Vietnam E-visa is one of visa types issued to foreigners by Vietnamese Immigration Department visa electronic system. It is quite easy to obtain with some steps and people can do it personally at home. Just spend 15 minutes in front of your computer and you get the Vietnam E-visa application done. But before that, it is recommended to read the below article thoroughly to know step by step guide to get Vietnam E-visa.

1. All about Vietnam E-visa

– Vietnam E-visa is for single entry only and valid for 30 days, from the intended entry date indicated in the E-visa. It is not for those who want to stay longer or enter Vietnam more than once.

– E-visa holders can stay in Vietnam for a maximum of 30 consecutive days after the initial entry date.

– Once the first 30 days have passed, and renewal be needed it, e-Visa holders in Vietnam may be considered to grant new visa if being invited/guaranteed by authority/organization/individual in Vietnam in accordance with Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, residence in Vietnam.

– A separate E-visa application must be submitted for minors who have their own passport. In case children under 14 years old include on their parent’s passport Minors with their own passport must complete a full Vietnam E-visa application. Minors under 14 years old and explicitly listed on their parent’s passport will have to be included on their parents E-visa application.

2. Required documents to get Vietnam Electronic visa

Before obtaining Vietnam E-visa, you should prepare following required documents:

– A valid passport with at least 6 month of validity remaining
– A portrait photo (4x6cm, white background, straight looking without glasses) in .jpg, .jpeg, .gif format
– A soft copy of your full passport data page including photo, personal information and ICAO lines
– A valid international credit or debit card
– An email address for support purposes.

3. Conditions for being granted E-visa

– Outside Vietnam foreigners
– Holding valid passport, more than 6 months valid from intended arrival date
– Not falling into the cases of suspension from entry prescribed in Article 21 of Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, residence in Vietnam.

4. List of Countries that allowed Vietnam E-visa issuing

Vietnam E-visa is applicable for citizens from 80 countries. If you are in the below list, you can get E-visa.

5. Ports that allowed foreigners enter and exit Vietnam by E-visa

E-visa holders can enter and exit Vietnam through any checkpoint in 33 international checkpoints as below:

I. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS

1. Noi Bai International Airport (Ha Noi);

2. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh);

3. Cam Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa);

4. Da Nang International Airport (Da Nang);

5. Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong);

6. Can Tho International Airport (Can Tho);

7. Phu Quoc International Airport (Kien Giang);

8. Phu Bai International Airport (Hue).

II. LANDPORTS

1. Mong Cai Landport (Quang Ninh province);

2. Huu Nghi Landport (Lang Son province);

3. Lao Cai Landport  (Lao Cai province);

4. Nam Can Landport (Nghe An province);

5. Cau Treo Landport (Ha Tinh province);

6. Cha Lo Landport (Quang Binh province);

7. Lao Bao Landport (Quang Tri province);

8. Bo Y Landport (Kon Tum province);

9. Moc Bai Landport (Tay Ninh province);

10. Xa Mat Landport (Tay Ninh province);

11. Tinh Bien Landport (An Giang province);

12. Song Tien Landport (An Giang province);

13. Ha Tien Landport (Kien Giang province).

14. La Lay Landport (Quang Tri province)

15. Na Meo Landport (Thanh Hoa province)

16. Tay Trang Landport (Dien Bien province)

III. SEAWAY BORDER GATES

1. Hon Gai Seaport (Quang Ninh province);

2. Hai Phong Seaport (Hai Phong city);

3. Nha Trang Seaport (Khanh Hoa province);

4. Da Nang Port Seaport (Da Nang city);

5. Quy Nhon Seaport (Binh Dinh province);

6. Vung Tau Seaport (Ba Ria-Vung Tau province);

7. Ho Chi Minh City Seaport Gate (Ho Chi Minh City);

8. Chan May Seaport (Hue province);

9. Duong Dong Seaport (Kien Giang province).

6. Step by step guide to get Vietnam E-visa

It is quite easy to get Vietnam E-visa via electronic system as long as you are eligible to obtain Vietnam E-visa based on mentioned conditions.

It is quite easy to get Vietnam E-visa via electronic system as long as you are eligible to obtain Vietnam E-visa based on mentioned conditions.

Step 1: Fill your e-visa information

• Access to the website :http://evisavietnam.gov1.vn and click to the tab “APPLY VIETNAM E-VISA“
• Number of Application: from 1 to 10 depend on how many persons you want to get evisa
• Type of visa: There is just available for E-visa for 30 days single entry. You can entry and exit Vietnam once within 30 days.
• Processing time: You can choose the time for e-visa processing as 4-5 working days, urgent service: 3 working days, 2 working days, 1 working days or 1/2 working day (4 hours) or 2 hours processing.
• Click on Next step button to go to next page of application (VISA DETAILS)
• On the new page, fill to the form with personal information request: Name, DOB, Nationality, Passport number, Email
• Date of arrival: This is intended entry date, your e-visa will be valid from this date.
• Intended entry gate: This is entry check-points such as airports, land ports and seaports you will enter Vietnam.
• Purpose of visit: You can choose any purpose to entry Vietnam such as: Tourism, Business, Working, Studying…
• Intended exit gate: This is entry check-points such as airports, land ports and seaports you will exit Vietnam.
• Intended temporary residential address in Viet Nam (*): This is residential address where you will stay during the time in Vietnam

Step 2: Confirmation and Payment

• After fill information to form and click on Next step, a new page appears and you can choose the option for payment. That is the way you will pay for visa service at final step, you can choose: 1 – Payment by Credit Card (via Onepay gate) or 2- Payment by Credit Card (via Paypal) or other way: by Bank or Western Union
• Click on Next step button to go to next page of application (CONFIRMATION), check the information again and click the Proceed to Payment button, you will go to secure payment gateway to pay.
• In this step our website will send you a confirmed email with your e-visa information. You can also check your “CHECK E-VISA STATUS” here: http://evisavietnam.gov1.vn/en/check-status.html
• This e-visa fee is not refunded if your application is refused or your visa letter contains any wrong details since you provide incorrect details in the application form.

Step 3: Upload portrait and passport

Upload your personal photo and passport.

• Portrait photo (4x6cm): Looking straight and without glasses.
• Passport data page: Full page including photo, personal information and ICAO lines.

Step 4: Receive your Vietnam E-visa 

•  After your payment is completed, we process your e-visa with “Processing time” that you chose.
• We will send you e-visa through your registered email with PDF attached file.