Visa On Arrival – what it is all about

• 1.Who is eligible for Vietnam E-visa?

  Vietnam is currently launching a pilot e-Visa system for citizens from 80 countries.

• 2.How long does it take to obtain an E-visa Vietnam?

  An E-visa Vietnam is processed within 4-6 working days after the Vietnam Immigration Department receives the completed application and full E-visa fee. 

  In case you make the order for Vietnam E-visa, you can see many Urgent option for getting Vietnam E-visa. Expedited E-Visa Vietnam service has: 1 hour, 2 hours, 5 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days or Super Urgent Non working time, weekend, holidays.

• 3.How long is a Vietnam E-visa valid for?

  An E-visa is single entry and valid for amaximum of 30 days.

• 4.What is the minimum passport expiry date required to apply for an E-visa?

  According to Vietnam Law, the visa expiry date must be at least 30 days before the passport expiry date. Therefore, an E-visa expiry date must also be at least 30 days before the passport expiry date.

• 5.Where I can get an E-visa?

  You can apply directly on the website: evisavietnam.gov1.vn . We will send you E-visa with PDF file via your registered email.

• 6.How can I apply to stay in Vietnam for longer than my E-visa permits?

  After entering Vietnam by E-visa, you can request an agency/organization/individual in Vietnam to guarantee your stay and apply on your behalf for a new visa at the Vietnam Immigration Department in accordance with Section 1, Article 16 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam.

• 7.Can a Vietnamese citizen invite or guarantee my stay in Vietnam and apply for an E-visa on my behalf?

  Vietnamese citizens are not allowed to guarantee a foreigner’s stay in Vietnam with E-visa. Foreigners must apply for an e-Visa either by themselves or through a guaranteeing agency or organization in Vietnam. Evisavietnam.gov1.vn is also an organization which is approval for this service.

• 8.How does an inviting or guaranteeing agency or organization apply for an E-visa on my behalf?

  Inviting or guaranteeing agencies or organizations must follow these steps:
  Step 1: Apply for an account and electronic signature via Form 03 to sign in.
  Step 2: Provide the required information of the foreign applicant, sign the application with the registered electronic signature and pay the E-visa fee to complete the procedure.

• 9.As an airline representative, how can I search for the E-visa information of passengers flying to Vietnam?

  You can check passengers’ E-visa information by the following steps:
  Step 1: Apply for an account via Form 03.
  Step 2: Sign in with the account to check passengers’ E-visa information.

• 10.What photos are required for the application?

  Two photos of the applicant must be uploaded:
  - Portrait photo (4x6cm): Looking straight and without glasses, hat.
  - Passport data page: Full page including photo, personal information and ICAO lines (<<<< at the bottom).

• 11.What if my name is too long or includes special characters?

  Write your full name as it appears in the ICAO line (<<<< at the bottom) of your passport data page.

• 12.Is it necessary to complete all required information in the application?

  Yes. You must complete all required information to be eligible to receive an e-Visa.

• 13.How much is the E-visa fee?

  It's depending on your choice in "Vietnam E-visa Fee" with "Rush service". We have many options for you choose: Normal 4-6 days, Urgent 3 days, Urgent 2 days, Urgent 1 day, Urgent 5 hours, Urgent 1 hour, Super Urgent Non-working time, weekend, holidays.

• 14.How can I make a payment for my E-visa?

  Provide the required information and click “Pay” to complete the procedure.

• 15.If my e-Visa is refused or unused, will my payment be refunded?

  No. Payments for E-visa applicationsare non-refundable.

• 16.Which entry & exit checkpoints allow E-visa holders to enter and exit Vietnam?

  E-Visa holders can enter and exit Vietnam through any checkpoint in 33 international checkpoints.
  To check more information, visit Vietnam E-visa website.

• 17.If I use my e-Visa to enter/exit Vietnam, what do I have to do at the checkpoint?

  E-Visa holders must present the printed E-visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

• 18.Do I need to enter Vietnam on the exact date specified in my E-visa application?

  The validity period of your E-visa begins from the date specified in your approved E-visa document. You can enter Vietnam on any date within this validity period.

• 19.Can I enter Vietnam before or after the validity period specified in my e-Visa?

  No. You cannot enter Vietnam before or after the validity period specified in your E-visa.

• 20.What if I want to enter Vietnam before my e-Visa validity period?

  You must completea new Vietnam E-visa application. The previous E-visa application will be cancelled once the new E-visa is issued.

• 21.How does the "E-visa Vietnam" look like?

  CLICK HERE - Right click here to see a sample of E-visa Vietnam Official.

• 22.How can I receive my "E-Visa Vietnam"?

  E-Visa Vietnam in PDF file will be sent to your email, so please make sure that you have provided us with correct email address.

  Remember check email inbox and spam box too see the result.

  You also can check he order status online and wait for your Vietnam E-visa on this page: https://evisavietnam.gov1.vn/en/check-status.html

• 23.How long does it takes to get the E-visa Vietnam with evisavietnam.gov1.vn ?

  In normal case, Vietnam E-Visa will be processed within 4-5 working days (except Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays) on the website evisavietnam.gov1.vn. In urgent case, it can be processed within 1 hour, 2 hours, 5 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days depend your request for urgent case. We also can support for Super Urgent Non working time, weekend, holidays.

• 24.What is "E-Visa Vietnam document"?

  Vietnamese visa is a kind of travel documents granted by Vietnamese competent authorities, providing permission to travel to and enter Vietnam.

  An electronic visa (E-visa) is one of visa types issued to foreigners by Vietnamese Immigration Department via electronic system. Vietnam E-visa is valid for maximum of 30 days, single entry.

• 25.Is "Vietnam E-visa" get from evisavietnam.gov1.vn legitimate?

  Yes, it is. E-visa Vietnam get from evisavietnam.gov1.vn is officially issued by Vietnam Immigration Dept. via our service direct, secure, cheapest and fastest with Vietnam Immigration Dept and it has same validity with the visa you get from Vietnam Immigraton Dept. direct. And it is followed the Vietnam law.

  Read our customers' testimonials and real stories to see how visa on arrival saves their time and money.

• 26.Do we need upload passport and photo for Vietnam E-Visa application?

  Yes. You need upload portrait (photo of your face without wearing glasses, hat) and passport main page photo (include full page with photo, information, ICAO lines (which has <<<< at the bottom). 

  The form to upload portrait and passport will be appeared after you finish the payment for application order.

  You also can right click link below to see sample of 

  >>> PORTRAIT SAMPLE

  >>> PASSPORT SAMPLE