E-Visa · Vietnam
Vietnam E-Visa
The e-visa is the simplest way into Vietnam for a short stay. It is now open to every nationality, valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and applied for entirely online. For work, investment, or a longer stay, a sponsored visa applies instead.
All nationalitiesUp to 90 daysFrom USD 2583 entry points
Overview
What is the Vietnam e-visa?
The e-visa is an electronic visa issued by Vietnam’s Immigration Department through its online portal. You apply yourself, pay online, and receive the visa by email to print and show on arrival. There is no embassy visit and no queue for a stamp.
It is valid for up to 90 days from your entry date, as a single-entry visa for USD 25 or a multiple-entry visa for USD 50. Approval usually takes about three working days. Apply on the official portal, evisa.gov.vn, rather than through a reseller.
Eligibility
Which countries are eligible for the Vietnam e-visa?
Every country and territory. Since 2023, Vietnam has opened the e-visa to all nationalities, so there is no longer a restricted list to check against. If you hold a passport, you can apply.
The eligible-countries list no longer exists. Older guides still show 80-odd qualifying countries. That limit was removed, and as of 2026 the e-visa is open to every nationality, so any list of eligible countries is out of date by definition.
Before you apply, check whether you need a visa at all. More than 30 nationalities can enter visa-free for 30 or 45 days, including most of Western Europe, the Nordic countries, Japan, South Korea, and several ASEAN neighbors, under exemptions that currently run to 2028. If your trip fits inside that window, you can skip the e-visa.
What you can do
What the Vietnam e-visa covers
It is issued for short visits and the activities that go with them.
Tourism and leisure
Business meetings and conferences
Visiting family in Vietnam
Short courses or training
Short-term, non-commercial volunteering
What it does not cover. The e-visa does not allow paid employment, running or setting up a company, a degree or other long-term study, or settling in Vietnam. Each of those runs on its own visa — the related section below points to the right route for each purpose.
How it works
How to apply for the Vietnam e-visa
The whole process is done online, before you travel.
1
Gather your details
A passport valid at least six months, a scan of its bio page, and a passport photo on a white background.
2
Complete the form
On evisa.gov.vn, enter your details, travel dates, purpose, and the port where you will enter the country.
3
Pay and submit
USD 25 for single entry, or USD 50 for multiple, by card. The fee is non-refundable, so check your details first.
4
Receive and print
Approval arrives by email in about three working days. Print it and carry it with your passport on arrival.
Common questions
Vietnam e-visa FAQs
The questions travelers and business visitors ask most about the e-visa.
Which countries are eligible for the Vietnam e-visa?
All of them. Since 2023, Vietnam has opened the e-visa to every nationality and territory, so there is no eligible-countries list to check. Any older list of 80-odd countries is out of date.
How long can I stay on the e-visa?
Up to 90 days from your entry date. You choose single or multiple entry when you apply; multiple entry lets you leave and return within the 90 days.
How much does the Vietnam e-visa cost?
USD 25 for a single-entry e-visa and USD 50 for multiple entry, paid online by card. The government fee is non-refundable, including if the application is declined.
How long does approval take?
About three working days, sometimes longer around holidays. Applying at least a week before travel leaves room for any delay.
Can I extend the Vietnam e-visa?
No. The e-visa is not extended from inside Vietnam. To stay longer you exit and apply for a new one from outside, or move to a visa that suits a longer stay.
Can an e-visa become a work or investor visa?
A business e-visa can be converted to a work or investor visa, or a residence card, if a company in Vietnam sponsors you, and the change is started inside the country before the e-visa expires. Otherwise you apply for the sponsored visa directly.
Can I work on a Vietnam e-visa?
No. The e-visa covers short visits, including business meetings, but not paid employment. To work for a Vietnamese company you need an LD work visa and a work permit.
Do I need a Vietnam e-visa at all?
Maybe not. More than 30 nationalities can enter visa-free for 30 or 45 days under exemptions running to 2028. If your stay fits that window, you can travel without an e-visa; if not, the e-visa covers up to 90 days.
Is an onward ticket or accommodation booking required?
Neither is part of the e-visa application itself. Either can be checked by airline staff or immigration officers on arrival, so traveling with them on hand is sensible even though the application does not ask for them.
What is the Vietnam digital arrival card?
From April 2026, arrivals at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat airport also complete a digital arrival card before landing, alongside the e-visa. It is a separate online form and does not replace the e-visa.
Beyond a short visit?
Talk to our Ho Chi Minh City team
The e-visa you can apply for yourself online. If your plans run to working, investing, or setting up in Vietnam, that needs a sponsored visa, and that is where we come in. Tell us what you are planning.