Full guide for Vietnam e-Visa 2020

• General information about the Vietnam e-Visa
• What is the difference between a Vietnam e-Visa and a Vietnam Visa on Arrival?

The Vietnam e-Visa is a simple, online visa process available to 80 nationalities. Payment and delivery of the e-Visa is done entirely online and it takes about 2-3 business days to get it. This article lists everything you need to know about applying for the Vietnam e-Visa in 2020.

What is the Vietnam e-Visa?

The Vietnam e-Visa is one of many visa types offered by the Vietnamese Immigration Department to foreigners who wishes to enter the country. The e-Visa is valid for 30 days maximum and is a single-entry visa only. It takes approximately 2-3 business days to process the visa (although there is also the emergency visa if you need it urgently). As of February 2020, the Vietnam e-Visa is available for 80 nationalities. Country list for Vietnam e-visa.

Details about the Vietnam e-Visa:

• The e-Visa is a single entry-visa
• It is valid for 30 days, from the proposed date of entry indicated on the application
• Applicants may stay in Vietnam for a maximum of 30 consecutive days after the initial entry date
• Once the 30 days has passed, and applicants wish to stay for a longer period of time, it is necessary to renew the e-Visa. E-Visa holders in Vietnam may be able to get a new visa if being invited/guaranteed by authority/organization/individual in Vietnam in accordance with the Law on foreigners entry into, exit from, transit through and residence in Vietnam
• Minors with their own passport must also obtain an e-Visa. Minors under the age of 14 must be included on their parent’s e-Visa application.
• Applications must carry a copy of their e-Visa at all times during their stay in Vietnam
• Foreigners entering Vietnam must comply with the Vietnamese law

Who can apply for an e-Visa?

Below you fill find a list of the countries eligible for the e-Visa:

Country list for Vietnam e-visa

Vietnam e-Visa requirements

• Passport with at least 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). Photo-requirements
• An international credit or debit card
• An email address where the visa will be sent to
• Your entry and exit dates, and entry and exit points/airports

Conditions for being granted a Vietnam e-Visa

• Outside Vietnam foreigners
• Must have a valid passport
• Must not fall into the case of suspension from entry prescribed in Article 21 of Law on foreigners entry into, exit from, transit through and residence in Vietnam

How do I receive the Vietnam e-Visa after applying?

After you have applied for your Vietnam e-Visa online, a confirmation will be sent to your email. In the confirmation, it will say when the e-Visa will be delivered to you.

If you still have not received the visa within 3 business days, please email us to check the status.

Tips: Download the .pdf file and print out two copies of your e-Visa..

How does the e-Visa look like?

The e-Visa will look the same as the sample below. Please make sure that you fill in all information the same as in your passport. In case any of the information is incorrect, you will not be allowed to enter Vietnam.

A sample of an eVisa Vietnam

How to Use Your e-Visa in Vietnam?

Your Vietnam e-Visa is valid for entry at any of the 33 international checkpoints, including 8 international airports, 16 international land ports and 9 international seaports as listed below:

International 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 (Ha Noi)
• Phu Bai Int Airport
• Phu Quoc International Airport
• Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)

International Landport

• 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

International Seaport

• 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

When you have arrived in Vietnam, please go directly to the passport control counter and submit your passport and your printed e-Visa to the officer. The officer will then check and issue the entry stamp into your passport.

Tip: Keep your printed e-Visa so you can show it when you departure.

Common Questions about the Vietnam e-Visa

Can I extend my 30 day e-Visa?

• Yes, but it can only be done in Vietnam with sponsoring / guaranteeing by an individual or a company in Vietnam.

Can I enter Vietnam after the entry date on my application?

• You can enter the country within any of the dates that your visa is valid. Please note that your e-visa will expire as approved on the e-visa.

Do I need to queue at the Visa on Arrival counter in Vietnam?

• You do not have to stand in line at the Visa on Arrival counters. Bring your printed e-Visa and passport directly to the immigration counter.