Who needs an E-visa for Vietnam

An electronic visa (E-visa) is a type of visa issued to foreigners by the Vietnamese Immigration Department via an electronic system. A Vietnam E-visa is a single- or multiple-entry visa which allows the bearer to stay within Vietnam for a maximum of 90 consecutive days.

Why e-visa?
  • No need to visit embassy or consulate
  • Travelers with E-visas to Vietnam may enter Vietnam via one of 81 international checkpoints
  • The whole procedure is online – once your application has been approved, all you have to do is print your E-visa and show it at the airport. That’s all!


Eligible countries

Currently, nationals of all countries in the world are eligible for Vietnam e-Visa. No matter your nationality, you may apply for one of the following visa types:


  • a single-entry visa for 90 days
  • a multiple-entry visa for 90 days

  • Apply online for Vietnam E-visa


    E-Visa holders can enter and exit Vietnam through any one of these 81 international checkpoints:

    International airports:
    • Cam Ranh International Airport (Khanh Hoa)
    • Can Tho International Airport
    • Cat Bi International Airport (Hai Phong)
    • Chu Lai International Airport
    • Da Nang International Airport
    • Dong Hoi International Airport (Quang Binh)
    • Lien Khuong International Airport
    • Noi Bai International Airport (Ha Noi)
    • Phu Bai International Airport
    • Phu Cat International Airport
    • Phu Quoc International Airport
    • Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
    • Tho Xuan Airport
    • Van Don International Airport (Quang Ninh)
    • Vinh International Airport


    Border crossings:
    • Binh Hiep
    • Bo Y
    • Cau Treo
    • Cha Lo
    • Dinh Ba
    • Dong Dang
    • Ha Tien
    • Huu Nghi
    • Lao Bao
    • Lao Cai
    • Lao Cai (Railway)
    • La Lay
    • Le Thanh
    • Long Sap
    • Moc Bai
    • Mong Cai
    • Na Meo
    • Nam Can
    • Nam Giang
    • Vinh Xuong (Song Tien)
    • Tan Nam
    • Tay Trang
    • Thanh Thuy
    • Thuong Phuoc
    • Tinh Bien
    • Tra Linh
    • Xa Mat


    Seaports:
    • An Thoi
    • Ben Luc
    • Ben Thuy
    • Ca Na
    • Cam Pha
    • Chan May
    • Cua Viet
    • Da Nang
    • Diem Dien
    • Dong Thap
    • Duong Dong
    • Dung Quat
    • Gianh
    • Giao Long
    • Hai Phong
    • Hai Thinh
    • Ho Chi Minh City
    • Hon Chong
    • Hon Gai
    • Hon La
    • Ky Ha
    • Lien Huong
    • My Thoi
    • Nam Can
    • Nghi Son
    • Nha Trang
    • Ninh Chu
    • Ninh Phuc
    • Phu Quy
    • Quy Nhon
    • Sa Ky
    • Soai Riep
    • Son Duong
    • Thuan An
    • Truong Long Hoa
    • Van Gia
    • Vung Ang
    • Vung Ro
    • Vung Tau


    According to Vietnamese law, your E-visa expiry date must be at least 30 days before the expiry date on your passport. E-visa holders must present their printed E-visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

    E-visa requirements

    Two documents must be included in the application form:
    • Portrait photo: The photo should capture full face, front view, with eyes open.
    • Passport bio-data page: Full biometric passport page, including photo and personal information.

    Holders of valid passports issued by the countries listed below do not require visas for Vietnam:

    Chile – Travelers may stay up to 90 days without a visa
    Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand – travelers may stay up to 30 days without a visa
    Philippines – Travelers may stay up to 21 days without a visa (travelers who intend to stay for more than 21 days must apply for an E-visa)
    Brunei, Myanmar – Travelers may stay up to 14 days without a visa (travelers who intend to stay for more than 14 days must apply for an E-visa)
    Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom – Travelers may stay up to 45 days without a visa. All of them must carry a printout of an onward ticket. In all other cases, an E-visa is required.

    Apply online for an E-visa to Vietnam