General:
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.
Outside Vietnam foreigners who want to enter Vietnam can personally apply for E-visa or through the inviting/guaranteeing agencies and organizations.
E-visa fee is paid via electronic payment gateway as prescribed by the Immigration Department. The fee will not be refunded if the application is refused.
List of countries that allowed E-visa issuing.
List of evisa port that allowed foreigners enter and exit Vietnam by E-visa.
Conditions for being granted e-visa:
- Outside Vietnam foreigners;
- Holding valid passport;
- Not falling into the cases of suspension from entry prescribed in Artical 21 of Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, residence in Vietnam.
To apply for an E-Visa for Vietnam you need:
A digital passport photo, in which you are strongly advised not to wear glasses, scarves, etc. Both ears must be shown. Review all the eVisa photo requirements here.
A digital scan of the passport photo page. It can be in color or black and white but the info should be readable.
A credit or debit card to pay for the visa fee.
Notes:
E-visa holders in Vietnam may be considered to get 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.
Foreigners who entry Vietnam must comply with Vietnamese law.
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