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All About Vietnam Visas

You need a Vietnam visa if you’re planning to travel there in the foreseeable future. There are 2 types of authorisation to visit the country, and which one you choose will depend on:

  1. How long you intend to visit the country as a tourist.
  2. Whether you plan to enter and exit multiple times.
  3. How fast you want your travel authorisation for Vietnam.
  4. Whether you’re prepared to do extra paperwork to stay longer as a visitor.

To explain, you can choose the Vietnam eVisa for Single-Entry visits of up to 30 days. Alternatively, you can apply for a Visa Approval Letter (available soon) to receive a Vietnam Visa on Arrival (VoA) when you get there. This could be appropriate if you’re intent on visiting the socialist republic for up to 90 days, or if you plan to enter and exit multiple times.

Vietnam launched its eVisa program in February 2017 to simplify the process of entering the country, compared to the older, more established Visa on Arrival method. It’s more convenient to apply for an Electronic Visa, but it’s only available for shorter, single visits. So which authorisation is right for you will depend on how long you want to stay in the land of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hanoi and Phu Quoc Island.

 

Differences Between Vietnam eVisa Vs Visa on Arrival

There are several differences between the eVisa and the Visa on Arrival. To begin with the Electronic Visa, it’s a Single-Entry pass valid for up to 30 days. This means that with this travel document, you can only enter the country once and stay for up to a month. To apply for this pass, you have to provide a scan of your passport’s personal bio page, and a separate scan of the photograph. When you apply for the eVisa, you receive your authorisation to enter electronically by email. So it’s a top choice for shorter visits to the Southeast Asian nation.

By comparison, for a Vietnam VoA you first apply for a Visa Approval Letter (available soon). Then you present this to the immigration officer when you arrive, who’ll grant you your authorisation. Also, you have to take 2 photos with you and pay a differing fee, depending whether you want a Single-Entry or Multiple-Entry pass. So there’s more bureaucracy with this type of travel document.

However, the advantage is that you can apply for a Multiple-Entry pass up to 90 days, rather than just 30 days with the Electronic Visa. So it’s ideal if you’re planning a longer stay to explore the country, from the tunnels of Cuchi, to the UNESCO World Heritage site Halong Bay, to historic Hue.

Please note that with both the eVisa and Visa on Arrival, you don’t have to enter Vietnam on the date that your travel pass becomes valid. Instead, you can enter any time you like between its initial and expiry dates. However, you must exit the Southeast Asian nation before your authorisation’s expiry date.

Vietnam Visa Application Process

The process to apply for your authorisation differs, depending on whether you want an eVisa or VoA. Please find the application processes for both types of document here.

How to Apply for a Vietnam eVisa

You need:

  • Some personal information to fill in Byevisa’s application form.
  • A passport with at least 6 months’ validity after your planned arrival date.
  • A scan of your passport’s personal bio page, and a separate scan of the passport photo.
  • A credit or debit card, to pay for your application with Byevisa.
  • A valid email, so that we can send you your approved authorisation.

Please note that, as a traveller, you’re required to keep a copy of your Electronic Visa with you at all times while you’re there. So it’s obligatory to print a copy of the document we send you. Of course, if you lose the sheet of paper, you can print it as many times as you need.

How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa on Arrival (available soon)

First, to apply for your Visa Approval Letter you need:

  • Some personal information, like your date of birth and passport expiry date.
  • A passport with at least 6 months’ validity after your arrival date.
  • A credit or debit card to pay for your application with Byevisa.
  • An email address, so that we can send you your Visa Approval Letter.

Then when you enter the country, you need the following to obtain your VoA:

  • A printed copy of your Visa Approval Letter, not a PDF version on your mobile.
  • 2 passport-sized photos (4cm x 6cm).
  • Your passport, with at least 6 months’ validity after your arrival date.
  • Money to pay the fee for a Single-Entry pass, or for a Multiple-Entry pass. You pay this to Vietnam’s airport immigration, in cash.

Visa Requirements and Eligibility

eVisa Requirements and Eligibility

If you’re applying for the Vietnam eVisa, you need to be a citizen of an eligible country.

