Vietnam visa FAQ 2026

An electronic visa issued online by Vietnam's Immigration Department. You receive it as a PDF and show it with your passport when you arrive — no embassy visit needed.

Citizens of every country and territory. Some passports go through extra checks and may take longer. See requirements by nationality.

Up to 90 days, counted from the entry date on your application — not from the day it's issued.

Single entry lets you enter once. Choose multiple entry if you'll leave for Cambodia, Laos or Thailand and come back within the 90 days.

Not if your passport is on the visa-exemption list and your trip fits the allowed days. Check the visa-free list.

A clear scan of your passport data page and a recent passport-style photo. Your passport must be valid at least 6 months from entry. Passport and photo rules.

Yes. Every traveller, including babies, needs their own passport and visa. Parents can apply on their behalf.

A wrong name, date or passport number can get you refused at the border. Message Joey Visa Vietnam on WhatsApp — they'll advise whether to correct or re-file.

Yes, at evisa.gov.vn, for just the government fee. An agency adds error checking, guaranteed delivery times and human support.

Officially 3–5 working days, but it can be longer around holidays like Tết. Urgent options deliver in 1–3 working days, 4 hours, or within 60 minutes.

Yes — with the 4-hour or 60-minute emergency service on working days. About the emergency visa · All urgent visa questions.

Yes. The weekend emergency service delivers on Saturday and Sunday by 18:00 Vietnam time.

Joey Visa Vietnam can expedite a pending application you already filed. Send your application code on WhatsApp.

The government fee is US$25 (single entry) or US$50 (multiple entry). Through Joey Visa Vietnam, totals start from US$45. See all prices.

If Vietnam Immigration rejects your application, you're refunded under Joey Visa Vietnam's policy — except the expedited service fee, which is non-refundable. See the terms and conditions for full details.

You get a full refund if it arrives more than 24 hours after the guaranteed time. This doesn't apply to standard processing.

By credit or debit card, secured with SSL encryption.

No. You can enter on any day between the start and end dates on your e-Visa. Just make sure you leave before it expires.

We recommend applying about 2–4 weeks before you fly, with Standard processing. Choose validity dates that cover your whole stay, starting on your arrival date.

Only if your whole stay fits inside the 90 days shown on the e-Visa. For a longer stay you need a new visa after you leave, or an extension.

Yes, if you will re-enter Vietnam within the same visa period. A 90-day multiple-entry e-Visa costs US$70 with Standard processing. Plan your side trips →

If the ship leaves Vietnam between stops, choose multiple entry. Check that your ports are on the list of e-Visa seaports, and ask your cruise line first: many arrange visas for their passengers.

No. One e-Visa covers your whole stay, including domestic flights. Phu Quoc’s 30 days visa-free only applies when you fly straight there from abroad.

Yes, if you change to a domestic flight, because you pass through immigration. If you stay airside for an international connection, you usually don’t, but check with your airline.

No. The application asks for one address in Vietnam, and your first hotel is enough. You don’t need to upload bookings.

No. The fee is paid when you apply. There is no stamping fee and no extra form: show your passport and e-Visa at immigration. Only the visa-on-arrival approval letter has a fee at the airport.

Yes, for meetings, conferences and site visits. Working in Vietnam needs a work permit and a different visa. Business trips explained →

Apply with the passport you will travel on, and show that same passport at check-in and immigration. The e-Visa is linked to the passport number.

An issued e-Visa cannot be edited. If your plans change, message the team with your e-Visa and new route, and they will tell you whether you need a new application.

A printout is safest, but showing the PDF on your phone with your passport is usually accepted.

Yes, at designated land border gates and seaports. Make sure the port on your e-Visa is the one you use. See entry points.

For most travellers the e-Visa: it's fully online and works at airports, land borders and seaports. Visa on Arrival needs an approval letter and a stamping fee at the airport. Compare e-Visa and visa on arrival.

Book Airport Fast Track from US$29 at Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang and other airports. See airport services.