This article was compiled by Go365 from publicly available sources, updated on 15/10/2026, and is for reference only. Visa rules are issued by Vietnam's immigration authorities and may change. For official information, please see the evisa.gov.vn portal or a Vietnamese embassy or consulate. Go365 is a travel service provider; we do not issue visas or handle visa procedures.
What is an e-visa?
An electronic visa (e-visa) is a visa issued online by Vietnam's immigration authorities. Applicants fill in the form, upload photos, pay the fee online and receive the result online, without visiting an embassy or consulate.
Quick summary
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Citizens of all countries and territories |
| Validity | Up to 90 days |
| Entries | Single or multiple |
| Fee | USD 25 (single entry), USD 50 (multiple entry), paid online |
| Processing time | Usually about 3 working days; may take longer in peak seasons and holidays |
| Where to apply | Official portal evisa.gov.vn |
What to prepare
- A passport valid for at least 6 months.
- A front-facing portrait photo (clear face, no glasses) and a photo of your passport data page.
- Your planned entry date, port of entry and port of exit.
- Your planned address in Vietnam (hotel, a friend's home, etc.).
- An international payment card for the fee.
How to apply
- Go to evisa.gov.vn and choose the e-visa application for foreigners.
- Enter your personal and trip details; upload your portrait photo and passport data page.
- Check all information, pay the fee online and save your application code.
- Look up the result with your application code. Once approved, download the e-visa and print it or keep it on your phone to show on arrival.
Points to note
- Domain: Vietnam's official portal uses the domain evisa.gov.vn. There are also service websites that submit applications on your behalf and charge an additional service fee; you can apply yourself on the official portal.
- Match your passport: full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number should be entered exactly as in your passport. According to published information, an application cannot be edited after payment and the fee is non-refundable.
- Ports of entry: the e-visa is used to enter and exit through the ports listed on evisa.gov.vn (airports, land border gates, seaports). Check the list before applying.
- Timing: apply at least 1 week before departure to allow time for any corrections.
- One application per person: each member of your group, including children, submits a separate application with their own passport.
- Length of stay: your stay is limited to the period shown on the e-visa. Staying longer requires the procedures set out in the regulations.
Visa exemptions
Citizens of some countries are exempt from a visa when entering Vietnam, under Vietnam's unilateral policy or bilateral agreements, with different lengths of stay depending on nationality. The list and durations may change over time, so please check for your nationality before travelling.
There are also some local or programme-specific arrangements, for example:
- Phu Quoc: a separate visa exemption for foreigners entering to visit Phu Quoc, with conditions on the port of entry and travel area.
- Chinese tour groups to Khanh Hoa: under Resolution 325/NQ-CP dated 12/10/2026, a pilot visa exemption applies to Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports (excluding Hong Kong and Macao passports) travelling in groups of 2 or more on a package tour organised by an international travel company selected by the authorities; flying directly from mainland China to Cam Ranh International Airport, entering and exiting through the same airport, travelling only within Khanh Hoa province, for up to 30 days. The programme runs until 31/12/2027. Independent travellers and those outside this scheme need a visa or e-visa as usual.
Island tours
Some islands, especially those in maritime border areas, have specific rules for foreigners; for some nationalities, access may be restricted. When booking an island tour or ferry ticket, foreign travellers are kindly asked to tell us the nationality of each person in the group so Go365 can check before confirming.
How Go365 can help
Go365 provides tours, airport transfers, intercity transport and ferry tickets. Go365 does not issue visas, does not handle visa procedures on travellers' behalf and currently does not operate visa-exempt group programmes under Resolution 325/NQ-CP. Travellers with a valid visa or e-visa can book services and join shared or group tours like any other traveller.
For help with your itinerary, you can contact Go365 via the hotline, Zalo, WhatsApp or email shown at the bottom of the page.