Please see the list below:

Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China (only ordinary passport holders, not e-passport holders)
Colombia
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany

Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
North Macedonia
Norway
Palau

Panama
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Samoa
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Timor Leste
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Venezuela

Please note that if you’re a traveller with an eVisa, you can only enter the country at the following designated points:

International Airports

Cat Bi Int (Hai Phong)
Cam Ranh Int (Khanh Hoa)
Can Tho
Da Nang
Noi Bai (Ha Noi)
Phu Bai
Phu Quoc
Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City)

Landports

Bo Y
Cha Lo
Cau Treo
Huu Nghi
Ha Tien
Lao Bao
Lao Cai
La Lay
Moc Bai
Mong Cai
Nam Can
Na Meo
Song Tien
Tinh Bien
Tay Trang
Xa Mat

Seaports

Chan May
Da Nang
Duong Dong
Hon Gai
Hai Phong
Nha Trang
Quy Nhon
Ho Chi Minh City
Vung Tau

Visa on Arrival (available soon) Requirements and Eligibility

Alternatively, if you’re entering with a Visa on Arrival, you must be a citizen of one of 150 eligible countries.

The Vietnam VoA is only valid if you’re arriving by air. With this travel document, you’re permitted as a tourist to enter the country at the following international airports:

International Airports

Cam Ranh (Nha Trang)
Cat Bi (Hai Phong)
Danang (Da Nang)
Noi Bai (Hanoi)
Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City)

To enter Vietnam either with an eVisa or Visa on Arrival, you must be vaccinated against yellow fever if you’re a visitor from a country at risk of this illness. To see if you’re arriving from a country susceptible to this disease, please visit the World Health Organisation’s webpage.

If you’re entering as a member of a flight crew, you don’t need a pass, so long as your visit is related to your duties. If you’re visiting the socialist republic for personal motives, you need authorisation.

Vietnam eVisa Form and Documents

To apply for an Electronic Visa or Visa on Arrival with Byevisa, first you must select which travel document you require.

The eVisa is valid for Single-Entry trips up to 30 days, and costs USD 0.00. With Byevisa, we offer faster services, depending on how quickly you want your Vietnam travel visa.

  • Standard service for USD 0.00. You’ll receive your authorisation in 3 business days.
  • Rapid service (available soon).
  • Highly Rapid service (available soon).

By comparison, the Visa on Arrival (available soon) can be valid for Single or Multiple-Entry Trips, for 30 or 90 days depending on how long you’re visiting the Southeast Asian nation. When you arrive, you’ll pay for a Single-Entry pass or for a Multiple-Entry one, in cash.

 

The government fee for the Visa on Arrival Approval Letter varies, depending on the type you get. With Byevisa, we offer the following services to process your Visa Approval Letter (available soon):

  • Standard service: Single Entry, 30-day pass. You’ll receive your authorisation in 3 business days (available soon).
  • Rapid service: (available soon).
  • Highly Rapid service: (available soon).
  • Standard service: Single Entry, 90-day pass. You’ll receive your authorisation in 7 business days (available soon).

 

  • Standard service: Multiple Entry, 30-day pass. You’ll receive your authorisation in 3 business days (available soon).
  • Rapid service: (available soon).
  • Highly Rapid service: (available soon).
  • Standard service: Multiple Entry, 90-day pass. You’ll receive your authorisation in 7 business days (available soon).

Whichever travel documentation is appropriate for your trip, to apply with Byevisa you enter details such as the following:

  • Your email address, so we can send you your eVisa or Visa Approval Letter.
  • Your intended dates of arrival and departure.
  • Your first name, middle name if appropriate, and last name.
  • Your gender.
  • Your nationality as it appears on your passport.
  • Your date of birth.
  • The country where you were born.
  • The country where you reside.
  • Your passport number.
  • Your passport dates of issue and expiry.
  • The type of pass you require.
  • Your entry point in Vietnam, whether by air, land or sea.

Lastly, you pay for your application. To do this, enter the following details:

  • Your name as it appears on your debit or credit card.
  • Your debit or credit card number.
  • Your debit or credit card’s expiry month and year.
  • The 3-digit CVC security code on the back of your card.

Alternatively, you can pay by PayPal.

Vietnam Visa Status Check

To check the status of your Electronic Visa or VoA is easy with Byevisa. Simply select the correct option at the top of this page. You are able to find out if the authorisation you’ve applied for has been:

  • Approved.
  • Rejected.
  • When it becomes or became valid.
  • When it expires.

