Vietnam Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees, Processing Time & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most nationalities need a Vietnam eVisa to visit Vietnam for tourism or business. A 30-day single-entry eVisa costs $25 and a 90-day multiple-entry eVisa costs $50. Processing takes 3–7 working days. No interview and no biometrics are required. Apply online at the official government portal.
Vietnam visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $25 (~₹2,100) — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 3–7 working days
- Validity / stay
- 30 days per entry
- Visa types
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Do you need a visa for Vietnam?
Some nationalities can enter Vietnam visa-free for short stays of up to 15–30 days. Check the Vietnam visa-exemption list for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not on the visa-exemption list, you need a visa.
For verified entry rules by nationality, see:
Vietnam visa types
- 30-day single-entry eVisa
- Tourism, business — 30 days per entry
- 90-day multiple-entry eVisa
- Multiple entries — 90 days total within validity
- Visa on arrival (VOA)
- Emergency, when eVisa is delayed — 30 days
- Embassy visa
- Long-term stays, work visas — Varies
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Vietnam depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or eVisa portal responsible for your country of residence. For Indian passport holders, the standard option is a 30-day single-entry eVisa costing $25 (~₹2,100) or a 90-day multiple-entry eVisa costing $50 (~₹4,200), with processing taking 3–7 working days. No interview and no biometrics. For Filipino passport holders, the standard option is a 30-day single-entry eVisa costing $25 or a 90-day multiple-entry eVisa costing $50, with processing taking 3–7 working days.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Vietnam visa-free for short stays — typically 15–30 days — confirm whether your passport is included.
Visa-required nationalities need an eVisa, Visa on Arrival, or an embassy visa.
Documents required for a Vietnam visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Size: 4×6 cm (portrait orientation)Photo specifications · Size: 4×6 cm (portrait orientation)
- Background: whitePhoto specifications · Background: white
- Face: centered, looking straight at camera, mouth closedPhoto specifications · Face: centered, looking straight at camera, mouth closed
- No glasses (unless medically required)Photo specifications · No glasses (unless medically required)
- No headwear (except religious, with face visible)Photo specifications · No headwear (except religious, with face visible)
- File format: JPEG, file size under 2 MBPhoto specifications · File format: JPEG, file size under 2 MB
Vietnam visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $25 (~₹2,100) — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- $15 (60% of government fee) — shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- 30 days per entry
- Official processing
- 3–7 working days
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Vietnam visa-exemption list for your nationality. If you're exempt, you don't need this process.
Choose your visa type
The 30-day single-entry covers most leisure trips. The 90-day multiple-entry suits travelers combining Vietnam with Laos, Cambodia, or Thailand on one trip.
Prepare your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for a Vietnam eVisa above. You need a clear color scan of your passport bio page and a passport-size photograph.
Submit your application
online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. Create an account, upload documents, pay by card, and receive the eVisa by email.
Receive your eVisa
the eVisa arrives as a PDF by email. Print a copy and carry it with your passport. The visa is linked to your passport number electronically — the immigration officer will verify it on arrival.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Vietnam's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You apply online yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the eVisa portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Vietnam is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your eVisa or VOA documents.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Vietnam visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Passport validity under 6 months
your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your entry date.
Poor quality passport scan
blurry, dark, or cropped scans. Use a proper scanner.
Photo not meeting specifications
wrong size, wrong background color, or glasses worn. Follow the 4×6 cm white background spec exactly.
Incorrect entry port
you must enter through the port specified on your application. If you specified a land border but arrive at an airport, you may be denied entry.
Name mismatch
the name on the application must match your passport exactly — spelling, order, and spacing.
Frequently asked questions
Vietnam visa questions, answered.
More for your Vietnam trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.