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

Not specified

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 grant

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