Your travel document is sent to your email inbox when it’s ready.

How Much Is a Visa for Vietnam?

The cost depends on: (1) which pass you want, (2) how long you’re staying, (3) whether you’re taking a Single or Multiple-Entry trip, (4) how fast you want your authorisation. Please find an explanation of these options and their prices below:

eVisa Cost and Processing Fee

The Electronic Visa costs USD 0.00, in addition to Byevisa’s processing fees:

  • Standard service for USD 0.00. You’ll receive your authorisation in 3 business days.
  • Rapid service (available soon).
  • Highly Rapid service (available soon).

Visa on Arrival Cost and Processing Fee (Available Soon)

The Single-Entry VoA cost varies, depending on the type. You must also pay a sum for Single Entry or for Multiple Entries to Vietnam’s immigration authorities when you arrive. In addition, Byevisa’s fees to process your Visa Approval Letter are:

  • (Available soon) for Single-Entry, 30-day visa, in 3 business days.
  • (Available soon) for Single-Entry, 30-day visa, in 1 business day.
  • (Available soon) for Single-Entry, 30-day visa, in 8 hours.
  • (Available soon) for Single-Entry, 90-day visa, in 7 business days.
  • (Available soon) for Multiple-Entry, 30-day visa, in 3 business days.
  • (Available soon) for Multiple-Entry, 30-day visa, in 1 business day.
  • (Available soon) for Multiple-Entry, 30-day visa, in 8 hours.
  • (Available soon) for Multiple-Entry, 90-day visa, in 7 business days.

More Vietnam eVisa Questions and Information

Please find below more helpful questions and answers about applying for the pass, in addition to the information we’ve provided above.

It takes from 8 hours to 7 business days, depending on which Byevisa service you select. If you’re in a hurry to receive your Electronic Visa or Visa on Arrival, our faster services will suit you better (available soon).
Among other things, the official site is for seeing which countries are eligible for the eVisa, and where you can enter the country with this authorisation. However, you can also find this information in a clear, accessible format on this page by scrolling up.
It lasts for up to 30 days, and is a Single-Entry authorisation. If you wish to visit Vietnam for longer or enter and exit the country multiple times, consider applying for a Visa on Arrival (available soon).
No, you can’t get it free of charge. It costs 25.00 USD, and you also pay Byevisa’s processing fee, depending on how fast you want your travel document. This saves you the time and work of applying yourself, or visiting your nearest Vietnamese embassy.
If your travel document is denied, contact us at Byevisa. We’ll tell you why your authorisation was denied, and what you need to correct to apply for a new one. If you apply again for a travel pass, you’ll have to pay the corresponding fees once more too.
If you hold dual citizenship, be sure to apply for your authorisation with the passport you plan to enter with. Also, make sure that you’re eligible for the Electronic Visa or VoA with the nationality you apply with too.
Yes, your children need their own travel passes to enter Vietnam, whether you’re applying for an eVisa or Visa on Arrival. This is the case whether they have their own passport or are included on your passport as the adult.
Simply select this type of visa from among Byevisa’s options. Please note that this type of pass is only available for the Visa on Arrival authorisation. First, you apply for your Visa Approval Letter so you can get your Multiple-Entry VoA when you arrive in Vietnam as a visitor (available soon).
Yes, you must print your authorisation. This is because you need to carry a copy of your travel document with you at all times while you’re in Vietnam. So even though it’s called an Electronic Visa, carry a paper copy.
No, you can’t get a last-minute eVisa. With Byevisa’s Standard service, you receive your Electronic Visa as fast as 3 business days. So if you’re visiting Vietnam, be sure to apply for your authorisation at least a few days in advance.
If your 30-day eVisa expires and you wish to stay longer in Vietnam, you can apply for a renewal. To do this, you must be sponsored or invited by an individual, organisation or authority in Vietnam. This must be in accordance with Vietnam’s law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through and residence in Vietnam, law No. 47/2014/QH13.
You’re only eligible to travel to Vietnam if your passport has more than 6 months’ validity remaining from the date you plan to enter. So if your passport is due to expire and you’re planning a trip to the Southeast Asian nation, be sure to renew it.
Please find below an example of this travel authorisation:
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