Vietnam E-visas
E-visa comparing to Visa on arrival (VOA)
List of nationalities applicable for E-visas
List of border gates that allow E-visas
On 22 November 2016, Vietnam National Assembly passed a resolution on the implementation of pilot E-visas for foreigners entering Vietnam, with 92.47% MPs’ agreement.
Resolution on pilot E-visas is implementing within 2 years as from 1st February 2017. Then, the Government report to Congress the results of implementation of this Resolution at the end of 2018 session.
The resolution regulated that E-visas is granted through electronic systems, valid for single entry, in a period of 30 days.
E-visas are applicable to citizens of eligible countries that have established diplomatic relations with Vietnam; Consistent with the economic development policies - social and foreign policy of Vietnam in each period; Without prejudice to national defense, security and order, social security of Vietnam.
On 25 January 2017, Vietnam Government has issued Decree No. 07/2017/ND-CP stipulating the order, procedures of E-visas issued for foreigners to Vietnam.
The Government also decided the list of countries applicable for pilot E-visas; list of the border gates that allow foreigners to enter and exit with E-visas.
In cases foreigners applying for conventional visas (not E-visa) they have to comply with the provisions of the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam and concerned international treaties that Vietnam is a member.
Criteria | E-visa | Visa on arrival |
Sector: |
Public services |
Business services |
Visa validity: |
Maximum 30 days |
Up to 3 months or 1 year (For American travelers) |
Entry: |
Single entry only |
Single entry and Multiple entries available |
Payment: |
Full payment in advance |
Only service fee paid in advance |
Cancellation: |
No refund under any circumstance |
Service fee refundable |
Objects: |
Applicable for 40 nationalities |
Applicable for most of the nationalities |
Valid entries: |
Applicable for many border gates |
Applicable at airports and some land borders |
Cost: |
Low service fee |
High service fee |
Processing time: |
5 working days, no urgent service |
2 working days and urgent service available |
Payment modes: |
Credit card payment |
Various means of payment methods |
Application: |
Online application |
Online application and various ways of sending information |
List of nationalities applicable for E-visas
- Argentina
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Armenia
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Azerbaijan
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Bulgaria
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Belarus
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Brunei
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Chile
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China (Not apply to Chinese e-passport holders)
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Colombia
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Cuba
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Czech Republic
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Germany
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Denmark
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Spain
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Finland
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France
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Greece
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Hungary
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Ireland
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Italy
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Japan
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Kazakhstan
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Korea (South)
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Luxembourg
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Myanmar
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Mongolia
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Norway
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Panama
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Peru
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Philippines
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Poland
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Romania
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Russia
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Slovakia
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Sweden
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Timor Leste
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Uruguay
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United States of America
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Venezuela
From 29 November 2017 below nationalities were added to the list:
- Australia
- Canada
- India
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- United Arab Emirates
List of border gates that allow E-visas
International airports:
1- Noi Bai airport (Hanoi)
2- Tan Son Nhat airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
3- Cam Ranh airport (Nha Trang)
4- Da Nang airport (Da Nang)
5- Cat Bi airport (Hai Phong)
6- Can Tho airport (Can Tho)
7- Phu Quoc airport (Phu Quoc)
8- Phu Bai airport (Hue)
Land border gates:
1- Mong Cai border gate (Quang Ninh)
2- Huu Nghi border gate (Lang Son)
3- Lao Cai border gate (Lao Cai)
4- Nam Can border gate (Nghe An)
5- Cau Treo border gate (Ha Tinh)
6- Cha Lo border gate (Quang Binh)
7- Lao Bao border gate (Quang Tri)
8- Bo Y border gate (Kon Tum)
9- Moc Bai border gate (Tay Ninh)
10- Xa Mat border gate (Tay Ninh)
11- Tinh Bien border gate (An Giang)
12- Song Tien border gate (An Giang)
13- Ha Tien border gate (Kien Giang)
Sea ports:
1- Hon Gai sea port (Quang Ninh)
2- Hai Phong sea port (Hai Phong)
3- Nha Trang sea port (Khanh Hoa)
4- Da Nang sea port (Da Nang)
5- Quy Nhon sea port (Binh Dinh)
6- Vung Tau sea port (Ba Ria - Vung Tau)
7- Ho Chi Minh sea port (Ho Chi Minh city)
E-visa comparing to Visa on arrival (VOA)
List of nationalities applicable for E-visas