Nha Trang), Phu Quoc, Khanh Hoa

Land borders: Moc Bai (Cambodia), Lao Cai (China), Mong Cai (China) and others

Sea ports: Multiple ports including Chan May (Da Nang) and Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City)

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90-Day Stay: Can You Extend?

The eVisa grants 90 days. Extensions are possible but require applying in person at a Vietnamese immigration office. The process is straightforward but takes several days.

For stays beyond 90 days, a business visa (DN) or other long-stay visa is required.

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Vietnam Digital Nomad: Current Status

Vietnam does not yet have an official digital nomad visa (2025). Most long-term visitors use successive 90-day eVisas with a brief exit and re-entry between periods. Rules are not always consistently enforced but frequent visa runs draw attention.

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Arrival Tips

• Print your eVisa document — some border officers still prefer paper
• Have accommodation address ready for immigration form
• Keep eVisa and passport together
• Processing time at Noi Bai (Hanoi) international can be slow — allow extra time

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