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EV — Electronic Visa (E-visa)
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EV — Electronic Visa (E-visa)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 days

Estimated Cost

USD $25–$50

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Online visa for citizens of 157+ countries for tourism and business, valid up to 90 days with single or multiple entry options.

Vietnam's Electronic Visa, launched February 2017, digitized entry authorizations to replace cumbersome embassy and visa-on-arrival processes. The program expanded in August 2023 to include 90-day validity with single or multiple entry options. This shift modernized immigration procedures while supporting Vietnam's tourism and business engagement goals.

The application is submitted entirely online via the official e-visa portal with an application fee of USD 25. No embassy visits or visa-on-arrival queues required. Processing times vary by applicant circumstances. The e-visa cannot be converted to work permits or residency—those pursuing longer stays must apply separately.

This visa is ideal for international travelers, business professionals, and tourists from 157+ qualifying countries seeking short-term visits for leisure, family connections, or preliminary business activities.

Cost Breakdown

Application fee (single entry)USD $25
Application fee (multiple entry)USD $50
TotalUSD $25–$50

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 months

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

ĐT1 — Investor Visa ĐT1 (Major Investor)
Vietnam flagVietnam

ĐT1 — Investor Visa ĐT1 (Major Investor)

Validity5 years
Processing5 days
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ĐT2 — Investor Visa ĐT2 (Mid-Level Investor)
Vietnam flagVietnam

ĐT2 — Investor Visa ĐT2 (Mid-Level Investor)

ValidityVaries (Can register for 10-year temporary residence card)
Processing5 days
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ĐT3 — Investor Visa ĐT3 (Small Investor)
Vietnam flagVietnam

ĐT3 — Investor Visa ĐT3 (Small Investor)

ValidityVaries (Can register for 10-year temporary residence card)
ProcessingVaries
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ĐT4 — Investor Visa ĐT4 (Micro Investor)
Vietnam flagVietnam

ĐT4 — Investor Visa ĐT4 (Micro Investor)

ValidityVaries (Can register for 10-year temporary residence card)
ProcessingVaries
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LĐ1 — Work Visa LĐ1 (Work Permit Exempt)
Vietnam flagVietnam

LĐ1 — Work Visa LĐ1 (Work Permit Exempt)

Validity2 years
Processing1 week
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LD2 — Work Visa LĐ2 (Work Permit Required)
Vietnam flagVietnam

LD2 — Work Visa LĐ2 (Work Permit Required)

ValidityVaries (Duration equals work permit validity, can be extended)
Processing1 week
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TT — Temporary Residence Card - Dependent (TRC-TT)
Vietnam flagVietnam

TT — Temporary Residence Card - Dependent (TRC-TT)

ValidityUp to 3 years
Processing5 days
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Citizenship of a country qualifying for Vietnam e-visa (all countries/territories currently qualifying).

Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Must not be prohibited from entry under Article 21 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence.

Must be outside of Vietnam at the time of application.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Passport photo

Credit or debit card

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Quick processing at just 3 working days for online approval
  • Fully online application with no embassy visit required
  • Affordable at USD 25 for single entry or USD 50 for multiple entries
  • Supports both single and multiple entries up to 90 days maximum stay
  • Open to 157+ qualifying countries with no complex sponsorship needed
  • No job offer, education, or experience requirements to qualify
  • Accepted at 33+ international entry points across Vietnam

Worth Knowing

  • Non-refundable fee applies even if application is rejected
  • Data entry errors can result in denial of entry at the border
  • Multiple entry option costs double (USD 50) compared to single entry (USD 25)
  • Cannot be amended after issuance; corrections require a new application
  • Strictly for short-term tourism or business only; cannot work or establish residency
  • Must apply and be outside Vietnam; cannot extend or convert while in-country

Application Process

1

Access the official government portal: https://evisa.gov.vn.

2

Upload a digital portrait photo (4x6cm, white background, no glasses).

3

Upload a clear scan of the passport bio page.

4

Fill in all required personal and travel information.

5

Pay the non-refundable processing fee (USD 25) via credit/debit card.

6

Wait 3-5 working days for processing.

7

Check status online using the registration code and download/print the e-visa if approved.

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Electronic Visa Application—

Verified Claims (7)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026
Fee Breakdown
Application fee (single entry): 25 USD; Application fee (multiple entry): 50 USD
evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
Fees
USD 25 (single entry); USD 50 (multiple entry)
evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
Application Portal
https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu
evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
Max Stay
90 days (single or multiple entry)
evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
Max Stay Estimate
type: days, initialDays: 90, notes: Maximum 90 days per grant, single or multiple entry
evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
Processing Estimates
{"minDays":3,"maxDays":3}
evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
Processing Time
3 working days
evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
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