Vietnam E-visas

How to get 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.

 

E-visas Pros and Cons

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
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bulgaria
- Belarus
- Brunei
- Chile
- China (Not apply to Chinese e-passport holders)
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Czech Republic
- Germany
- Denmark
- Spain
- Finland
- France
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea (South)
- Luxembourg
- Myanmar
- Mongolia
- Norway
- Panama
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Romania
- Russia
- Slovakia
- Sweden
- Timor Leste
- Uruguay
- United States of America
- 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)

 

How to get Vietnam E-visas

E-visa comparing to Visa on arrival (VOA)

List of nationalities applicable for E-visas